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• A more comfortable working environment

  10-05-2024 09:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
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• Mitie extends relationship with Government Property Agency in new £4 million contract

  09-06-2026 11:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has extended its partnership with the Government Property Agency (GPA), securing a new £4 million facilities management contract. The three-year contract will cover three of its sites, including Quay House, the flagship regional hub in Peterborough and two Grade II listed buildings at 3-8 and 55 Whitehall in Westminster.
  Mitie’s engineers will deliver predictive mechanical and engineering maintenance to monitor equipment, such as heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) sy
  
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• Golden Thread

  09-06-2026 11:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The data-driven performance monitoring of heat networks is becoming mandatory. Adam Newman, Head of Technical Solutions at Insite Energy outlines how to prepare for the new regulations
  As the UK heat network sector moves towards formal regulation, facilities managers face a fundamental shift in how they monitor communal and district heating systems. What was once a largely billing-focused task is becoming a data-driven discipline centred on performance, efficiency and accountability.Central to t
  
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• IWFM Market Outlook Report 2026 outlines the challenges shaping the FM profession

  09-06-2026 10:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Market Outlook Report 2026 reflects a sector operating in a more complex and uncertain environment. Drawing on insights from more than 400 UK respondents, this year’s report, Headwinds and Hard Choices: a call for insight and agility, offers a brand new assessment of the conditions shaping the workplace and facilities management profession.
  While FM remains central to organisational performance, market sentiment has shifted, with organis
  
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• Fusion21 appoints suppliers to £85 million Grounds Maintenance Framework for the public sector

  09-06-2026 10:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Following a competitive open tender process, Fusion21, a national social enterprise specialising in efficient and impactful public sector procurement and social value services, has appointed 22 suppliers to its £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework. The aim is to provide public sector members with a fast route to market for grounds maintenance, landscaping and outdoor space services.
  The specialist companies have secured a place on the fourth iteration of the framework, with 72
  
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• Believ and Mitchells & Butlers partner to deliver EV charging across hospitality venues nationwide

  09-06-2026 09:46 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Convenient, highly reliable on-site charging for guests at up to 65 locations, home to brands such as Miller & Carter, Ember Inns, All Bar One, Toby Carvery and Harvester.
  Mix of standard plus (22 kW), rapid and ultra-rapid chargers (up to 250 kW) to support both overnight hotel stays and shorter pub and restaurant visits.
  All charge points powered by 100% renewable electricity, supporting Mitchells & Butlers’ ambition to be net zero by 2040.Electric vehicle (EV) charge point oper
  
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• BaxterStorey extends British Airways partnership to 2035

  09-06-2026 09:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  BaxterStorey has announced the strengthening of its partnership with British Airways through a new agreement extending to 2035. Alongside it has also confirmed  the appointment of Kirsty Hurst-Worth as regional director for its British Airways lounges business.
  Under the renewed agreement, BaxterStorey will continue delivering food and beverage, housekeeping and hospitality services across British Airways’ UK lounge estate, serving guests at lounges in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ga
  
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• The Clean Space acquires MN Support Services

  09-06-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has acquired MN Support Services, a London-based office and commercial cleaning provider, as part of its ongoing strategic growth plan.
  The acquisition strengthens The Clean Space’s position within the London market and supports its continued expansion across the commercial cleaning sector. MN Support Services has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality office and commercial cleaning services, aligning closely with The
  
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• Lolly CEO calls for human-centred and ethical workplace technology as AI reshapes employee expectations

  08-06-2026 12:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Peter Moore to chair AI and workplace panel alongside leaders from META, HSBC, FORA and BCG.
  Businesses risk creating workplace environments that feel increasingly fragmented and impersonal unless technology is deployed in a way that works seamlessly across all generations of employees, according to Peter Moore, CEO of scale-up software house, Lolly.As organisations rapidly adopt AI, automation and connected workplace technologies, Moore believes the focus must shift beyond simply introducing ne
  
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• Climate risk needs to be integrated into real estate decision-making, says Colliers

  08-06-2026 12:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Climate and environmental pressures are intensifying across EMEA and are becoming harder for real estate leaders to ignore and is increasingly influencing location decisions, operating performance and long-term asset strategy.
  Colliers’ report, Building Resilience: 5 Megatrends Redefining Corporate Real Estate, identifies climate risk as one of five global megatrends redefining corporate real estate strategy. The research highlights two converging forces: the growing physical impacts of ex
  
