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• CIOB publishes building regulations guide for construction clients

  18-08-2026 10:30 via fmj.co.uk
  The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published a new, FREE, guide to help construction clients better understand their responsibilities under Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
  The guide is aimed at anyone commissioning building work on behalf of a business, public body, charity or other non-domestic organisation. It clearly sets out a client’s legal duties under the Building Safety Act 2022, as well as helping identify which projects are and are not subject to Bui
  
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• Peartree appoints Andy Gook to drive growth in Scotland

  18-08-2026 12:46 via chtmag.com
  
  Peartree Cleaning Services, the commercial cleaning specialist, has appointed Andy Gook as Business Development Manager as the company looks to accelerate its growth across Scotland.
  Edinburgh-based Gook brings more than 20 years’ experience selling soft services, including eight years within the commercial cleaning sector. His appointment forms part of Peartree’s wider growth strategy and will see him focus primarily on securing new business across Scotland while also developing opp
  
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• Biffa bags expanded nationwide KFC contract

  18-08-2026 12:17 via chtmag.com
  
  Biffa has retained and expanded its waste management partnership with all non-franchise KFC restaurants across Great Britain.
  Having successfully supported KFC for several years, Biffa will now provide waste management services across its full portfolio of equity-owned restaurants.
  Drawing on its extensive experience in the hospitality sector and nationwide network, Biffa will deliver tailored collection services across the estate, helping ensure a consistent, high-quality service for KFC resta
  
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• Director promotion at Complii

  18-08-2026 11:52 via fmj.co.uk
  Building safety and regulatory compliance services provider, Complii, has promoted Julie Thompson to HR Director, joining the Senior Leadership Team.
  Thompson has been promoted internally from her role as Senior HR Business Partner, a position she joined bringing a wealth of experience across multinational organisations and particular expertise in navigating global due diligence, integrations and large-scale organisational change.
  Since joining, Thompson has played a central role in supporting t
  
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• Property Connect Networking Events in August

  18-08-2026 11:23 via fmj.co.uk
  Property-connect.org was formed to respond to a direct need of property professionals within the construction/FM and built environments. This includes anyone within the industry from FMs, Planners, Designers, Architects, Interior Designers, and all trades within the building envelope.
  Meeting monthly at various locations throughout the UK, each event has its own host ambassadors, bringing together property people within their areas. It’s an informal atmosphere, interacting with others to e
  
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• Equans acquires Mway Communications 

  18-08-2026 11:09 via fmj.co.uk
  Equans UK has acquired Mway Communications to strengthen highway technology capabilities in the UK.
  Mway, a leading specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure, serves National Highways and Tier 1 contractors throughout the UK’s Strategic Road Network (SRN), delivering critical technology and engineering solutions that underpin National Highways three key imperatives – safety, customer & delivery. The company employs 100 people and generates an annual
  
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• Facility management and customer experience in the middle east: lessons, challenges and opportunities

  18-08-2026 10:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Facility Management has developed rapidly across the Arab region over the past three decades, building on an established professional foundation in operations and maintenance. Yahya Shokr MEP Section Head for Egypt, BEEAH Group describes how modern FM concepts met this existing expertise and gradually integrated with local practices.
  I have witnessed a transformation from traditional operations and maintenance towards a more integrated discipline concerned with assets, services, users and custom
  
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• Senior appointment at Peartree to drive growth across Scotland

  18-08-2026 09:55 via fmj.co.uk
  Commercial cleaning specialist, Peartree Cleaning Services, has appointed Andy Gook as Business Development Manager as the company looks to accelerate its growth across Scotland.
  Edinburgh-based Gook brings more than 20 years’ experience selling soft services, including eight years within the commercial cleaning sector. His appointment forms part of Peartree’s wider growth strategy and will see him focus primarily on securing new business across Scotland while also developing opportu
  
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• Chartway Janitorial marks 25th anniversary with award win

  18-08-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.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 winner of the People’s Choice Award for London and 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).
  
