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• Have you considered using body-worn cameras in your facilities?

  08-12-2025 11:40 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities management (FM) has always focused on trust, transparency, and operational efficiency. Today, as buildings become smarter and stakeholder expectations rise, body-worn cameras (BWCs) are becoming increasingly more popular to ensure security, compliance and help strengthen safety and accountability across their customer base.
  Once viewed primarily for those in the police force, BWCs are becoming increasingly more popular in many industries, such as facilities management. Recent studies
  
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• 2026 Trends: Data discipline, smart AI, and the death of the spreadsheet

  08-12-2025 15:34 via fmj.co.uk
  By Rob Gilbert, Managing Director – Commercial & Infrastructure, Totalmobile
  2025 has been a year of fast change, and most organisations across the commercial and infrastructure sectors are now well into their digitisation journey. But 2026 won’t be about adding more tech. It’ll be about making sense of the data we already have — and using it properly. The rise of the Chief Data OfficerThe biggest shift we’ll see in 2026 is the increasing presence of the Chief D
  
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• Getting your workplace flu season ready

  08-12-2025 15:11 via chtmag.com
  By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene
  The flu season in the UK started unusually early this year, following a seasonal virus suddenly mutating in the summer. It has led to predictions by experts that we’re experiencing the worst flu season in a decade.
  Employers often feel helpless to the impact flu has on their business, with minor illnesses – such as colds and flu – accounting for approximately 30 per cent of all workplace absence
  
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• Corps Security secures Neovia Logistics win

  08-12-2025 14:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Corps Security has won a three-year contract with contract logistics provider Neovia Logistics, which will see 10 Corps officers providing estate security, guarding, site support and searching services at the company’s distribution centre near Milton Keynes.
  Under the contract, Corps will provide comprehensive security services for Neovia Logistics, which operates in a highly regulated environment requiring stringent security protocols to meet accreditation requirements on behalf
  
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• EMCOR UK extends Department of Health and Social Care partnership

  08-12-2025 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  EMCOR UK has secured a five-year total facilities management contract with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) following a competitive tender process through the Crown Commercial Services Framework.
  The new contract, commencing in the last quarter of 2025, will see EMCOR UK providing national coverage to several facilities. FM services include engineering, cleaning, security, and front of house and catering services. Services will adhere to strict audit standards and a proactive appr
  
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• Ensure site safety with Body-Worn Cameras

  08-12-2025 11:40 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities management (FM) has always focused on trust, transparency, and operational efficiency. Today, as buildings become smarter and stakeholder expectations rise, body-worn cameras (BWCs) are becoming increasingly more popular to ensure security, compliance and help strengthen safety and accountability across their customer base.
  Once viewed primarily for those in the police force, BWCs are becoming increasingly more popular in many industries, such as facilities management. Recent studies
  
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• Key leadership changes at DASFire

  08-12-2025 10:00 via fmj.co.uk
  Dave Parry, new MD of DASFire
  DASFire, a leading provider of fire detection and suppression solutions for the data centre sector and an Alpine Group company, has announced several key leadership appointments to support the company’s evolution and growth.
  David Parry has been appointed as Managing Director, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a strong track record of leadership. In his new role, Parry will guide DASFire’s ongoing expansion, ensuring the company continues to d
  
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• NHSPS sets out advice to accelerate delivery of Neighbourhood Health Centres

  08-12-2025 09:39 via fmj.co.uk
  NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has released a report outlining practical and cost-effective advice for local NHS providers to deliver many of the proposed Neighbourhood Health Centres (NHCs) across England, part of the Government’s NHS Neighbourhood Rebuild Programme.
  The paper, ‘Making Neighbourhood Health Centres a Reality: Optimising the Existing Estate’, responds to the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan and its commitment to deliver at least 100 NHCs by 2030.
  The centre
  
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• FMs asked to support new campaign on the silent danger of sleeping in bins

  08-12-2025 09:10 via fmj.co.uk
  Grundon Waste Management has partnered with Crisis, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness, to launch The Risks of Sleeping in Bins.
  The new campaign, provides advice for people who may seek shelter from the cold or protect themselves from danger by sleeping in a bin. It also offers guidance for businesses and the wider public on how to recognise the telltale signs that someone may have taken refuge inside a waste bin.
  Reg Hodson, Grundon’s Head of SHEQ (Safety, Health,
  
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• Aermec six-pipe unit boosts campus efficiency

  08-12-2025 08:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Research indicates that good indoor air quality (IAQ) is key for a comfortable, effective learning environment and also benefits health, making high-quality air conditioning vital. Barnfield College addressed air quality needs and environmental concerns by installing Aermec’s CPS system and NRP chiller. The CPS six-pipe unit efficiently delivers simultaneous heating and cooling and provides domestic hot water up to 73ºC.
  This is the first installation in the UK for Aermec’s CPS
  
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• Ecobat Battery re-launches as Veloris

  08-12-2025 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Following its sale from the Ecobat Group and a subsequent comprehensive review of its position in and value to the market, Europe’s largest independent battery distributor is now Veloris.
  
