Cleaning Industry news

• RoSPA is convening leading OSH professionals to tackle workplace skills challenges 

  16-02-2026 15:12 via fmj.co.uk
  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), in partnership with Speedy Hire, is bringing together experts and industry leaders to strengthen skills critical to occupational safety and health (OSH) in the UK.
  The initiative is designed to provide insight and solutions to help OSH professionals tackle a range of challenges threatening workplace safety, including widening skills gaps, the loss of experienced professionals, and mounting pressures on remaining staff. These issues are b
  
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• New CHSA awards celebrate excellence, commitment and talent

  16-02-2026 14:41 via chtmag.com
  The CHSA has unveiled its new awards, created to celebrate excellence, commitment and talent.
  The winners of the inaugural awards will be announced at the CHSA’s annual Gala Ball, which takes place on Thursday 18 June at voco® St John’s in Solihull.
  Four awards will be made:Distributor of the Year: sponsored by Greyland Ltd
  Manufacturer of the Year
  Rising Star
  Outstanding Contribution to the CHSATracey Black, CHSA Council Member and the driving force behind the creation of the aw
  
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• VA Cleaning celebrates Prestige Award win

  16-02-2026 14:32 via chtmag.com
  York-based cleaning company VA Cleaning has been crowned Commercial Cleaning Company of the Year 2025/26 winner by Prestige Awards.
  Who is VA Cleaning?
  VA Cleaning offers residential and commercial cleaning to customers in York and the wider area, working with a wide range of customers from those in the commercial space, student halls, holiday lets, and offices, to one-off deep cleans and homeowners.
  Why was VA Cleaning chosen?
  Prestige Awards commented that they chose VA Cleaning due to the out
  
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• A matter of choice

  16-02-2026 13:36 via fmj.co.uk
  Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene with advice on choosing the right floor mats for your businessFebruary often brings wet and stormy weather, meaning facilities managers may feel that keeping the floors clean is like fighting a losing battle.
  The condition of your floors says more about your business than many people might think. To customers, they’re an indicator of cleanliness, safety standards, and attention to detail. Floors are one of
  
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• Is the UK ready for a deep freeze? Snow & ice set to cause havoc

  16-02-2026 13:13 via fmj.co.uk
  With new snow and ice warnings issued, as well as yellow weather warnings covering the majority of the country, it looks set to be a cold, miserable few days for the UK. Flood warnings are also still in place across the country, following the wettest January on record for some parts of the country, creating a high-stakes situation for many UK businesses
  We caught up with Mike England, UK Rental Manager at Daikin Rental Solutions, to discuss which sectors are most at risk and what we can do to st
  
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• Certification for audio-inclusive design in buildings launches

  16-02-2026 12:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Oscar Acoustics’ HQ in Kent, ©Hufton+Crow
  Oscar Acoustics, a leading specialist in architectural acoustic finishes, has partnered with Sownd Affects to launch Sownd Certification, the industry’s first independent accreditation recognising buildings as audio-inclusive.
  The certification addresses an accessibility gap in the built environment. While inclusive design has long been embedded in national planning frameworks, including the London Plan, the industry has lacked a robust
  
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• Another contract in the bag for ABM at Victoria Square

  16-02-2026 12:31 via fmj.co.uk
  ABM has been awarded an additional three-year contract with Victoria Square, Northern Ireland’s premier retail and leisure destination.
  The new agreement, which commenced on 1 February 2026, expands ABM’s remit to include technical services and security, alongside its existing cleaning services, across the centre’s 800,000 sq. ft. site in Belfast city centre.
  ABM has delivered cleaning services at Victoria Square for eight years and will now support the centre through two compl
  
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• Guidance on damp and mould risks published by BSRIA

  16-02-2026 12:13 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) has launched BG 90/2026 Dealing with Mould in Social Housing, a comprehensive technical guide designed to support social housing providers, private landlords and construction professionals in managing and eliminating damp and mould.
  The publication, developed in collaboration with the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB), comes at a critical time for the sector as it adapts to the introduction of Awaab’s Law and the
  
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• Amey secures funding to boost skills and cut reoffending across Scotland’s prisons

  16-02-2026 11:40 via fmj.co.uk
  The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Industry Impact Fund has awarded Amey £245,000 to support the delivery of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) training programme.
  Set to launch on 26 February at HMP Inverness, the two-year initiative, will bring accredited industry training and employment opportunities directly into SPS establishments, helping individuals prepare for life beyond custody.
  This new programme aims to reduce reoffending by creating clear pathways into sustainable
  
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• Empower partners with leading water & wastewater mechanical services provider, Rosewood Engineering

  16-02-2026 09:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Empower is delighted to announce that Rosewood Engineering, a specialist provider of mechanical engineering for the water sector, has joined the Empower Group.
  Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Blackburn, Rosewood has built a trusted client base comprising UK utility companies in addition to principal civil and mechanical contractors. The company carries out a range of mechanical installations, maintenance and refurbishment projects for essential water and wastewater treatment equipment.
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• Farnborough Airport renews contract with Peartree

  16-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Farnborough Airport has renewed its cleaning contract with Peartree Cleaning, following a successful partnership delivering consistently high standards across the airport’s operational estate.
  
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