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• Consolidated approach

  08-06-2026 11:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Timber Barker, CEO of Boom Interactive and Creator of CoreSpec 3D, sets out how AI and digital technologies helps consolidate all facilities information into an Integrated Facilities Management Services (IFMS) strategy
  According to a recent report by askporter, facilities management teams are in a state of perpetual crisis management, with a staggering 73 per cent of teams resorting to reactive problem-solving due to a lack of real-time insights. Not only is this reactive style of work eroding c
  
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• UK construction sector is facing mounting pressure over Iran conflict warns BCIS

  08-06-2026 10:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  One hundred days after the outbreak of conflict in Iran, the UK construction sector is facing mounting pressure from rising energy costs, persistent inflation and weakening demand, according to analysis by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
  While the conflict initially impacted commodity markets, its effects are now spreading more widely through the economy, creating challenges for construction firms, clients and investors alike.
  Dr David Crosthwaite, BCIS chief economist, said: &ldqu
  
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• Former MD of BM Caterers joins Accent Catering 

  08-06-2026 09:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Accent Catering has appointed Antony Prentice to the role of Commercial Director, where he will support sales, client relationships and strategic development of the business.
  The former MD of BM Caterers brings over 30 years of experience within the hospitality sector, having worked for BM Caterers for 15 years in operational and directorship roles. Prior to that, he had held positions with many leading UK foodservice operators, including Eurest, Restaurant Associates and Sutcliffe Catering.
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• Believ backs biggest LEVI deal yet for Hampshire County Council

  08-06-2026 09:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Hampshire County Council has selected Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ to deliver what is expected to be the largest Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) contract signed to date, bringing 17,180 public EV chargers to the county in a rollout backed by up to £90 million of Believ investment.
  In what will represent a significant step forward in preparing Hampshire for the continued uptake of electric vehicles, t
  
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• Double royal recognition for Perfect Hygiene

  08-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Aberdeenshire-based Perfect Hygiene has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty The King, following a similar recognition for its sister company. The Royal Warrant reflects the company’s role as a supplier of hygiene and washroom services to the Royal Household. This latest announcement means both Perfect Hygiene and its sister company, Perfectshine, now hold Royal Warrants.
  
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• Cleanology promotes Juliet Widdicombe to be its new MD

  05-06-2026 12:58 via chtmag.com
  
  Commercial and office cleaning company, Cleanology, has promoted Juliet Widdicombe to be its new Managing Director.
  The move marks a meteoric rise for Widdicombe who only joined Cleanology four years ago as Operations Director before achieving a promotion to Associate Director two years ago.
  The top post is a reward for South African-born Widdicombe establishing herself as an integral member of the leadership team and impressing with her dedication, innovation and people-first approach, which ha
  
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• Balfour Beatty delivers a life-saving initiative in the workplace

  05-06-2026 12:46 via chtmag.com
  
  Balfour Beatty PLC is supporting NHS England’s important men’s health message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” by installing P-Wave’s branded urinal screens in thousands of washrooms nationwide.
  “We launched the fifth version of our Slant6 urinal mats in 2019, and from the start we discussed how they could be used for something positive,” says Mark Wintle, P-Wave Brand Manager at Robert Scott. “The biodegradable screens improve splash
  
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• Global to local

  05-06-2026 11:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Laura Toumazi, Vice President of Sales at CBRE Facilities Management Local explains why its occupier provider’s services combines global expertise with a personal touch
  According to IFMA, involving facilities management throughout the complete building lifecycle rather than just at the operations stage significantly reduces long-term costs and improves building performance. It’s an approach that Laura Toumazi, Vice President of Sales in the UK, believes is one of the huge advantages
  
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• NHS Trust expands EV charging infrastructure as part of sustainability plans

  05-06-2026 11:17 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is expanding EV charging access for staff, fleet operations and visitors, with six sites now operational and a further six planned later this year as part of its wider sustainability and fleet transition strategy.
  The project supports the Trust’s longer-term ambition to transition fleet vehicles from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles, while also improving charging accessibility across its estate.
  Hydr
  
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• Cleanology’s Juliet Widdicombe promoted to MD 

  05-06-2026 11:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Juliet Widdicombe has been promoted to the position of Managing Director at commercial and office cleaning company, Cleanology.
  The appointment marks a rapid rise for Widdicombe who only joined Cleanology four years ago as Operations Director before achieving a promotion to Associate Director two years ago.
  Cleanology says the top post is a reward for Widdicombe establishing herself as an integral member of the leadership team and impressing with her dedication, innovation and people-first appro
  
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• June issue of FMJ on Coffee worth the commute