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• Value still leads professional hygiene purchasing—but trust, transparency and AI are reshaping supplier decisions

  17-08-2026 14:00 via chtmag.com
  
  New international research from Mulberry has revealed that professional hygiene buyers are demanding more from their suppliers—combining traditional expectations of value and reliability with growing demands for transparency, credible sustainability evidence and consistent communication.
  The New Hygiene Buying Model: What influences supplier selection, trust and loyalty in the professional hygiene industry is based on responses from 1,320 professionals working across health, hygiene and fa
  
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• New industry awards launched to celebrate excellence across the washroom sector 

  17-08-2026 13:42 via chtmag.com
  
  The Independent Washroom Services Association (IWSA) is launching its inaugural industry awards in partnership with the prestigious Loo of the Year Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement of its members across the UK’s washroom sector.
  The six new IWSA Awards will be presented for the first time during the next annual Loo of the Year Awards ceremony, which takes place on Wednesday 13 January 2027 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. These awards
  
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• M&E contract win for Kimpton in Liverpool

  17-08-2026 13:23 via fmj.co.uk
  Kimpton has secured the mechanical & electrical (M&E) engineering contract at The City of Liverpool College.
  Social value comprised a key component of the procurement process and Kimpton will now host a number of students on T-Level placements. It will also support the college to refurbish its Plumbing & Gas Workshop by designing and installing its gas and water infrastructure and providing industry hardware and appliances to support students’ learning, providing around £
  
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• BSRIA publishes essential guide to Building Regulations

  17-08-2026 12:57 via fmj.co.uk
  BSRIA has published BG92/2026 Building Regulations a new guide to help building services engineers, designers and contractors navigate complex compliance needs.
  Building Regulations are legal requirements supported by guidance in 24 Approved Documents. BG 92/2026 brings these together in an easy-to-follow guide. It covers Parts A to T and the key legislative differences across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It’s an essential and practical resource throughout design and cons
  
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• Stadium Support Services partnership brings AI-powered asset management to UK estates

  17-08-2026 12:32 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities management and building services specialist, Stadium Support Services (SSS), has teamed up with asset-survey platform Verixo to tackle a longstanding challenge in the property industry – unreliable asset data.
  The partnership combines SSS’ on-site expertise with Verixo’s AI-powered technology to give organisations an accurate, live view of the furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) across their estates, from initial purchase through to reuse or end of life.
  It
  
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• Biffa expands KFC contract

  17-08-2026 12:04 via fmj.co.uk
  Waste management firm, Biffa has retained and expanded its partnership with all non-franchise KFC restaurants across Great Britain.
  Having successfully supported KFC for several years, Biffa will now provide waste management services across its full portfolio of equity-owned restaurants.
  Drawing on its extensive experience in the hospitality sector and nationwide network, Biffa will deliver tailored collection services across the estate, helping ensure a consistent, high-quality service for KFC
  
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• Schools face heating decarbonisation challenge 

  17-08-2026 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  Schools across the UK are facing growing pressure to decarbonise heating systems as policy expectations evolve, funding routes shift and ageing estates continue to compete for limited investment.
  Decarbonising the Education Estate – Policy and Regulatory Landscape, a new report commissioned by heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi and prepared by Talan UK and Ireland, maps the regulations, funding opportunities and practical considerations shaping the move to low-carbon heating acr
  
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• Man United and Levy unveil plans for Old Trafford’s first permanent matchday fan zone

  17-08-2026 11:28 via fmj.co.uk
  Manchester United has unveiled plans for its first-ever permanent matchday fan zone at Old Trafford, offering supporters a space to meet fellow Reds and enjoy the pre-match build-up together.
  The Paddock will sit just 15 metres behind the Stretford End, making it the closest place to the stadium to enjoy great local food, drink and lively entertainment.
  Responding to strong demand from supporters, the new, free-to-enter, 1,300-capacity fan zone will only be open on matchdays, offering all Manche
  
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• New service provider appointed for The Meadows

  17-08-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Facilities services provider, Atlas Retail, has been awarded a new contract for the supply of cleaning and security services at The Meadows Shopping centre, worth circa £1.5 million.
  
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• GMI Construction Group builds public sector portfolio with four places on Crescent Construction Framework

  17-08-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  GMI Construction Group has secured places on all four lots it bid for under the new Crescent Construction framework, strengthening its ability to deliver public-sector projects across the Midlands and North of England.
  The appointments cover two NEC4 contract routes in each region, NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract with Professional Services Contract and NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract with Design and Build.
  Operated by Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC), the framework prov
  
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• The O2 appoints Recorra to help maximise recycling across the entertainment venue  

  14-08-2026 11:31 via fmj.co.uk
  Commercial waste and recycling company Recorra has been appointed as the waste and recycling partner for The O2, one of the world’s most iconic entertainment venues. The contract commenced on 2 July 2026 and sees Recorra delivering a comprehensive range of waste and recycling services across The O2’s AEG-managed areas.
  A key focus of the partnership will be maximising the value recovered from The O2’s recyclable materials, including dry mixed recycling, food waste, plastics, an
  
