Cleaning Industry news

• Churchill Wins IWFM Impact Award for VR Training Programme

  20-10-2023 16:49 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Churchill has won the IWFM Impact Award for Technology for Project Oculus, its Virtual Reality (VR) training programme for cleaning operatives. The programme has been specifically designed for cleaning operatives on trains as rail is one of the key sectors in which Churchill operates.
  Project Oculus’ immersive VR technology won the award due to its non-traditional approach to training through technology. Rather than sitting in front of a computer or reading manuals, the VR software fully i
  
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• Encore’s facilities management leaders and site teams to benefit from IWFM membership

  20-10-2023 13:04 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Residential property management company Encore, which manages a variety of complex mixed-use developments, large private housing schemes and many types of buildings across the UK has announced its membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
  The move will see Encore’s facilities management leaders and site teams, including Head Concierges and Building Managers, provided with IWFM training, qualifications, and individual memberships.
  Encore considers the IWFM m
  
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• Supporting ‘Hidden Workers’ within FM

  20-10-2023 12:21 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A recent report from the Living Wage Foundation found 6.1 million workers experience low pay and insecure hours. The research echoes that of Working Well: Delivering Better Outcomes for Hidden Workers by L&G which found many FM related staff such as cleaners, maintenance and security staff are struggling to cope with low wages and unsociable hours. What more can the FM sector do to support these often-overlooked workers?
  ‘HIDDEN WORKERS’ PROJECT TEAM
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• The Clearway Group acquires vacant property security specialist

  20-10-2023 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  London-based commercial security services provider, The Clearway Group, has acquired vacant property security specialist, Secure Empty Property Limited (SEP).
  SEP was founded in 2012 by Chief Executive Officer, Simon Broadbent, and now has an established workforce and a management team with over 100 years’ experience in the vacant/void property industry.
  Employing over 350 people, Clearway has nationwide operations across the UK and France. The addition of SEP to Clearway further strengthe
  
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• BM focuses on team development and diversity in newly created role

  20-10-2023 10:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Workplace catering company, BM, has appointed Dorrianne Casey to a newly created role focused on learning and development as well as equality, diversity and inclusion.
  Casey has taken on the role having been with BM since 2019 in an operational support capacity. Her tasks will include overseeing BM’s training calendar, course creation and workshop delivery, developing BM’s learning management system further, and measuring progres
  
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• Impact Hub London Euston will offer under-served local communities affordable workspace

  20-10-2023 09:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Impact Hub London is in a “landmark” new deal with British Land to open a new innovative workspace in partnership with London’s Knowledge Quarter at British Land’s Regent’s Place Campus, Warren Street.
  A growing social enterprise supported by a global network, Impact Hub London Euston at Regent’s Place will offer under-served local communities affordable workspace and tailored business support, as well as arranging impactful engagement activities throughout Ca
  
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• Third-highest weekly figure for UK office occupancy since the start of the pandemic

  20-10-2023 09:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Research from Remit Consulting has revealed that average office occupancy levels reached 34.7 per cent last week, the third-highest weekly figure recorded since the start of the pandemic with an increase of 3.6 percentage points from the previous week.
  The national average was boosted by London’s West End market, with a weekly average occupancy rate of 61.9 per cent, outperforming the City and Docklands markets, which recorded 31.1 per cent and 40.6 per cent respectively.
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• Zentia unveils exciting new features to the Sonify range: Elevating design and acoustic solutions

  20-10-2023 09:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Zentia, a pioneering leader in ceiling systems, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of three new creative additions to Sonify. This innovative release introduces an array of cutting-edge features that redefine the possibilities of acoustic design, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
  Launched on 6th September, these three new additions to the Sonify range enables architects, designers, and space planners to craft truly immersive environments that prioritise both form an
  
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• Innovation and sustainability key themes of Hygienalia 2023

  20-10-2023 01:00
  Taking place in Madrid from November 7-9 is the Hygienalia Spanish professional cleaning exhibition.Two of the key themes of the show are innovation and sustainability - to be highlighted in two themed areas. The Green Line will be dedicated to environmental consciousness while the Red Line will focus on innovation.In both instances visitors will be able to follow a ‘route' that takes them to every stand in that section of the fair.Also new for this year is the Robot Line, which as its nam
  
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