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• International WELL Building Institute expands with two new ratings

  30-01-2026 15:17 via fmj.co.uk
  The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has announced two new ratings to its WELL programme, specifically curated for the real estate sector.Now open for enrolment, the WELL Real Estate Rating and the WELL Operations Rating, will provide real estate companies and funds with a flexible, high-impact way to implement and scale health strategies across their entire portfolios. The ratings will also instil confidence in tenants and visitors that base building infrastructure and operations me
  
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• New Group CEO to join Mecsia

  30-01-2026 15:01 via fmj.co.uk
  Neil Johnson has been appointed as the new CEO of Mecsia, a high growth compliance-led inspection and maintenance group.
  Taking over the reins from Jon Coiley, Johnson will drive the next phase of the company’s growth.
  Johnson has enjoyed a long and successful career in the industry, running large, complex businesses within CBRE, while also founding a CAFM software business.
  Speaking about his new appointment Johnson said: “I am very excited to be joining Mecsia. The business has see
  
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• Mitie awarded five stars by the British Safety Council

  30-01-2026 13:32 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie is the largest facilities management employer to be awarded five stars by the British Safety Council across all its operations, following an in-depth examination under British Safety Council’s 2025 specification, which scores on the maturity of the health and safety management systems in place.
  The comprehensive and robust audit included documentation reviews, interviews with senior management, colleagues and stakeholders, and observing operations across Mitie sites in sectors includ
  
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• Amey commences roll-out of youth rehabilitation programme

  30-01-2026 12:26 via fmj.co.uk
  Amey, in partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) charity, has begun rolling out its new youth rehabilitation initiative the ‘Step Ahead Pathway programme’ across the prison estate in England and Wales. Now underway at HMP Brinsford in Wolverhampton, it aims to help young people in prison gain employment on release.
  Research shows that young people not engaged in education, training, or employment are five times more likely to have a criminal record than their peer
  
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• Interclean Amsterdam 2026 returns with expanded focus on automation, robotics and sustainability 

  30-01-2026 11:30 via chtmag.com
  Interclean Amsterdam 2026 returns to RAI Amsterdam (14-17 April) as the world’s leading meeting place for the cleaning and hygiene industry, uniting global manufacturers, innovators and decision-makers as the sector continues to evolve.
  With expanded exhibition floorspace, a growing international exhibitor base, and an enhanced programme of live demonstrations and knowledge sessions, the show highlights the industry’s shift toward automation, autonomous robotics, and sustainable solu
  
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• Podfather software cleans up ESG at Kingdom Clear

  30-01-2026 11:01 via chtmag.com
  Kingdom Clear, a contract window cleaning company which services high street retail, leisure and hospitality brands, is reaping tangible rewards using Podfather logistics software.
  Implemented to boost customer reporting and reduce the administrative resource required to manage the field operation, Podfather has saved the Fife-based company in the region of a quarter of a million sheets of paper to date. The configurable system has also enabled Kingdom Clear to customise its reporting to suit th
  
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• MARCH rebrands Cobra Engineering 

  30-01-2026 10:38 via fmj.co.uk
  Critical engineering services provider, MARCH, has rebranded Cobra Engineering following its acquisition in July 2025.
  MARCH says a “unified identity” simplifies the company’s market presence and strengthens its ability to deliver a total engineering solution to customers operating in high tech, complex and regulated environments.
  The rebrand follows a period of integration, during which Cobra has been embedded into the wider business, aligning teams, systems and ways of workin
  
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• Mears secures 10-year repairs and maintenance deal in Birmingham

  30-01-2026 10:16 via fmj.co.uk
  Mears Group has secured a significant contract win with Birmingham City Council for the delivery of repairs and maintenance services as well as planned investment works to 11,500 homes in the central and west areas of the city.
  The 10-year deal, estimated to be worth £450 million over the initial term, also includes the potential for a further five-year extension.
  The contract covers a wide range of services, including day-to-day repairs, emergency cover, voids, planned maintenance and im
  
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• Levy ‘gives back to nature’

  30-01-2026 09:44 via fmj.co.uk
  Global hospitality partner, Levy, has launched the ‘Living System Fund’, a new not-for-profit funding initiative supporting ecological projects that give back to nature, engage communities and create social impact.
  Levy is a founding partner of the Living System Fund, which it has developed with not-for-profit RegenFutureCo CIC – a pioneering consultancy dedicated to advancing circular and regenerative practices.
  Levy is giving £500,000 to the fund in 2026 to benefit six
  
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• Ranger Fire and Security secures £150m funding package to accelerate expansion in 2026

  30-01-2026 09:20 via fmj.co.uk
  Ranger Fire and Security has announced a £150 million funding package from Apera, a leading European private debt asset manager, to support the next phase of its growth and acquisition strategy in the UK and Ireland.
  Backed by Hyperion Equity Partners, the funding will enable Ranger to significantly accelerate its expansion plans, with a focus on driving organic growth and acquiring high-performing, regulatory compliance driven, preventative maintenance-focused businesses in the fire and
  
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