Cleaning Industry news

• Tender price growth remains stable 

  21-09-2026 15:16 via fmj.co.uk
  The latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), shows tender prices increased by an estimated 0.7 per cent between 2Q2026 and 3Q2026, resulting in 3.2 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price Index (TPI).
  The estimate, says the BCIS, reflects the consensus view of the BCIS TPI Panel, comprising cost consultants from firms involved in multiple tenders each quarter.
  Dr David Crosthwaite, Chief Economist at BCIS, said: “Broadly speaking, tender prices are not
  
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• The TSA’s Autumn Conference 2026: Small changes, Big impact

  21-09-2026 14:09 via chtmag.com
  
  The Textile Services Association’s (TSA) Autumn Conference 2026 will soon bring its members and the wider industry together in the Cotswolds for two days of insight, discussion and networking built around the theme Small Changes, Big Impact.
  Designed for management teams across the sector, the event, taking place at De Vere Tortworth Court on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October, will combine practical workshops, keynote speakers and industry-specific presentations focused on the i
  
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• Peartree Cleaning wins International Green Apple Award for decoupling growth from carbon

  21-09-2026 13:55 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has won an International Green Apple Environment Award for demonstrating how business growth can be achieved alongside measurable reductions in carbon emissions.
  Peartree’s entry, ‘Growing Greener: Decoupling Business Growth from Carbon’, was recognised in the Service Industries sector for Environmental Improvement. Selected from more than 700 entries worldwide
  
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• Commercial kitchen cleaning and maintenance specialist secures strategic growth investment

  21-09-2026 13:45 via chtmag.com
  
  TWO Services, the family-run commercial kitchen cleaning and maintenance specialist celebrating its 40th year in business, today announced a strategic growth investment from YFM Equity Partners, the independent UK private equity firm. The investment gives
  TWO Services additional resources to invest in its operations and pursue its next stage of growth, while the family values and culture that have underpinned its success remain unchanged.
  Founded in 1986 by Alan Osborn, and still led by the next
  
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• Hybrid heating

  21-09-2026 12:28 via fmj.co.uk
  CHRIS CATON,Product Director,Ideal Commercial Heating
  Chris Caton explains why hybrid heating systems enable FMs to make meaningful carbon reductions while working within the practical limitations of their buildings.
  In a perfect world, every commercial building could immediately transition to a low carbon electric heating solution. However, existing buildings present a set of challenges that means decarbonisation is a journey, not a single event. Hybrid systems provide an effective bridge on t
  
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• Bidvest Noonan secures Stena Line contract

  21-09-2026 12:13 via fmj.co.uk
  Bidvest Noonan has been appointed to provide security services for ferry company, Stena Line, at its port operations in Belfast, Loch Ryan, Birkenhead, Holyhead and Fishguard.
  Under the contract terms, Bidvest Noonan will provide a range of security services supporting the safe and secure operation of Stena Line’s port facilities. These will include passenger, baggage and vehicle screening, access control, port patrols and CCTV monitoring.
  David Barker, Chief Growth Officer at Bidvest Noon
  
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• Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold Level Membership for Sunbelt Rentals

  21-09-2026 11:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland has been awarded the Gold Level Membership by the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), reflecting its ongoing work across environmental and social sustainability and responsible business practices.
  The Supply Chain Sustainability School brings together businesses from across the built environment to develop sustainability knowledge, share best practice and provide training and resources across environmental, social and economic sustainability.
  Sunbelt Renta
  
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• TWO Services secures strategic growth investment

  21-09-2026 11:14 via fmj.co.uk
  TWO Services, a family-run commercial kitchen cleaning and maintenance specialist celebrating its 40th year in business, has secured a strategic growth investment from YFM Equity Partners, the independent UK private equity firm, which will provide the business with additional resources to invest in its operations and pursue its next stage of growth.
  Founded in 1986 by Alan Osborn, and still led by the next generation of the Osborn family today, TWO Services has grown from its Essex roots in
  
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• Most commercial property sectors see service charges rise by more than inflation

  21-09-2026 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  A new report from business and accountancy firm, BDO, has revealed that service charges have risen by more than inflation in three out of four commercial property sectors.
  The findings come from BDO’s fourth annual PropCost benchmarking report, which analysed total service charge spend of almost £700 million across around 1,100 commercial properties in the offices, industrial parks, retail parks and shopping centre sectors.
  Retail parks saw the biggest rise in service charge costs in
  
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• Empowering FM teams in closing critical compliance gaps

  21-09-2026 09:21 via fmj.co.uk
  With tightening safety regulations facilities management (FM) teams face mounting pressure to verify workforce competence. PPL Training addresses this challenge by delivering industry assured City & Guilds and BPEC accredited courses across vital estate disciplines, including Mechanical & Electrical, Fire Safety, Legionella (Water Hygiene), and HVAC/F-Gas.
  Operating purpose-built practical facilities in York, Slough, and Livingston, PPL delivers applied instruction tailored for high risk
  
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• 'Qualita' cleaning in the heart of Umbria

  21-09-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Of the many awe-inspiring conference venues around the world hosting arts and cultural events, the beautiful Auditorium San Francesco al Prato in Perugia, Umbria in the centre of Italy has to be one of the oldest and most lovely.
  
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