Cleaning Industry news

• Hydrating smarter: Why facilities managers are turning to plastic free solutions like Aquablu

  17-06-2025 10:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Today, facility managers are under pressure to find smart ways to reduce costs, improve sustainability and support staff wellbeing. One easy place to make a big impact is something we all use every day – water.
  Bottled water and basic dispensers have long been the norm, but now there is a better option. Aquablu Refill+, provided by workplace refreshment specialists such as Vending Sense, is a modern hydration system that removes single use plastics, improves employee health and saves money
  
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• Company of Cooks toasts new partnership with Ridgeview Wine Estate

  28-07-2026 14:33 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ridgeview Wine Estate has appointed Company of Cooks as its food, drink and hospitality partner.
  This is the first time the English sparkling wine producer in Ditchling, East Sussex has outsourced its food and beverage offer and the three-year deal will see Company of Cooks bring its destinations specialism to the winery’s Rows & Vine restaurant and events space.
  Company of Cooks says it was chosen for its expertise and reputation for elevating guest experiences through great food and
  
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• OCS buying Mitie is not the surprise. What comes next might be.

  28-07-2026 13:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Martyn Freeman, CEO of Q3 Services
  Martyn Freeman was Managing Director of the Facilities Management division and latterly Chief Development and Strategy Officer at Mitie spanning a 25-year career, before establishing the Q3 Services challenger business in 2018.
  The proposed OCS acquisition of Mitie has been described as a shockwave running through the FM sector. The timing may be surprising, but I am not sure it should shock anyone. If anything, it is one of the clearest signs yet that the
  
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• Rising FMs event to feature on opening day of Facilities & Events Management Live!

  28-07-2026 12:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A year on from a successful launch, Facilities & Estates Management Live returns to the Business Design Centre in London on the 20th and 21st October 2026.
  This year’s show features a move to the main hall at BDC – where, as well as well as fielding many more exhibitors the seminar programme has been extended to include inspirational speakers and a new community hub area.
  We’re also pleased to announce that Rising FMs, a community of IWFM members committed to inspiring peop
  
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• Verification to the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is now open

  28-07-2026 12:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  From today, buildings and their evidence can be submitted for verification by Bureau Veritas, allowing robust Net Zero Carbon Aligned claims.
  The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) was established in 2022 to provide a consistent, industry-agreed definition of net zero carbon which could cut through greenwash and robustly demonstrate in use performance. Following input from more than 350 industry experts, the Standard (Version 1) was published this March, and its verification sc
  
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• Construction activity forecast to fall significantly in 2026

  28-07-2026 11:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Construction Products Association’s (CPA) forecast for construction output has been downgraded further in its Summer forecast, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East conflict that are starting to pass through to both the demand and cost sides of the UK economy.
  Construction output year-to-date so far in 2026 has already fallen by 1.6 per cent, according to the Office for National Statistics, even before the impacts of the conflict and it is now expected to fall by 3.3 per cent ov
  
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• Expert advice on how FMs can tackle hidden cyber risks in building systems

  28-07-2026 10:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  With new technologies moving at pace, facilities managers are being warned of the hidden cyber security risks inside their building systems.
  According to the latest UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 43 per cent of businesses reported a cyber security breach within the last 12 months, while the number of businesses which have adopted advanced controls like two-factor authentication (47 per cent) and user monitoring (30 per cent) remains low.
  While FMs have been quick to embrace new t
  
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• A year of measurable progress highlighted in Corps Security’s 2026 ESG report

  28-07-2026 09:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Corps Security has published its 2026 ESG report reflecting on its environmental, social and governance performance in 2025. Its highlights include an 18.57 per cent reduction in total carbon footprint, Platinum certification from Neutral Carbon Zone, £275,000 raised for its charity partners, and advanced compliance dashboard monitoring.
  The specialist security provider’s 18.57 per cent reduction in total carbon emissions marked significant progress towards its 2050 net zero target,
  
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• Contract cleaning market to see a £200 million boost in 2026 - Report

  28-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  A new report from MTW Research forecasts the contract cleaning market will grow by £200 million in 2026, as artificial intelligence and tech innovation underpin revenue and capex growth.
  
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• Lightning protection

  27-07-2026 15:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Lewis Berry: Author of The Down-To-Earth Guide to Lightning Protection Testing & Inspection and Founder of the Down-to-Earth Group with advice on practical compliance challenges and responsibilities for system maintenance
  Lightning protection is often regarded as something of a ‘dark art’ and a bit of an afterthought in building maintenance until the annual test and inspection date arrives. Yet upon completion of the test, how many facilities managers receive their lightning prot
  
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• Azteca Facilities Management expands to Liverpool with new Exchange Flags hub

  27-07-2026 14:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Regional infrastructure support specialist, Azteca Facilities Management (also widely known as Azteca Security,) has solidified its presence in Merseyside with the launch of its dedicated city-centre hub at the iconic Exchange Flags.
  Operating from the Regus Business Centre inside Horton House, the expansion places the firm directly at the heart of Liverpool’s commercial district. The company says the strategic move is designed to support the region’s booming hospitality, retail, and
  
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• ‘Right-sizing’ higher education estates could aid university challenges

  27-07-2026 13:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  UK’s higher education sector must look at how their estates are being used if they are to overcome financial constraints, says a former director of university estates
  The comments, from Darren Kibble, Director at Landwood Group, follow a series of high-profile announcements across the higher education sector.
  The University of Dundee has confirmed plans to cut a further 190 jobs as it seeks to address a significant financial deficit, despite already reducing its workforce by around 675 rol
  
