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• Amsterdam Innovation Award 2024 - final nominations revealed

  01-03-2024 01:00
  The finalists for this year's Amsterdam Innovation Award - a highlight of the Interclean Amsterdam exhibition this May - have been announced today.The 12 nominees were selected by an independent jury from 96 entries across four categories. The winner of each category will be announced during the opening ceremony of the show on Tuesday, May 14. From those four, one will be named the overall winner.Here are the finalists:Sustainability & Environment
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• Bellrock to lead transformation of Wakefield Council’s 1,600-property estate

  16-07-2026 14:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bellrock Group has been appointed to support Wakefield Council with a new “Integrator” Facilities Management model, as it moves away from traditional FM outsourcing towards a data-led and outcomes–focused partnership.
  The three-year contract began on 1 April and a phased transformation programme is underway. 
  Bellrock’s Intelligent Asset Care division will provide Integrator services to&
  
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• The Clean Space appointed preferred supplier by Wavenet

  16-07-2026 13:49 via chtmag.com
  
  Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has been appointed as preferred cleaning and washroom services supplier to Wavenet’s Work Area Recovery estate across the UK.
  Wavenet provides secure, fully equipped office environments for contracted customers whose staff need an alternative place to work if they are unable to access their usual workplace. Its UK network comprises nine business continuity centres and around 4,000 fully equipped desk positions, located within easy re
  
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• The Clean Space lands multi-site win with Wavenet

  16-07-2026 13:37 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Wavenet has selected specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, as its preferred cleaning and washroom services supplier across its UK Work Area Recovery estate.
  Wavenet provides secure, fully equipped office environments for contracted customers whose staff need an alternative place to work if they are unable to access their usual workplace. Its UK network comprises nine business continuity centres and around 4,000 fully equipped desk positions, located within easy reach of major
  
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• SIA removes recognition of awarding body 

  16-07-2026 13:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has given notice to the British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) to terminate their recognition agreement, under which the SIA approved BIIAB as an awarding organisation for certain SIA licence-linked qualifications.
  The SIA gave notice to BIIAB on 14 July, which means that, with immediate effect, BIIAB should not register any new learners for any of its SIA licence-linked training. BIIAB must also not issue any new licence-linked qual
  
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• Global contract win for Sodexo with Meta

  16-07-2026 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo has secured a major contract with Meta to deliver food services across its global portfolio.
  The enterprise partnership covers more than 130 locations in over 30 countries across all regions, including a highly diverse range of environments, such as corporate offices, large campuses, data centres, conference hubs and smaller office locations. Service delivery will start progressively in the coming months.
  Awarded following a highly competitive global tender process, Sodexo says it demonst
  
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• Director hire at Morris & Spottiswood Group

  16-07-2026 11:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Multi-skilled end-to-end service provider, Morris & Spottiswood Group, has appointed Claire Sarafilovic as Director of Professional Services, with the remit of establishing a fully integrated in-house advisory capability.
  The Group says the appointment is a crucial next step in its strategy of diversification into selected new sectors, services and geographies, providing its broad range of blue-chip, repeat business clients with a national end-to-end service. In this new role, Sarafilovic wi
  
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• Learnmore launches AI and data training for businesses to upskill talent

  16-07-2026 11:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New apprenticeship training programmes for AI and data science have been launched by training experts, Learnmore to meet the demand from employers looking to upskill staff.
  With studies showing a skills shortage in these fast changing workplace areas, the Learnmore courses will help participants build practical skills while achieving recognised standards.
  Recent research for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology found AI skills shortages are widespread, with 97 per cent of organi
  
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• 80 unique bin colour combinations making business waste compliance a visual minefield

  16-07-2026 10:32 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New analysis reveals a bin standardisation gap across the UK, with at least 80 unique bin colour combinations making recycling increasingly difficult for UK businesses.
  One year after landmark legislation required all UK businesses to separate dry recyclables and food waste, new research from commercial waste experts Direct365 reveals that a lack of national standards is turning business recycling into a fragmented landscape.
  The study analysed Freedom of Information data from 190 UK councils an
  
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• KoolDuct installed on net zero carbon office – Island, Manchester

  16-07-2026 09:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Phenolic ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System has been installed as part of Island, a 100,000 sq ft. office development in central Manchester, which has been designed to leading standards, including NABERS 5* and BREEAM ‘Excellent’, and to achieve net zero operational carbon performance.
  The Kingspan KoolDuct System was fabricated and installed by EcoDuct on the property, which is situated on John Dalton Street in the heart of the city. The development has been desig
  
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• Why AI will never replace the business of being human

