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• ABM launches seventh annual student STEM programme

  03-04-2025 10:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ABM is championing its seventh intake of junior engineers with the launch of its annual student STEM programme.
  Working in partnership with The Talent Foundry, Facilitate Now! will see 120 students gain a behind-the-scenes look into STEM careers with a focus on facilities management and engineering as well as essential workplace skills and confidence-building.
  ABM’s commitment to investing in future technical talent forms part of the strategic growth plan spearheaded by Richard Sykes, SVP
  
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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.
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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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• Sodexo wins soft FM contract in Stoke

  04-06-2026 10:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo Health & Care has been awarded a three-year contract for the provision of soft FM services at the new Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) in Stoke.
  Building on its long-standing relationship with the Royal Stoke University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), Sodexo will deliver portering, cleaning and security at the brand-new site.
  Sodexo has employed 25 new staff from the local area to deliver the soft FM services at the site, which welcomed
  
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• ISS extends and expands long-term partnership with defence organisation in Northern Europe

  04-06-2026 10:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has extended and expanded its longstanding partnership with a large defence organisation in Northern Europe for a further 10 years.
  Under the agreement, ISS will continue to deliver a broad range of Integrated Facility Services across the customer’s sites.
  The expanded scope of the contract alone has an annual value of more than DKK 100 million (£11.5 million).
  Additional services under the expanded scope are expected to commence in Q3 2026.
  Carl-Fredrik Bjor, Group Chief Commerc
  
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• The outdoor areas often forgotten about until they fail

  04-06-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  When facilities managers review maintenance priorities, focus often falls on visible internal areas such as floors, entrances, communal spaces and high-traffic walkways. Yet some of the most operationally important parts of a facility sit outside the building itself.
  Loading bays, service yards, stairways and access routes all play a critical role in keeping sites functioning safely and efficiently. Yet because these areas are largely operational, they are often maintained reactively rather than
  
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• TKC launches Protection Readiness Tracker to help clients prepare for Martyn’s Law

  04-06-2026 09:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New feature helps organisations manage protection measures and procedures across large estates
  The Keyholding Company (TKC) has announced the introduction of the Protection Readiness Tracker (PRT) following the publication of Home Office guidance on the implementation of Martyn’s Law.
  Designed for organisations managing large or fragmented property portfolios, the PRT provides a practical way to track counter-terrorism protection measures and procedures across multiple sites. Security and
  
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• Astley Hire marks 60 years in business

  04-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Astley Hire, an equipment hire and training company based in Leigh, is marking 60 years in business in 2026. The firm supplies access, cleaning, cooling and heating hire solutions and delivers accredited training for customers across the North West.
  
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• Ashley Hire marks 60 years in business

  04-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Astley Hire, an equipment hire and training company based in Leigh, is marking 60 years in business in 2026. The firm supplies access, cleaning, cooling and heating hire solutions and delivers accredited training for customers across the North West.
  
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• OCS Foundation raises £220,106 over the past 12 months for its chosen charities

  03-06-2026 14:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The OCS Foundation is supporting bereaved military children, young people living with cancer, students facing financial hardship, and young people from underserved communities, having raised £220,106 over the past 12 months.
  The funds were raised by OCS colleagues, customers, and suppliers, with additional investment from OCS Group.
  Colleagues raised funds through a wide range of activities, from a global virtual race marking OCS’s 125th anniversary to team challenges, coffee morning
  
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