Cleaning Industry news

• BICSc celebrates 100,000 enrolments in training milestone

  03-02-2025 14:33 via chtmag.com
  
  The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced a momentous milestone as it marks 100,000 enrolments for its industry-leading Virtual Training Suite.
  BICSc, the largest independent, professional and educational body within the cleaning industry, is celebrating the landmark achievement of 100,000 enrolments for its numerous, varied online training courses.
  Tens of thousands of candidates from all over the world have enrolled since the launch of the training tool in early 2021. Par
  
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• Peartree Cleaning publishes ESG Report, showcasing bold steps towards sustainability

  03-02-2025 14:16 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has released its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting its commitment to integrating environmental sustainability and social responsibility into its core business practices, and detailing its ambitious plans for 2025.
  Key environmental achievements for 2023/24 include: a 21 per cent reduction in total carbon emissions year-on-year; a 95 per cent electric fleet transition with plans to
  
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• Miele Professional appoints new head of service for Great Britain and Ireland

  03-02-2025 13:51 via chtmag.com
  
  Manufacturer of commercial laundry and dishwashing solutions, Miele Professional, has appointed Sam Holden as new Head of Service for Great Britain and Ireland. His appointment comes as a strategic move to strengthen Miele Professional’s service operations in the UK.
  Having been with Miele Professional since 2019, serving as a Business Account Manager, Holden brings a wealth of commercial experience to his new position. In his new role, he will oversee the management of service operations
  
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• Workplace basics

  03-02-2025 13:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  FMJ’s recent podcast hosted by Sara Bean features a group of workplace experts who discuss the elevated essentials for the workplace that help improve wellbeing, increase staff retention and meet ESG credentialsGetting the basics right to create a comfortable and safe work environment is the core remit of any facilities role. Increasingly though FMs aim to deliver more than just the essentials by creating workplaces that support and enhance occupant wellbeing.
  We began by discussing why w
  
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• CHSA appoints new independent inspector of its accreditation schemes

  03-02-2025 13:12 via chtmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has appointed David Luffman as the new Independent Inspector of its highly regarded Accreditation Schemes.
  Commencing the role in March 2025, Luffman will spend three months working alongside the current Inspector, Martin Yates, who retires at the end of June 2025.
  The CHSA’s Accreditation Schemes for Manufacturers of Soft Tissue, Plastic Sacks, Cotton Mops and Cleaning Chemicals and for Distributors mean buyers of these products can
  
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• Green light for Brookfield Properties’ redevelopment plans of 99 Bishopsgate

  03-02-2025 12:21 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Brookfield Properties has secured approval from the City of London’s Planning Committee for a new 54-storey office tower at 99 Bishopsgate, combined with over more than 60,000 sq ft of vibrant public and cultural amenities.
  Meeting the evolving needs of the future City workforce, the development is expected to deliver one million sq ft of best-in-class office accommodation in 2031, contributing 8.3 per cent of the additional office space required by the City by 2040 to support employment g
  
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• New office design guidance from the BCO reflects hybrid working patterns and net zero transition

  03-02-2025 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The third edition of the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) flagship Guide to Fit-Out, which sets out best practice and expert advice on office interior design for occupiers and built environment professionals has been published.
  The Guide is an important resource for occupiers and their design teams seeking to attract and retain talent amid changing working patterns and environmental regulations. It offers recommendations for every stage of the fit-out process, from the selection of mater
  
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• BICSc announces 100,000 enrolments in training milestone

  03-02-2025 11:44 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced a momentous milestone as it marks 100,000 enrolments for its Virtual Training Suite.
  
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• ISS appoints Rebecca Jeffs as Chief People Officer

  03-02-2025 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS UK & Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Rebecca Jeffs as Chief People Officer, effective today, 3 February. She succeeds Sandy Lucas Director, People & Culture, who will remain with the company until the end of February 2025, to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities.
  The appointment follows a rigorous, impartial search process, which focused on finding a seasoned, capable candidate to underpin the delivery of ISS UK & Ireland’s ongoing, comprehensive transf
  
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• VINCI completes FM Conway acquisition

  03-02-2025 10:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  VINCI Construction signed an agreement on 31 January 2025 completing its acquisition of infrastructure services business FM Conway.
  FM Conway now joins the network of VINCI Construction to support the further growth of the company. With a turnover of £580 million and employing over 2,000 people, FM Conway delivers essential maintenance and construction services across transportation, the built environment and public realm. The business has been a pioneer in sustainable construction through
  
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• Enhancing accessibility in a converted luxury residential building

  03-02-2025 09:46 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ocean House, once a high-rise office building, has been converted into a luxury residential complex, redefining urban living within a repurposed commercial space.
  This transformation included a full interior refurbishment, the addition of two extra floors and the installation of two new Stannah lifts, one of which is a firefighter lift.
  Located in Saint Leonards-on-Sea, the building now features 84 high-quality self-contained apartments with a mix of one and two bedrooms.
  The lift solution for O
  
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