Cleaning Industry news

• Force for good

  02-08-2024 12:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  At a time when the more disadvantaged in society are feeling the effects of years of austerity the most, Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal examines the opportunities the FM community has to make a real difference – for the benefit of allIn the UK, one in five people are currently living in relative poverty and, with a sharp rise in food insecurity and material deprivation, it’s fair to say that times are hard for a large proportion of our population.
  In the past few years, we have
  
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• Greater way to travel

  02-08-2024 11:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Kieran Mackie, Managing Director, Amulet Security explains how a new travel safety initiative is keeping the public safe on Greater Manchester buses
  In 2023, Greater Manchester was rapidly transforming public transport. With bus franchising and the establishment of the Bee Network imminent, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) wanted to demonstrate a strong zero-tolerance stance on crime and anti-social behaviour to ensure that passengers could be safe and feel safe which would help to encou
  
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• Dalkia UK in Royal Academy of Arts win

  02-08-2024 11:09 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Dalkia UK has secured a three-year deal at the Royal Academy of Arts (RA) for the delivery of electrical, mechanical and fabric services.
  Under the contract terms, Dalkia UK will manage four properties in Kensington, Mitcham and two in Piccadilly on behalf of the RA ensuring 24/7 support across the portfolio.Dalkia UK says it was chosen for its sector knowledge, expertise and experience, that will help the team focus on maintaining and improving the environmental conditions in the galleries and
  
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• New hard FM arrangements commence for MOD Reserves and Cadets sites

  02-08-2024 10:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New arrangements to provide hard FM services to MOD sites used by reserves and cadets came into effect as of yesterday (1 August 2024).
  The MOD’s existing Built Estate contracts, which provide hard FM services to defence sites across the UK, have been extended to an additional 1,622 sites supported by the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations (RFCA). Known as the Volunteer Estate (VE), the sites will receive key maintenance work, repairs, servicing and hard facilities manage
  
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• Atlas reports a significant rise in its ESG scores

  02-08-2024 09:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Since implementing its ESG strategy two years ago, Atlas has seen its environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores go up 85 per cent.
  The company has partnered with FuturePlus, and its ESG strategy and progress are assessed in line with the independent framework.
  Atlas’ strategy is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and divided into five areas of climate, environment, social, diversity and inclusion, and economic. Specific employee successes include donating n
  
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• Overhead Crane Specialist Asset Management

  02-08-2024 09:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  How does it work?
  An effective asset management agreement that deals specifically with overhead cranes has several facets that must be considered. As assigned duty holders alongside your end user, it is our responsibility to keep assets safe and productive. An overhead crane failure can result in significant losses due to downtime, and potentially very serious safety concerns. Spend trend analysis, results trend analysis, and finally compliance, all combine to produce a comprehensive asset mana
  
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• Half year audit results show CHSA members compliant with Accreditation Scheme specifications

  02-08-2024 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Independent Inspector responsible for auditing the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) members has found high levels of compliance across all the Association’s Accreditation Schemes.
  
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• Thanks for noticing us

  02-08-2024 01:00
  New campaign launched to encourage passengers to show respect for cleaning staff in the Copenhagen Metro. ECJ’s Lotte Printz reports from Denmark.At work in the capital recently, I was rather impressed with the cleaning procedures on the Metro. Only minutes after I had entered a carriage where someone had clearly had an accident with a coffee to go, a cleaning operative jumped on board and efficiently cleaned the place before getting off a few stations later.I admit I might be influenced b
  
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