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• Peartree Cleaning Services wins prestigious Green Apple Award

  05-12-2025 13:24 via chtmag.com
  Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has been honoured with a prestigious Green Apple Award for ‘Helping the Environment’, recognising the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership.
  The award was presented on 17 November at the House of Lords, where organisations from around the world came together to celebrate excellence in environmental innovation, commitment, a
  
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• Knights advises on management buyout for Sheffield-based industrial cleaning specialists

  05-12-2025 13:17 via chtmag.com
  Sheffield-based law firm Knights has advised on the management buyout of local Industrial Cleaning company, IRATA Rope Access Grit Blasting, and Confined Space Entry & Rescue business, LRES-UK from its founders.
  Established in 2012, LRES-UK has become a leading provider of industrial cleaning and site support services. The buyout will see ownership transferred from co-founders Lee Reynolds and David Reynolds to the existing leadership team of LRES-UK, led by Thomas Rowland (Managing Director
  
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• Webinar FMJ and askporter: How to overcome the comms gap in FM with AI and tech tools

  05-12-2025 12:59 via fmj.co.uk
  According to the 2026 UK Facilities Management Market Research Report by askporter, facilities management professionals want clear, verifiable evidence of work being delivered, with teams that can communicate progress in real time. This requires technology that is affordable, intuitive, and quick to adopt.
  Yet the report found that:
  Over three quarters of FM professionals (76 per cent) experience operational inefficiencies caused by siloed software which results in a lack of real-time visibilit
  
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• WORKTECH Index launched to help companies improve experience

  05-12-2025 11:53 via fmj.co.uk
  The future of work is ever-evolving, but one question keeps shaping these changes as they unfold: magnetise vs mandate – how do we get employees back into the office? Mandates for workplace attendance are being implemented across a wide variety of firms globally, but experts warn that without enhancing experience, companies risk losing staff.
  An enticing workplace experience can benefit everyone, because when employees want to be in the office, culture improves – and when culture imp
  
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• Vertas Group presented with King’s Award for Enterprise

  05-12-2025 11:21 via fmj.co.uk
  Vertas Group has formally been presented with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of Sustainable Development. The presentation took place at the company’s Ipswich headquarters on 3 December.
  Vertas Group is the only facilities management company in the UK to receive this accolade in 2025, marking a truly historic achievement.
  The award was presented by Clare, Countess of Euston, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, who is The King’s official r
  
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• Amulet wins award for Best Security Training Initiative

  05-12-2025 10:47 via fmj.co.uk
  Amulet has been recognised at the 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards for its leadership in modernising frontline railway security training.
  The business was also commended for Security Guarding Company of the Year – over £35 million turnover, and highly commended for its partnership with c2c in the Security Team of the Year category.
  This year’s award celebrates the Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme (RSAS) Plus, which was first developed in par
  
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• New research reveals competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators

  05-12-2025 10:35 via fmj.co.uk
  Lift industry leaders are calling for action as new research has found widespread competency gaps in FM teams managing lifts and escalators, with many struggling to keep pace with safety and compliance demands.
  Skills gaps and competency shortfalls are leaving many facilities management teams unable to confidently manage and maintain lifts safely. These deficiencies risk occupant safety, disrupt operations, and expose building owners and managers to regulatory and financial penalties.
  Amid risin
  
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• CIBSE conference explores the future of building performance

  05-12-2025 10:28 via fmj.co.uk
  CIBSE’s recent conference, ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’, brought together senior engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within building performance.
  Aligned with 2024–25 CIBSE President Fiona Cousins’ theme, the event focused on practical strategies to enhance sustainability, efficiency and occupant wellbeing across the built environment. D
  
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• Atlas London appoints new MD

  05-12-2025 10:13 via cleaningmag.com
  Atlas FM, one of the UK’s fastest-growing FM providers, has appointed Dan Smallbone as Managing Director of Atlas London.
  
