Cleaning Industry news

• ISS extends engineering deal with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

  02-04-2025 13:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has secured a new three-year agreement with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the UK’s largest shopping centre portfolio.
  The workplace experience and facility management company has collaborated with Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City since 2019, delivering a range of capital projects, mechanical, electrical and fabric engineering based services across the two London flagship centres.
  The new contract, which commenced on 1 February 2025, sees ISS continuing to provide those
  
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• The Future of Cleaning is Bright Following Record-Breaking Cleaning Show

  02-04-2025 12:49 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Cleaning Show 2025 at London’s Excel (18-20 March) solidified its position as the UK’s premier cleaning and hygiene event, attracting over 8000 visitors and fostering invaluable industry connections.
  
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• Safety of microbial cleaning products highlighted in European webinar

  02-04-2025 12:42 via chtmag.com
  
  Global biotechnology company Genesis Biosciences featured the safety, efficacy and regulatory landscape of microbial-based cleaning products in a new webinar aimed at instilling confidence in the home care, industrial and institutional cleaning sectors in Europe.
  Microbial-based cleaning products contain live microorganisms, such as Bacillus bacteria, which actively break down dirt and organic matter. When added to surfaces, the microbes germinate and secrete enzymes to break down complex organ
  
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• Association of Professional Standards for Asset Surveying launches

  02-04-2025 12:28 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new professional association for the built environment has launched with the creation of the Association of Professional Standards for Asset Surveying (APSAS).
  The vision of the new association includes the aim ”to improve both the quality of asset surveying and to provide a clearly defined and supported career pathway for existing and potential new entrants into the profession.”
  The new association has been the result of an asset surveying industry-wide collaboration, including th
  
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• GAME secures contract win at Deansgate Square

  02-04-2025 11:46 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Manchester-based facilities management company, GAME, has been appointed to manage security services at Deansgate Square, one of Manchester’s most high-profile and iconic residential developments.
  Following a competitive tender process against national operators, GAME secured the three-year contract. The deal will create 14 jobs in the Manchester city centre.
  The 183,000 sq ft landmark boasts luxury amenities including a 20m indoor pool, state-of-the-art gym, spa and multi-use sports hall.
  
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• GPA selects Wates for Cat B fit-out of Manchester First Street Hub

  02-04-2025 11:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Following a competitive tender process, the Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed Wates to conduct the Category B (Cat B) fit-out of its First Street Hub in Manchester.
  The contract award comes as the construction of the new government office enters its final phase of construction.
  Under the agreement, Wates will be responsible for the hub’s fit-out works, ensuring the nine-storey building is functional for office use. It marks another key development in the programme following t
  
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• The Road to 2030: essential insights for FMs

  02-04-2025 10:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Changes in the FM sector are fast-paced. Whether it’s net zero targets, hybrid working, new regulations or the huge potential of automation, there’s more pressure than ever on FM professionals to make smart decisions and stay ahead.
  To help understand the challenges and priorities shaping the future of the sector, JLA recently surveyed leading FM professionals on everything from sustainability and compliance to workplace transformation. The results are pulled together in a brand-new
  
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• Sodexo appoints new HR director for UK & Ireland

  02-04-2025 10:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bill Buchan has been appointed as the new HR Director of Sodexo UK & Ireland.
  With strong experience in building, developing and engaging high performing teams across different countries, Sodexo says Buchan’s appointment comes at an exciting time for the region and is anticipated to play a key role in driving ever-greater service excellence amongst teams working on client sites and ensuring the organisation has the right talent to support its continuing growth. He will join the UK &
  
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• AI-readiness in FM: Balancing innovation with the human touch

  02-04-2025 09:44 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Karl Broom, Sales Director – FM & Energy Solutions at MRI Software
  Facilities Management (FM) is, first and foremost, a people business. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform operations, it cannot replace the human expertise, judgment, and experience that define the industry. The real challenge is ensuring that AI enhances FM teams rather than displacing them, improving efficiency while keeping decision-making firmly in human hands.
  Some FM leaders remain ca
  
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• Change is afoot for university accommodation

  02-04-2025 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  A revolution is happening in student accommodation across the country, as cleaning business owner, Mara Alves, sets to improve student well-being and productivity through cleaner spaces.
  
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• Lyreco acquires two UK cleaning and hygiene brands

  02-04-2025 01:00
  Global distributor of workplace products and services Lyreco has announced the acquisition of two UK cleaning and hygiene brands from Diversey - Zenith Hygiene and Shorrock Trichem. Financial terms of the transaction with Diversey's owner Solenis were not disclosed.Lyreco called the acquisition a strategic move that would further expand its presence in the rapidly growing hygiene category and drive market share growth."Both Zenith Hygiene and Shorrock Trichem achieved profitability in 2024 and a
  
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