Cleaning Industry news

• Key leadership appointment within Bidvest Noonan’s Risk & Intelligence function

  02-04-2024 13:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bidvest Noonan has appointed Ian Martin to lead its Risk & Intelligence function.
  Joining the business as Director of Risk and Intelligence, Martin will develop and deploy innovative and progressive solutions to help customers stay ahead of threats. Focusing on leveraging data-driven approaches and advanced technology to improve the services the business delivers, his role will involve identifying risks, devising strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities, and developing insights across the thre
  
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• Reverse vending

  02-04-2024 12:49 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The introduction of a recycling vending machine can contribute to fostering a greener, more sustainable corporate environment. Emilia Jacobs, innovation lead at Connect Vending explains
  Corporate sustainability goes beyond meeting regulatory requirements; it involves actively seeking ways to minimise environmental impact, reduce waste, and contribute to a circular economy.
  Integrating Reverse Vending Machines into the workplace aligns with this growing emphasis on corporate sustainability. Rever
  
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• Data-led decisions

  02-04-2024 12:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  FMJ in partnership with property operations platform Facilio brought together a group of FM thought leaders from both client and services-provider backgrounds to discuss whether taking a tech-centric approach can help organisations transition to data-led building operations and achieve their net zero goals faster PARTICIPANTS• Sara Bean, Editor, FMJ• Prabhu Ramachandran, Co-Founder and CEO, Facilio• Ryan Yates, Senior Account Executive, Facilio• Jo Bishop, Head of Estates Inf
  
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• Updated guidance calls for second staircases in all new high-rise residential buildings

  02-04-2024 11:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The government has updated its guidance calling for second staircases in all new tall residential buildings over 18 metres from 30 September 2026.
  The change in guidance adds to a package of recent fire safety measures and reforms including the Building Safety Act which ensure the safety of people in both new and existing tall buildings.
  Existing tall buildings are also being considered as part of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s recommendations. The Home Office is currently considering respo
  
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• IFM contract with London South Bank University Group

  02-04-2024 11:16 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Mitie has been awarded a contract with London South Bank University (LSBU) Group to deliver integrated facilities management services for five years, with the option to extend for a further two.
  
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• Julie Ennis joins CBRE

  02-04-2024 11:15 via fmj.co.uk
  
  CBRE has appointed Julie Ennis as Head of UK Occupier.
  In her new role, Ennis will be responsible for leading the real estate advisor’s occupier strategies to drive continued growth across all aspects of its occupier business in the UK, maintaining the firm’s market-leading position and expanding its occupier insights to its investor clients.
  Ennis joins the business with over 25 years of experience in the banking and property services industries. She spent more than 20 years at the
  
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• Edinburgh College takes leap towards net zero

  02-04-2024 10:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new heat decarbonisation project aims to propel Edinburgh College’s ambition to be at the “cutting edge of environmental sustainability” within the further education sector and to dramatically reduce its carbon emissions by 2030.
  With over 27,000 students, staff and specialist engineering equipment across the four campuses, the College has similar energy requirements to a small town, so needed a radical approach to accelerate its net zero journey.
  The College will be working
  
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• BCIA nominates Carers UK as its chosen charity for 2024

  02-04-2024 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has chosen Carers UK as its nominated charity for 2024. As a result, the organisation will be asking members to plan corporate activities throughout the year as part of an ongoing fundraising initiative.
  Two out of three people in the UK will become carers at some time in their lives. In fact, according to current statistics, around five million UK residents are carers, and every day another 6,000 people take on a caring responsibility. That equa
  
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• Foodbuy welcomes new commercial director of hospitality

  02-04-2024 10:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass Group UK & Ireland’s procurement division, Foodbuy, has appointed Carl Howells as its new Commercial Director.
  With an impressive track record and extensive experience in the field, Howells brings a fresh perspective and strategic vision to its team.
  In this pivotal role, he will oversee all aspects of Foodbuy’s hospitality operations, and will look to specifically grow this arm of the business. This involves building the client base by offering hotel clients unparalleled
  
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• Unlock the secrets to a better-performing building

  02-04-2024 09:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Discover how Zurich insite can help you reduce running costs, reveal hidden risks and work towards your carbon reduction targets today.
  Your business’ physical footprint can be a cornerstone of your continued success, but effectively managing locations can be fraught with unexpected challenges. From creeping energy wastage and hidden fire risks to tackling high carbon emissions — Facilities and Risk Managers often face a delicate balancing act.
  Zurich insite delivers a two-pronged ap
  
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• European Cleaning &Hygiene Awards - just weeks left to enter

  02-04-2024 01:00
  There's just a few weeks left for you to submit your entries to the 2024 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - the only pan-European awards for the professional cleaning sector. Nominations close on April 30.Michelle Marshall, editor of ECJ and founder of the awards said: "With just a few weeks left to submit your entry, it's time to share all your success stories from the past 12 months. Whether you've launched a new tech innovation or you are leading the way in diversity or training, we wan
  
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