Cleaning Industry news

• CH&CO’s Bill Toner recognised in King’s New Year Honours

  02-01-2025 13:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bill Toner, CEO of catering firm CH&CO, which is now part of Compass Group UK and Ireland has been awarded an MBE for services to the Hospitality Sector in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2025.
  Presented in recognition of his illustrious career and outstanding contribution to the industry, Toner embodies hospitality, from his dedication to pushing the boundaries of foodservice to give clients and customers exceptional food, drink and service experiences, to his unbounding
  
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• Spectrum lands new deal with Knight Frank

  02-01-2025 12:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Spectrum Service Solutions has secured a new contract with leading global property management consultancy, Knight Frank.
  The new contract is at Sutherland House in St Vincent Street, Glasgow. This multi-tenant office building has recently been transformed, with a significant overhaul of the building’s lifts, plant, and machinery, as well as an extensive refurbishment of the reception and common areas. Spectrum will provide cleaning, consumables, pest control, and sanitary services througho
  
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• Issues affecting the construction industry in 2025

  02-01-2025 11:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The construction industry is navigating a period of significant change, shaped by new government initiatives, regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and global challenges. These factors are creating both obstacles and opportunities for growth. Ian McKinnon, Managing Director, Veriforce CHAS, highlights seven critical issues that will define the sector in 2025 and outlines how industry players can adapt. Ambitious Government building plansThe UK government’s “Get Britain Build
  
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• The digital switchover

  02-01-2025 11:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The UK’s telecommunications landscape is undergoing its biggest change in decades, the digital switchover. Carla Sousa, Marketing Director at Chubb Fire and Security provides some practical advice for those who have yet to start the switchover process
  The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) has been a cornerstone of UK communications for generations, enabling businesses and households to make phone calls, receive emails, and browse the web. However, this analogue system is becoming ob
  
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• Over half of the UK public say businesses aren’t doing enough to meet net zero targets

  02-01-2025 10:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New research of more than 2,000 UK consumers has revealed that over half (56 per cent) believe that businesses need to step up their sustainability efforts to help achieve the country’s net zero targets.
  The research, conducted by Wattstor, a leader in the design and delivery of onsite renewable energy systems, also showed that a significant majority – 70 per cent – believe that businesses should face serious repercussions if they don’t take sustainability seriously.
  In f
  
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• BESA to lead heat network programme

  02-01-2025 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been appointed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) as the lead training provider for a scheme to improve the performance of the UK’s heat network industry.
  BESA has already started work on developing new training programmes to support the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) as part of an £183,000 contract that will run until November 2025.
  The training will underpin the sector’s new regu
  
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• Durable floor coating transforms FC United’s SMRE Bar

  02-01-2025 09:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The latest stage of the partnership between HMG Paints and FC United has been completed with the successful refurbishment of the St. Mary’s Road End (SMRE) Bar floor at Broadhurst Park. The bar, known for its unique display of club memorabilia and its vibrant community atmosphere, has been refreshed by staff and volunteers with a new grey finish using HMG’s Polyurethane Floor Paint.
  The project is the latest phase of the club’s commitment to creating a welcoming and versatile s
  
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• Godfrey Group doubles in size as it expands across the UK

  02-01-2025 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  A North Wales facilities specialist has doubled in size and extended its footprint across the UK. Godfrey Group has expanded rapidly during the last two years and now provides housekeeping services to holiday parks, holiday homes, resorts and hotels.
  
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