  15-07-2026 15:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sussex Facilities Management MD and Co-founder Mark Jackson on why Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI mirrors the question every FM leader now faces – who decides what role AI plays in a business built on trust
  I didn’t expect to find myself nodding along to a papal encyclical. But when Pope Leo XIV published Magnifica Humanitas, his recent document on artificial intelligence, a fair amount of it landed exactly where I’ve been sitting for the past couple of years: in the boa
  
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• Skills shortages affecting safety at work

  15-07-2026 14:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Skills shortages risk making workplaces less safe and less productive, with an impact on the national economy, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
  In a new report from the RoSPA’s OSH Skills Commission, produced in partnership with Speedy Hire, industry experts highlight key challenges in recruitment, training and retention of competent workers. The report also makes recommendations for how employers and the UK Government can ensure the UK has the h
  
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• Finalists revealed for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026

  15-07-2026 13:14 via chtmag.com
  
  The finalists for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 have been announced, shining a spotlight on the organisations, teams and individuals setting the standard for excellence across Europe’s professional cleaning and hygiene sector.
  Now in their ninth year, the awards remain the only pan-European platform dedicated to recognising innovation, leadership and best practice in the industry. This year’s shortlist celebrates achievements across 11 categories, spanning digital
  
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• Brad and Max Reames of Peartree Cleaning Services awarded Chartered Status

  15-07-2026 13:02 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, is celebrating after Brad and Max Reames have been awarded Chartered Practitioner status through the Chartered Practitioners Register in Environmental Cleaning.
  Brad and his son Max, were formally recognised at a ceremony in London on 14 July 2026, receiving Chartered Practitioner status from the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners.
  The Chartered Practitioners Register
  
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• Covid Inquiry recognises that reusable PPE could have been part of the solution

  15-07-2026 12:52 via chtmag.com
  
  The TSA says it is pleased that the laundry industry has been recognised by the Covid Inquiry, in the module 5 release on 14 July.
  Initially the laundry industry was not included in the inquiry, but once the TSA had lobbied and explained the situation during the pandemic, the Association was allowed to make a statement. As a result, the latest module includes the following paragraphs (sections 4.78 and 4.79).
  In April 2020, the Textile Services Association (the trade association for the textile
  
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• Healthcare laundry and IPC: How NHS estates can make reusable textiles work safely

  15-07-2026 12:33 via chtmag.com
  
  With net zero targets and tight budgets to balance, reusable textiles offer FMs looking after NHS estates a proven way to cut waste and better control costs. But with IPC compliance and good patient outcomes top of the agenda, reuse can only be viable when laundry systems are safe and validated.
  To support FMs looking to make the switch, JLA has published a new white paper: Healthcare laundry and IPC standards: making reusable textiles work safely. Drawing on expert insight and independent studi
  
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• Better workbenches, better wellbeing: Rethinking the workbench as part of employee wellbeing

  15-07-2026 12:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mark has just finished reviewing the results of his company’s latest employee wellbeing survey. The scores are encouraging. Staff value the investment in mental health support, flexible working and occupational health initiatives. But as Facilities Manager for a busy engineering site, he knows wellbeing is influenced by more than policies and programmes. Every day he walks through workshops where technicians spend hours assembling, repairing and cutting materials. He also sees worn workben
  
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• Government reduces reliance on inefficient offices with 14 buildings closed last year

  15-07-2026 11:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fourteen government buildings were closed in the last year, contributing to savings across the government estate of £43.1 million in the past year.
  The Government Property Agency’s (GPA) Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) for 2025/26, published yesterday, shows four of these buildings were in the capital as the Plan for London progresses. The programme has secured £17.5 million in annual savings through these closures, procurement negotiations and Net Zero initiatives. The numbe
  
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• Government reduces reliance on inefficient London offices with 14 buildings closed last year

  15-07-2026 11:43 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Fourteen government buildings were closed in the last year, contributing to savings across the government estate of £43.1 million in the past year.
  The Government Property Agency’s (GPA) Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) for 2025/26, published yesterday, shows four of these buildings were in the capital as the Plan for London progresses. The programme has secured £17.5 million in annual savings through these closures, procurement negotiations and Net Zero initiatives. The numbe
  
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• Procure Plus marks 20 years of impact with over £2.67bn in procurement spent and £347m in savings for housing providers

  15-07-2026 10:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Manchester-based not-for-profit company specialising in social housing procurement is marking two decades of supporting housing providers to deliver better value, quality and social impact across England and Wales.
  Founded in 2006 as GM Procure, Procure Plus was created to improve housing maintenance through smarter collective procurement and to return the value generated directly back to communities.
  Since launching, Procure Plus has facilitated more than £2.67 billion in procurement
  
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• Chartered Practitioner Status awarded to Brad and Max Reames of Peartree Cleaning Services

