Cleaning Industry news

• Houston & Hawkes makes key promotion

  23-07-2026 14:49 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Houston & Hawkes has promoted Josh Key to Marketing Director.
  The independent, B Corp-certified contract caterer says the appointment recognises the role he has played in shaping the business’s brand and creative identity since joining in 2022.
  Throughout his career, Key has developed deep experience in the catering industry, having held a range of senior marketing and business development positions at BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Blue Apple Catering. In 2020, he was named one of The Cate
  
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• Work smarter not harder: why the FM providers building their own IT systems are getting ahead

  23-07-2026 14:15 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Adam Atkins, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive of Coat Facilities Group
  Investing time and money into building an in-house IT system sophisticated enough to handle the complexities of facilities management service delivery can seem overwhelming, unnecessary or even unattainable. But, in a world where FM companies are increasingly seeking to position themselves as strategic partners rather than simply delivery providers, the advantages for those who have already made that investment have prove
  
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• Contract cleaning market forecast to grow by £200m in 2026

  23-07-2026 12:53 via chtmag.com
  
  A new report from MTW Research forecasts the contract cleaning market will grow by £200 million in 2026, as artificial intelligence and tech innovation underpin revenue and capex growth.
  The 80 page report forecasts a £1 billion boost for the UK contract cleaning market to 2030, with AI and automation investment rapidly ramping as adoption of new technology boosts cleaning productivity. The report points to enhanced differentiation opportunities for cleaning contractors, cleaning equ
  
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• Circular Lighting Live 2026: Speakers announced

  23-07-2026 12:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A Full-day conference and exhibition delving into all aspects of the circular economy in lighting. 8 October, Minster Building, City of London
  Clients and specifiers are asking more challenging questions about embodied carbon, material choices and end-of-life product responsibility. Legislation on repairability and upgradeability is approaching, and Environmental Product Declarations are increasingly becoming a requirement rather than a differentiator.
  Organised by Recolight, Circular Lighting L
  
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• Designing for the person, not the process: Why user experience is the future of facilities management

  23-07-2026 11:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Jennifer L Bryan
  At a recent Workplace Event, just after I stepped off stage following my keynote, a facilities manager made a beeline for me. Her question was direct and one I hear increasingly often: “How do I get my team to think differently and modernise how we deliver our services?”
  It’s the right question. And my answer was simple: start with the user experience. Not the process, not the SLA, not the asset register. The experience. What do you want people to think and
  
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• Senior hire at Naylors bolsters property & facilities management team

  23-07-2026 11:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Newcastle-based commercial property consultancy, Naylors, has appointed Chris Wild as Head of Facilities Management within the property & facilities management team, headed-up by Partner, Katy Clark, to support its ongoing expansion and nationwide client delivery.
  Wild brings over 30 years’ experience to his role, including property and operations management positions at Groundwork and John Lewis.
  He will be managing a diverse instruction portfolio spanning the whole of the UK across i
  
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• RED Group wins in Bristol and Bath

  23-07-2026 10:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  RED Group’s South West division has been appointed to deliver two office developments at more than £42 million in Bristol and Bath.
  Appointed by BlackRock and development manager LS Estates the first of these two premier Cat A office redevelopments for the specialist main contractor is at Portwall Place, Bristol. Redefining the city’s workspace market, Portwall Place will span seven floors and 150,000 sq ft of office space, designed by architects Buckley Grey Yeoman (BGY).
  
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• Carlisle Support Services launches free Martyn’s Law Self-Assessment tool 

  23-07-2026 09:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new interactive self-assessment tool to support organisations across the UK in meeting the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, has been launched by Carlisle Support Services.
  The free Martyn’s Law Scorecard is designed to help businesses and public venues assess whether they are in-scope and their level of preparedness.
  The self-assessment tool eliminates static checklist models by allowing operators to answer 30 scenario
  
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