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• University heat pump project delivers £2m in decarbonisation savings

  14-08-2026 10:38 via fmj.co.uk
  Birmingham City University has replaced the gas heating in its School of Health Sciences with heat pumps, as part of a wider £3.3 million decarbonisation programme across the university’s estate.
  Delivered by principal contractor SHEco Renewable Systems in collaboration with wholesaler, Kooltech and heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric, a two-month value-engineering process identified £2 million of savings for the university, while fully meeting the building’s requ
  
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• GPA announces crucial step forward in delivering a new Civil Service office space in Darlington

  14-08-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  The Government Property Agency (GPA) has taken an important step forward in delivering a new Civil Service office space in Darlington. Approximately 800 tonnes of steel are now being installed at the site of the Brunswick Street Government Hub, which will become the permanent home of the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC).
  The steel structure will form the frame of the building, with installation set to be completed in October this year. The Brunswick Street Government Hub is due to open during th
  
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• Jangro expands distribution network in the North West and South West

  14-08-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Jangro, the UK and Europe’s largest network of independent janitorial distributors, is expanding its network across the North West and South West, creating new opportunities for independent businesses to join the group.
  
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• BESA awards 2026 puts special emphasis on youth education

  13-08-2026 15:00 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced its Industry Awards shortlist which places a special emphasis on youth education this year. The awards, which comprise 21 categories, reward individuals, teams, and companies responsible for delivering projects, products, innovations, and initiatives that demonstrate excellence in all aspects of building services engineering.
  The winners will be announced at a glittering BESA Awards dinner at the historic Brewery, Chiswell Street
  
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• G4S wins back a multi-site security contract with Coventry University

  13-08-2026 11:34 via fmj.co.uk
  G4S Secure Solutions UK has won back a comprehensive security services contract with Coventry University. The multi-site agreement combines student mental health support, full parking management, and eco-friendly technology across Coventry and satellite campuses.
  The five-year partnership will see a team of approximately 100 protection colleagues deliver services ranging from mental health first-aid to managing car parking at the leading educational institution.
  Mobilisation is underway, ensurin
  
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• Bidvest Noonan appoints new Director of Operations

  13-08-2026 11:06 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Bidvest Noonan, a leading provider of FM services, has appointed Marielle Howitt as Director of Operations, leading service delivery across its Education and Public Sector portfolio in the UK.
  
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• Zehnder Group UK appoints Neil Atkins as Framework and Distribution National Sales Manager

  13-08-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Indoor climate specialist Zehnder Group UK has announced the appointment of Neil Atkins as its new Framework & Distribution National Sales Manager. In his new role, Atkins will be responsible for leading Zehnder’s Framework & Distribution sales strategy, strengthening relationships with key customers, designers, developers, and partners, while supporting growth across the business.
  Working closely with the Commercial Director and wider commercial team, he will help deliver the comp
  
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• Vert Projects appointed as main contractor for transformation of art deco landmark

  13-08-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  The £22 million transformation of the rebranded Carreras building, an art deco landmark at London’s Mornington Crescent has begun with the appointment of main contractor Vert Projects.
  The building, previously known as Greater London House, takes its new name from its original use as the Carreras ‘Black Cat’ factory from 1928 to 1958.
  The building is located within London’s Knowledge Quarter and at a gateway for Euston’s future HS2 station, putting it at the i
  
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• CHAS Elite Accreditation for Core Maintenance Services

  12-08-2026 13:25 via fmj.co.uk
  Core Maintenance Services, the specialist provider of mechanical and electrical maintenance services, has achieved CHAS Elite accreditation, the highest level available through the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. The accreditation provides clients with independent assurance of the company’s health and safety, compliance and risk management standards, while reducing the prequalification burden for new contract opportunities.
  CHAS Elite incorporates the Common Assessment Sta
  
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• New platform delivers faster more responsive housing repairs to Southampton City Council

  12-08-2026 12:27 via fmj.co.uk
  Southampton City Council has selected Totalmobile’s Field First platform to modernise its housing repairs service, bringing repairs management, workforce scheduling and operational performance together to support a faster, more accountable service for residents.
  The investment comes as housing providers face increasing expectations around service quality, transparency and accountability. Alongside rising demand, engagement with the Housing Ombudsman reinforced the Council’s ambition
  
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