  15-07-2026 10:20 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The father-and-son team at Peartree Cleaning Services have been awarded Chartered Practitioner status through the Chartered Practitioners Register in Environmental Cleaning.
  Brad Reames and his son Max Reames, were formally recognised at a ceremony in London on 14 July 2026, receiving Chartered Practitioner status from the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners.
  The Chartered Practitioners Register was established under Royal Charter, approved by the Privy Council, and is administered by t
  
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• Sustainable refurbishment upgrade

  15-07-2026 09:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Style Group’s Service & Maintenance team has demonstrated the value of repairing and upgrading existing movable wall systems after successfully refurbishing a 10-year-old installation originally supplied by another company.
  When Parkeray found that the original supplier of their movable wall system was unable to update the panel finishes, they approached Style for an alternative solution. Instead of replacing the complete system, Style provided a cost-effective refurbishment by replaci
  
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• Astley Hire becomes first hire company to be ISO:14068-1 accredited

  15-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Astley Hire has become the first hire company in the UK to be accredited with the ISO:14068-1 standard as they continue their push to be a zero-emission company. The Leigh-based company has been awarded accreditation by the National Quality Assurance (NQA) following a recent audit that reviewed its Carbon Neutral efforts as a business.
  
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• Chartwells on the menu at schools on the Isle of Wight

  14-07-2026 15:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  School and education catering specialist, Chartwells, has been awarded a three-year contract with Isle of Wight Schools to provide nutritious meals to children and young people across the Island from September 2026.
  The contract will see Chartwells serving over 4,000 meals a day to primary school pupils and provide catering to 3,000 secondary and sixth form students across the Isle of Wight. The partnership is underpinned by a dedicated Social Value Action Plan designed specifically for the loca
  
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• Cardo Group enhances its fire safety capabilities across Wales and the UK with acquisition

  14-07-2026 15:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Cardo Group, a leading provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and the public sector, has acquired Cardiff-based fire protection specialist company R. Lewis & Co Ltd.
  Founded in 1997, R. Lewis & Co Ltd delivers a complete range of passive fire protection services, including structural surveys, fire stopping, fire engineering, intumescent coatings, fire doors and specialist coatings to ensure full compliance and optimal protection for clients.
  
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• Safety vs. Sustainability: Navigating the confusion between refrigerant monitoring and leak detection

  14-07-2026 14:44 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Bryan Redmond, MSA Safety
  The terms ‘refrigerant monitor’ and ‘refrigerant leak detector’ are frequently used interchangeably across the industry – yet they serve fundamentally different purposes. Bryan Redmond, a technical specialist at MSA Safety, unpacks the regulatory requirements and practical applications of each, offering guidance for operators navigating both safety compliance and sustainability goals.
  In the modern HVAC-R landscape, ‘refrigerant mo
  
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• JLA’s new white paper on healthcare laundry and IPC standards explains how NHS estates can make reusable textiles work safely

  14-07-2026 14:25 via fmj.co.uk
  
  With net zero targets and tight budgets to balance, reusable textiles offer FMs looking after NHS estates a proven way to cut waste and better control costs. But with IPC compliance and good patient outcomes top of the agenda, reuse can only be viable when laundry systems are safe and validated.
  To support FMs looking to make the switch, JLA has published a new white paper: Healthcare laundry and IPC standards: making reusable textiles work safely. Drawing on expert insight and independent studi
  
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• Chartway Janitorial marks 25th anniversary by winning major family business award

  14-07-2026 13:48 via chtmag.com
  
  A leading supplier of cleaning and hygiene products which is celebrating 25 years of trading has spoken of its delight at winning a coveted family business award.
  Kent-based Chartway Janitorial was the proud winner of the People’s Choice Award for London & the South East at the recent National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026. It secured the public voted title at the awards ceremony hosted by Family Business United (FBU), and this impressive milestone follows its success last ye
  
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• Hospitality operators urged to rethink behind-the-scenes processes as guest expectations continue to change 

  14-07-2026 13:33 via chtmag.com
  
  Hospitality businesses across the UK are being urged to reassess their back-of-house operations, as rising guest expectations place increasing pressure on areas traditionally viewed as purely operational.
  According to Ela Hedges, Business Development Manager at Miele Professional: “Businesses are trying to balance the rise in expectations around quality, speed and sustainability, while managing ongoing cost pressures and staff shortages. That gap is where a lot of the
  
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• Catalyst for change

  14-07-2026 12:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Dan Pilling, Workplace Strategy Director for TSK, a national workplace strategy, design and build partner, believes the office is not becoming obsolete; but rather evolving into a powerful catalyst for change. He explains why to Sara Bean
  In recent years, bold claims about the death of the workplace have intensified as hybrid working has become firmly established. Yet rather than the office becoming obsolete, says Dan Pilling, Workplace Strategy Director for TSK, it is evolving from simply being
  
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