Cleaning Industry news

• Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability

  11-03-2026 14:49 via fmj.co.uk
  From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
  This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance. FMs
  
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• Northwood scoops top sustainability award

  11-03-2026 14:01 via chtmag.com
  Northwood – a leading manufacturer of professional paper hygiene and wiping products – has won a top award in the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards. The business beat off stiff competition to take the ‘Environmental Sustainability’ trophy at the annual awards, which were held on 5 March.
  Celebrating innovation and excellence across foodservice and hospitality, the awards honour professionalism and best practice across the sector.  Northwood won the
  
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• Hidden hygiene risks in hybrid buildings: why drainage deserves greater attention

  11-03-2026 13:40 via chtmag.com
  Keld Rindom, Managing Director of Green Drain, explores the drainage challenges that part-time occupation has introduced, and alternative solutions that eliminate the need for ongoing maintenance; freeing hygiene professionals to focus on higher-value priorities.
  Hybrid working has reshaped the rhythm of commercial buildings. With around a third of UK employees now splitting their time between home and the workplace, offices, education facilities and public buildings are operating on fluctu
  
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• Customer revolution

  11-03-2026 13:20 via fmj.co.uk
  Wendy Bennett, Managing Director DMA Maintenance explains to Sara Bean why a customer led focus supported by a revolutionary digital platform is enhancing service performance
  In January property services specialist DMA Group announced the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Wendy Bennett to Managing Director for DMA Maintenance. It’s a move which recognises Bennett’s role in creating a strong customer led focus in a sector where, in Bennett’s opinion “customer service of
  
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• Home workers must be protected like any other employee

  11-03-2026 12:37 via fmj.co.uk
  Over a third of workers in Great Britain now work remotely or in hybrid arrangements, but not all employers realise health and safety responsibilities apply equally at home as in the workplace.
  The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national workplace regulator, is reminding employers of the need to assess the risks for all home workers.
  Home and hybrid working is now found across almost every sector and business size. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show t
  
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• Beyond certification: Is your team truly operationally ready?

  11-03-2026 12:16 via fmj.co.uk
  Why traditional classroom learning is no longer enough to satisfy UK Statutory Mandates.
  The UK’s Regulatory landscape is shifting towards stricter enforcement. Stringent health and safety mandates now demand more than just a ‘certified’ workforce; they require a demonstrably competent one. Arguably, traditional training ensures employees understand the rules, and practical simulation ensures they can execute them under pressure, effectively mitigating legal and operational ris
  
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• Acquisition bolsters Ranger Fire and Security’s reach in the West Midlands

  11-03-2026 11:43 via fmj.co.uk
  Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Midlands-based MarkOne Safety Solutions, further expanding its presence in the West Midlands and strengthening its capacity to deliver comprehensive fire safety services across the UK.
  MarkOne Safety Solutions specialises in the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire safety and emergency lighting systems. Over its near 20-year history, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored and high-standard fire safet
  
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• New contract wins mark an exciting start to the year for PINCH

  11-03-2026 10:22 via fmj.co.uk
  Independent contract caterer, PINCH, has announced two major new contract wins as business growth across workplace catering, hospitality and events continues in 2026.
  In January, PINCH officially launched operations at a major media broadcasting centre in London, delivering a full-service food and hospitality offer including a vibrant staff café, high-volume hospitality and dynamic event catering. The site is fast-paced and ever-evolving, perfectly suited to PINCH’s agile approach,
  
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• Believ launches partnership with 9Yards across top UK retail parks

  11-03-2026 10:03 via fmj.co.uk
  96 state-of-the-art ultra-rapid EV bays across twelve 9Yards retail parks nationwide, including Croydon, York, Dunfermline, Newbury, Northampton, Preston, Shrewsbury, Stevenage, Taplow and Worthing.
  Fully funded with over £10 million Believ investment, supported with an end-to-end rollout delivered in phases throughout the year.
  Accessible charging featuring renewable energy, and solar canopies at six sites.Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with 9
  
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• Why the office feels packed on some days and empty on others

  11-03-2026 09:43 via fmj.co.uk
  Average occupancy tells only part of the story because office demand is no longer spread evenly across the week. Even with a 45 per cent average occupancy benchmark, workplaces can still feel crowded on specific days and in certain zones, creating pressure points that make the office seem full while large amounts of capacity remain unused elsewhere.
  Spacewell, a leading provider of workplace management software, has introduced its Workplace Benchmark Report 2026, ‘Office Myths vs. Real Use
  
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