Cleaning Industry news

• Amey extends Network Rail relationship

  10-06-2024 14:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Amey has secured two critical lots on the Eastern Routes Partnership Framework.
  Amey will deliver renewals and enhancements across Network Rail’s Eastern region and play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing signalling and telecoms equipment (Lot 2a) to ensure safe and efficient rail operations. Also critical to the framework is the maintenance and enhancement of overhead line equipment (Lot 3a), essential for electrification and efficient train services.
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• Mitie enrols first learners on the new Cleaning Hygiene Level 2 apprenticeship

  10-06-2024 13:41 via chtmag.com
  
  Facilities transformation company, Mitie has announced the enrolment of 20 learners for its new Cleaning Hygiene Operative Level 2 apprenticeship programme, helping to kick start their learning and development journey.
  The Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship offers specialised training and development opportunities for colleagues in the early stages of their careers in the commercial cleaning sector. This includes colleagues who are new to the industry and those who do not currently hold a
  
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• Window Cleaning Warehouse acquires Wintecs

  10-06-2024 13:27 via chtmag.com
  
  Window Cleaning Warehouse, a leading supplier in the window cleaning industry, has acquired Wintecs, the UK’s first online window cleaning supplies store. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for Window Cleaning Warehouse as it continues to expand its footprint across the UK.
  Founded in 1998, Wintecs has revolutionised the window cleaning supplies market by pioneering the first online store in the UK. With over two decades of experience, Wintecs has established a solid
  
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• Top UK cities to operate cleaning businesses

  10-06-2024 13:00 via chtmag.com
  
  With the cleaning industry receiving recognition for excellence in the prestigious Golden Service Awards just recently, a new study has revealed the best UK cities to start a cleaning business.
  The research comes from the experts at money.co.uk business insurance, who looked at which UK cities offer the best opportunity for cleaning business owners based on demand, competition and disposable income for a range of cleaning niches.
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• First cohort of learners enrol on Mitie’s Cleaning Hygiene Level 2 apprenticeship

  10-06-2024 12:05 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Twenty learners have enrolled on Mitie’s new Cleaning Hygiene Operative Level 2 apprenticeship programme.
  The Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship offers specialised training and development opportunities for colleagues in the early stages of their careers in the commercial cleaning sector. This includes colleagues who are new to the industry and those who do not currently hold any formal qualifications and would like to advance their professional development.
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• Unlocking the future of building security

  10-06-2024 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  FMJ looks at the reasons for the growing use of electronic key management systems across a range of sectors
  There has been a rise in popularity of electronic key management systems, in place of the traditional manual key and lock systems – and even magnetic locking systems – but how do they work?
  Electronic key management systems, also known as access control or digital locking systems, are advanced electronic door security solutions that eliminate the need for traditional keys to co
  
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• ELFT Estates and Facilities takes Team of the Year title

  10-06-2024 11:11 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The East London NHS Foundation Trust’s Estates, Facilities and Capital Development Team has been crowned Estates & Facilities Team of the Year at the annual Design in Mental Health (DIMH) Awards.
  The team, which is responsible for the management, maintenance and strategic development of land, buildings and facilities across east London and Bedfordshire, was commended for its commitment to collaboration with patients and clinical colleagues alike to address urgent estates and facilities
  
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• IWFM Skills Survey: Institute seeks sector-wide insight to manifest WFM’s potential

  10-06-2024 11:05 via cleaningmag.com
  
  As the standard setter for the workplace and facilities management (WFM) profession, the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is inviting all professionals working in the sector, from the frontline to the C-suite, to participate in its new 2024 Skills Survey.
  
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• CIWM sets out 10 ‘policy asks’ for next UK government

  10-06-2024 10:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ahead of the general election, the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has reviewed Defra’s ‘Resources and Waste Strategy for England’ to determine its ongoing relevance, and to identify any policy gaps where it fails to support the UK’s future requirements.
  The output of this process, which was undertaken by a working group of CIWM members, is a policy blueprint in the form of ten ‘policy asks’. These have been designed to accelerate the transit
  
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• Nurture Group acquires Gristwood & Toms

  10-06-2024 10:11 via fmj.co.uk
  
  National horticultural and green workplace service provider, Nurture Group has boosted its arboriculture service offering following its acquisition of Hertfordshire-based Gristwood &Toms.
  This strategic move marks the Group’s expansion into the arboriculture market, complementing its comprehensive portfolio of services, which includes grounds maintenance, landscape construction, winter gritting, interior & exterior plant displays, pest control and green solutions.
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• Records management company’s humorous marketing campaign aims to disrupt perceptions the industry is boring

  10-06-2024 09:44 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Restore Records Management is seeking to change perceptions the industry is boring with a marketing campaign that utilises humour and an alternative tone of voice to break with tradition.
  The sector has a reputation for being conservative in the way it talks to clients and prospects, but by putting people and imagery at the centre of their campaign, Restore Records Management aims to disrupt and challenge.
  The campaign was inspired by customer research which showed customers felt the company&rs
  
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• MHIAE systems help Rowan House achieve sustainability goals

  10-06-2024 09:28 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Energy-efficient heating, cooling, and hot water generation systems manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), part of the MHI Group, are helping Colchester City Council to achieve its sustainability goals.
  In line with its stated target of a net zero carbon footprint by 2030, the council secured £572,000 of funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme towards a major refurbishment of its Rowan House HQ.
  Pam Donnelly, Chief Executive of Colchester
  
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• Portugal's cleaning sector growth continues

  10-06-2024 01:00
  In this exclusive report for ECJ Fernando Sabino and Daniela Rocha at the Portuguesecontract cleaning association APFS tell us about the key trends and statistics. The cleaning sector in Portugal grew by 50 per cent between 2018 and 2022, and there are now 7805 businesses operating.
  Portugal is the host country for the 2024 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards gala dinner. It will take place in Lisbon on October 3.THE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING sector in Portugal has grown very significantly in rec
  
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