Cleaning Industry news

• RICS names new president for 2025

  03-01-2025 14:19 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Justin Sullivan FRICS, founder and CEO of Adair, which has provided expert construction consultancy services globally for over 30 years, has been named the 143rd President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He takes over the presidency reins from Tina Paillet.
  A key focus for Sullivan in 2025 will be addressing the sector skills shortage and encouraging the next generation into the profession. Sullivan is passionate about developing the next generation of surveyors and recog
  
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• Health and Safety Executive turns 50

  03-01-2025 12:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The national regulator for health and safety in Great Britain celebrated its 50th Anniversary on 1 January 2025.
  Created by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was officially launched on 1 January 1975, and for the last 50 years has played a central role in reducing workplace death and injury, helping Great Britain become one of the safest places in the world to work. In 1974, 651 employees were killed at work; HSE’s latest annual statisti
  
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• Veolia celebrates highest ever recycling rate for special events in 2024

  03-01-2025 11:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Resource management firm, Veolia, in partnership with Westminster City Council, has reported its highest ever recycling rate for special events.
  Veolia Westminster celebrated a fantastic end to the year with a 61 per cent recycling rate for special events in 2024, by using a fresh approach to large-scale clean ups which maximises recycling capture whilst swiftly returning streets to a high standard of cleanliness.
  A team of 150 Veolia workers swiftly collected cans, glass and other party leftove
  
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• Zero waste

  03-01-2025 10:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Amy Carter, Customer Marketing Manager, Washroom & Sustainability, Kimberly-Clark on the innovations which are driving the washroom towards zero waste
  Reducing waste and promoting sustainability is increasingly vital for organisations, particularly in high-use areas like washrooms. This means facilities managers, who are typically tasked with overseeing washrooms need to adopt sustainable practices that limit the environmental burden of waste ending up in landfills or incinerated.
  Waste from
  
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• Hospitality tech trends of 2024 and predictions for 2025

  03-01-2025 10:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Peter Moore, CEO and founder of hospitality technology specialist, Lolly, shares his thoughts on 2024’s key trends and innovations while looking at the opportunities and challenges that 2025 will bring.
  Reflecting on 2024
  In 2024, the hospitality sector took significant steps forward in leveraging big data for commercial gain. Historically, managing and interpreting data has been a challenge for the industry, but the rise of AI tools enabled businesses to make data-driven decisions with gr
  
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• Businesses urged to review PPE stock for the year ahead

  03-01-2025 09:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Buyers and wearers of personal protective equipment (PPE) are being urged to review their PPE stock and replace old and damaged items after a British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) member survey showed outdated and poorly maintained PPE is in use across UK workplaces.
  The survey of BSIF members, made up of manufacturers and distributors of PPE who frequently visit workplaces across the UK, highlighted the prevalence of substandard products in use in Britain’s workplaces. The findings e
  
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• TORMAX automatic access for the elderly

  03-01-2025 09:33 via fmj.co.uk
  
  TORMAX, a leader in innovative automatic door solutions, was contracted by Futuremost Windows to automate the double set of sliding doors that create the main entrance to the newly built, Chichester Grange care home.
  Providing reliable automation, TORMAX recommended installing two of their technologically advanced iMotion 2202.A door drives, ensuring the smooth opening and closing of the doors into this well-appointed facility.In a setting such as this, where some residents have mobility challen
  
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• Spinaclean launches LANTRA and CPD accredited roof cleaning course

  03-01-2025 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Spinaclean has announced the launch of its specialist roof cleaning courses. With its first full-day’s training due to take place in January, the new course marks a milestone as it’ll be the UK’s first LANTRA and CPD-accredited roof cleaning training.
  
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