  05-06-2026 10:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The June issue features an interview with Laura Toumazi, Vice President of Sales at CBRE Facilities Management Local who explains why its occupier provider’s services combines global expertise with a personal touch.
  We visit the University of Suffolk campus to discover how a long-standing partnership with Churchill Group is driving a one-team approach to cleaning and security across the university estate.
  For our FM Clinic we ask what FMs can do to accelerate the adoption of energy managem
  
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• World Environment Day: Why resource management must sit at the heart of climate action

  05-06-2026 10:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Dan Cooke, Director of Policy, Communications and External Affairs at CIWM.
  When organisations think about climate action, the conversation often centres on energy efficiency, renewable power and reducing carbon emissions from transport. These are all important priorities, but they are only part of the picture.
  World Environment Day provides an opportunity to broaden that conversation. While the transition to renewable energy remains essential, it is only part of the climate solution. Researc
  
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• Fernox introduces its new and improved commercial range

  05-06-2026 09:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fernox has launched a new range of air and dirt separators, vacuum degassers, side stream filters and additives, all of which are specifically engineered for commercial HVAC applications, to help extend the lifespan and improve the efficiency of heating and cooling systems. With products suitable for retrofit and new build applications, Fernox is also able to draw on extensive experience and its own laboratory to assist in system diagnosis and selecting appropriate solutions.
  In line with the gu
  
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• TSA Summit brings sector together to strengthen health and safety culture in laundries

  05-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Textile Services Association (TSA) ran a Health and Safety Summit at the Double Tree, Hilton in Wokingham on Tuesday 21 April. Over 75 member attendees representing laundries from all sectors of the industry, were presented with a range of talks looking at key health and safety issues. From fire safety and prevention and how this relates to insurance companies, to universal health issues like CPR training. The summit also examined how technological advancements are altering how risk is manag
  
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• Compass recognised at RoSPA Awards

  04-06-2026 13:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), for its high standards and commitment to accident prevention.
  2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the RoSPA Awards, which began as a small event to recognise the achievements of companies prioritising the safety of workers in the UK, and has now grown into the biggest and most prestigious health and safety awards programme in the world.
  With 2,000 entries from over 60 countries, e
  
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• Another year of progress for Mitie

  04-06-2026 13:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  UK technology-led Facilities Management, Transformation and Compliance company, Mitie, has released its full year results for the 12 months to 31 March 2026 (‘FY26’), which reveals double-digit growth in revenue, operating profit and free cash flow, alongside a record order book and bidding pipeline.
  Mitie reports revenue for the 12 months to 31 March 2026 (FY26) grew by 10.5% to £5,619m (FY25: £5,083m), with organic growth of 5.3%, which it states remains well ahead of U
  
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• Cleaning ergonomics: Robert Scott launches Ergo-Globe Curve Handle

  04-06-2026 12:32 via chtmag.com
  
  Commercial cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has announced the launch of the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle – a groundbreaking, ergonomically designed telescopic cleaning handle created to improve cleaning performance while reducing strain and fatigue for operators.
  Designed with user comfort and efficiency in mind, the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle helps reduce bending, stretching and repetitive strain during everyday cleaning tasks. Its distinctive curved design minimises the
  
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• FM sector forecasts 20%+ productivity gains from AI by 2030 

  04-06-2026 12:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bidvest Noonan has published new research revealing near-universal confidence in AI’s potential to transform the industry, yet fewer than two in five FM organisations have deployed it.
  Based on a survey of 110 FM decision-makers, the findings show that 95 per cent of FM leaders expect AI to deliver productivity gains of at least 10 per cent by 2030, with more than half (56 per cent) expecting productivity gains of 20 per cent or more, while one in 10 forecasts improvements exceeding 30 per
  
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• Coffee culture

  04-06-2026 11:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Coffee is a strategic workplace asset that is helping workplaces earn their people back, argue Maxime Herbaut Head of Brand & Customer Experience at Cimbali Group UK and Russell Cowley, General Manager of FreshGround
  MAXIME HERBAUT HEAD OF BRAND & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AT CIMBALI GROUP UK
  “Hybrid working, flexible schedules, and the rise of coworking environments have reshaped what employees expect from the office. Today, organisations are no longer just competing for attendance, bu
  
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• Campus partnership

  04-06-2026 11:09 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Madeleine Ford visits the University of Suffolk to discover how a long-standing partnership with Churchill Group is driving a one-team approach to cleaning and security across the university estate
  Creating safe, welcoming and high-performing university environments requires more than simply delivering services – it demands collaboration, flexibility and a shared commitment to the student experience. That ethos sits at the heart of the long-standing partnership between the University of Su
  
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