Cleaning Industry news

• ICE brings autonomous cleaning to Tesco Convenience stores

  17-06-2026 14:53 via chtmag.com
  
  ICE, specialists in the supply and servicing of industrial cleaning equipment for commercial and industrial environments, has announced a new partnership with Tesco, launching a rollout of autonomous cleaning robots across 600 Tesco Express stores.
  ICE states this marks the very first rollout of this scale in the UK convenience sector, and to celebrate this milestone, it has officially presented Tesco with the ICE Innovation and Partnership Award—celebrating a collaboration that combi
  
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• Get ready for busy nights and increased pressure on washrooms, Initial Washroom Hygiene warns landlords, as World Cup kick-off looms

  17-06-2026 14:24 via chtmag.com
  
  With pubs across the UK granted extended opening hours for this month’s FIFA World Cup, Initial Washroom Hygiene is urging pubs and bars to make sure their washroom game is up to scratch and able to handle an extra influx of punters staying late on traditionally quieter weeknights.
  The expanded and extended 2026 edition of the global football showpiece runs from 11 June to 19 July, and the time zone lag between the UK and the three host nations – the USA, Canada and Mexico – me
  
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• Accelerating energy management solutions in the built environment for a sustainable future

  17-06-2026 13:24 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Geopolitical instability and the oil crisis have accentuated the need for energy security and the role of renewable and low carbon energy. Yet according to the BSI, costs, capability gaps and a fragmented regulatory landscape are barriers. What can the built environment do to accelerate the adoption of energy management solutions to lower costs and meet sustainable goals?
  ESG & NET ZERO SPECIALIST’S VIEWALAN STENSON,CEO, NCZ
  Energy management in the built environment has now become cen
  
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• Colliers’ Property Management appointed to Borough Yards, London

  17-06-2026 12:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Curate Real Estate, the retail real estate partnership that focuses on strategic asset management and operational platforms, has appointed Colliers’ Property Management team on Borough Yards in the heart of London Bridge.
  Bordering the iconic Borough Market, Borough Yards is home to a diverse line‑up of over 50 retailers, restaurants and leisure operators. With its prime location two minutes from London Bridge station and 10 minutes from the City, the district benefits from high volu
  
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• Hall & Kay launches water mist fire protection solution

  17-06-2026 12:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New offering expands the company’s fire suppression capabilities for specialist environments and evolving building requirements
  Hall & Kay has launched a new water mist fire protection solution, expanding its suppression capabilities with technology suited to environments where traditional approaches may not always be practical.
  The launch strengthens Hall & Kay’s ability to support customers across a range of environments where space constraints, water supply limitations, as
  
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• New global sustainability guide and UN Global Compact report publised by RICS

  17-06-2026 11:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new global guide, Sustainability practice for surveyors, alongside its 2025 UN Global Compact Communication on Engagement report, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainability across the built and natural environments.
  The new guide provides foundational sustainability knowledge for RICS members, those pursuing RICS membership, early-career professionals and senior practitioners seeking to update their understanding of s
  
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• FMJ and askporter webinar on how AI can go beyond ChatBots to support strategic FM decision making

  17-06-2026 10:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  AI needs to be perceived as going beyond chatbots and communications, “because its greatest value is likely to come from the back office, where it can make people’s work easier and more effective,” advised Harry Dodd-Noble, Chief Product Officer, askporter during the recent FMJ/askporter webinar: From coordination to capacity: how FM teams are doing more with AI.
  The Webinar which took place on 16 June 16 focused on how FM teams are having to manage more sites, contracts and cl
  
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• UK construction loses millions of working days to preventable injuries

  17-06-2026 10:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New analysis reveals chronic health issues, not accidents, are driving a £1.4 billion productivity crisis across the sector.
  The UK construction industry is facing a significant but often overlooked productivity challenge, with millions of working days lost due to preventable injuries and work-related ill health.
  New analysis of data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlights the scale of the issue. Across all industries, 7.1 million working days were lost during 2024/25 due to
  
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• ICE rolls out autonomous cleaning in Tesco stores

  17-06-2026 10:50 via cleaningmag.com
  
  ICE has announced a new partnership with Tesco, launching a rollout of autonomous cleaning robots across 600 Tesco Express stores.
  
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• RIBA reveals winners of the International Awards for Excellence 2026

  17-06-2026 10:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled the 34 winning projects of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026. Recognising inspiring architecture across 15 countries and four continents, this year’s cohort responds directly to urgent social, environmental and urban conditions across the globe.
  Whether addressing climate, migration, housing, rapid urbanisation, or infrastructure, RIBA says the awarded projects demonstrate how thoughtful design can positivel
  
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