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• Thomas Dudley has acquired Bailey Products and its iconic Blue Rods®, expanding its range of products designed for drainage, telecoms, and chimney industries sales at home and abroad

  05-12-2025 09:34 via fmj.co.uk
  Thomas Dudley and The Marmon Group Limited (TMGL), a US-owned (Marmon Holdings, Inc) company who provide engineering solutions across 11 industry groups, have agreed terms to transfer the production of Bailey products from Cerro EMS (a company within TMGL) to Thomas Dudley who will continue to manufacture Bailey products in the UK.
  Bailey Products are well known for their range of high-quality drain rods and test plugs which are manufactured and distributed from their site in Birmingham, West Mi
  
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• E.ON webinar: Moving from a reactive service to a proactive service

  04-12-2025 14:34 via fmj.co.uk
  E.ON webinar on Wednesday 14 January at 11:00am
  Moving from a reactive service to proactive services: Identifying energy issues early and automaticallyBuilding Management Systems (BMS) have long been used to control the heart of a building – monitoring and controlling its essential systems such as lighting, ventilation, heating and air conditioning.
  Facilities Managers want the best visibility to help detect and deal with concerns before they become issues. Instead of a retailer discoverin
  
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• Sodexo partnership celebrates a decade of supporting SEND students into hospitality careers

  04-12-2025 12:57 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Aurora Group, a leading independent provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with additional needs, are celebrating 10 years of collaboration focused on empowering young people to create meaningful opportunities that go far beyond the classroom – opening doors, building confidence, and helping students discover their potential in the hospitality industry.
  The partnership was founded by Mike Taylor, Learning & Develop
  
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• Green Apple Award for Peartree Cleaning Services

  04-12-2025 12:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Professional cleaning and facilities solutions business, Peartree Cleaning Services, has received a Green Apple Award for ‘Helping the Environment’.
  The award, presented on 17 November at the House of Lords, recognises the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership.
  Established in 1994, the Green Apple Awards (run by The Green Organisation), recognise, reward, and promote environmental best practices across companies, councils, communities, and
  
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• BCC urges industry to help stamp out modern slavery

  04-12-2025 12:26 via fmj.co.uk
  The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is calling on member associations and organisations across the cleaning, hygiene and FM sector to take action on modern slavery.
  Modern slavery occurs where someone is forced into working in conditions where they are exploited and their rights are breached, often involving trafficking, coercion or sexual exploitation.
  While all businesses must beware of using staff who are victims of modern slavery, whether in a company itself or in its supply chain, the risks
  
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• New CEO and exec promotions to support strategic transformation at Thermatic

  04-12-2025 10:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Facilities management company, Thermatic, has appointed a new CEO and strengthened its Executive team with several key promotions.
  Joe Lyon (pictured above) formerly Operations Director at Thermatic, has been appointed to the role of CEO. Lyon will steer the organisation through its next phase of strategic transformation as the company continues to challenge the traditional FM market. He takes over from Paul Douglas-Fleet who is emigrating to take on a new role.
  Lyon said: “I am honoured
  
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• Double win for Corps Security at 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards

  04-12-2025 10:17 via fmj.co.uk
  Corps Security celebrated a double win at this year’s Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The social enterprise was recognised in two categories: Inspiration in HR, and Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year. In both categories, Corps was praised for its people-focused strategy that directly supports business success and profitability.
  The Inspiration in HR award praised key initiatives, including the management development programme, the £45,000 investment in its internal
  
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• Empower partners with leading HVAC solutions provider, D-MEC Services

  04-12-2025 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  Empower is proud to announce that D-MEC Services, a specialist provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions, has joined the Empower Group.
  Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bedfordshire, D-MEC Services has built a reputation as a trusted partner for commercial and industrial clients across the South East. The company delivers end-to-end HVAC solutions, from design and installation to servicing and planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and holds long-standing relationships
  
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• Helix International Group Limited secures significant private equity investment

  04-12-2025 09:40 via fmj.co.uk
  Rosalind Benjamin, founder of Helix International Group
  Leading risk, compliance and safety specialist, Helix International Group Limited (“Helix International Group”), has secured significant investment from Queen’s Park Equity (QPE) to support and continue its impressive growth trajectory.
  Founded in 2011 by Rosalind Benjamin, Helix International Group is a multi-faceted group providing a range of risk, safety and compliance services fo
  
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• MTX Contracts Ltd acquires FM provider Elite Group

  03-12-2025 14:29 via fmj.co.uk
  Elite Group, a facilities management and engineering services provider has been acquired by Healthcare Modern Methods of Construction specialist MTX Contracts Ltd.
  According to MTX, the acquisition marks an exciting milestone for the company as the business continues to strengthen its maintenance, small works and FM capabilities to support both existing healthcare clients and the wider NHS estate.
  With the NHS reporting a maintenance backlog valued at more than £16 billion, the combined ca
  
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