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• The Clean Space appoints Stefano Cabras as CEO

  27-07-2026 13:17 via chtmag.com
  
  Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has appointed Stefano Cabras as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, as Founder Charlie Mowat moves from CEO to Chairman.
  Cabras joined The Clean Space as Finance Director 15 years ago and has served as Managing Director for the past six years. In his new role, he will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the business, overseeing its operations, continued growth and long-term development.
  During his time with the
  
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• Andrew Glassford appointed projects director at Textile Services Association

  27-07-2026 13:09 via chtmag.com
  
  The Textile Services Association has appointed Andrew Glassford as its new Projects Director.
  He has a deep connection to the laundry industry – his parents met at on a laundry technical course at Derby college – and his career has granted him a broad experience of the laundry industry as a whole. He spent 20 years at Paragon Laundry in a variety of roles ending up as Operations Director. He then moved to become a consultant at NewGen, where he offered his expertise on the industry t
  
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• Tendra acquires multi-disciplinary facilities management provider

  27-07-2026 12:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Tendra Technical Services has further grown its group portfolio with its acquisition of multi-disciplinary facilities management provider, FMS Integrated Building Services Ltd (FMS).
  Backed by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II, Tendra is quickly evolving into a leading UK technical services group for the built environment, bringing together high-quality regional businesses with specialist capability, trusted customer relationships, and a shared commitment to service excellence. Tendra’s a
  
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• Sustainable cleaning and hygiene solutions within kitchen and foodservice environments

  27-07-2026 12:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Victoria Carroll, Sales and Marketing Director at HOBART Service
  “There’s no doubt that cleaning and hygiene are non-negotiables within kitchen and foodservice environments. Used day in, day out, catering equipment operates in some of the most demanding environments, while also being subject to food residue, grease, germs and other contaminants that require regular and consistent cleaning.Effective cleaning is about more than appearance. It plays a critical role in preventing cross-c
  
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• Mitie lands £18m waste management deal with MAG

  27-07-2026 12:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has been awarded a new £18 million waste management contract with Manchester Airports Group (MAG), managing waste removal and recycling at Manchester Airport.
  Under the terms of the four-year contract, Mitie colleagues will manage 9,600 tonnes of waste each year, including mixed recycling, international catering waste, confiscated items and hazardous materials, helping support safe and efficient operations at the airport.
  Central to the contract is the creation of a new on-site mater
  
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• Extension for South West Norse with Devon County Council

  27-07-2026 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Devon County Council has extended its long-standing joint venture partnership with South West Norse for a further three years.
  The extension, which now runs until May 20230, reinforces a partnership that has delivered vital property consultancy, facilities management and frontline support services across Devon for nearly two decades.
  Originally established in 2007 as NPS South West to provide property consultancy services, the partnership expanded in 2011 with the creation of Devon Norse, bringi
  
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• New CEO at The Clean Space

  27-07-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Stefano Cabras has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at specialist commercial cleaning firm, The Clean Space.
  Cabras takes on his new role with immediate effect, as Founder Charlie Mowat moves from CEO to Chairman.
  Cabras joined The Clean Space as Finance Director 15 years ago and has served as Managing Director for the past six years. In his new role, he will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the business, overseeing its operations, continued growth and long-term deve
  
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• CIEH responds after B&M Retail Ltd fined £2m for serious food hygiene failings linked to mice infestations

  24-07-2026 13:52 via chtmag.com
  
  In response to Birmingham City Council’s successful prosecution of B&M Retail Ltd, which resulted in a £2 million fine following serious food hygiene failings linked to pest activity at three Birmingham stores, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is reminding businesses of all sizes that robust hygiene controls, pest prevention measures and well-trained staff are essential to protecting public health.
  Food Safety Manager Claire Lucas, from the Chartered Institu
  
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• Wildfire risk: five checks every facilities and estates team should make

  24-07-2026 13:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Smoke, road closures and fast-changing local conditions can affect buildings, outdoor areas and mobile workers long before flames reach an organisation’s estate. Josh McNicholas, a senior lead at Evalu-8, explains the practical checks facilities teams should be completing.
  Wildfire is easy to categorise as an emergency-services, environmental or rural land-management issue.
  For facilities and estates teams, however, the operational effects can begin well before flames reach the boundary of
  
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• Workplace strategy leader joins Unwork to lead UK and US growth

  24-07-2026 12:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ben Munn has been appointed to the role of Managing Director at workplace strategy consultancy, Unwork, where he will lead the firm’s business with London and New York as key markets.
  Munn joins Unwork with more than 25 years of experience in workplace strategy, real estate consulting and the flexible workspace sector. He previously led CBRE’s workplace strategy function on a global basis and headed JLL’s Flex business, also globally. Most recently, he was CEO of David Phillips
  
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• Mears awarded 10-year deal with Rooftop Housing Group

  24-07-2026 12:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mears Group has been awarded a 10-year partnership with Rooftop Housing Group for the delivery of responsive repairs, void refurbishment, planned works and compliance services to over 7,000 homes across South Worcestershire and North Gloucestershire.
  The contract, which commenced this month, will focus on delivering high-quality, responsive, and customer-focused services, ensuring that homes are safe, well maintained and fit for the future. Playing an active role throughout the procurement and m
  
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• Seaside washroom

  24-07-2026 11:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Seaside toilets are closing, leaving beach-goers without this essential facility. Stuart Hands, Sales Manager from Tork manufacturer Essity looks at the role of seaside toilets and considers ways of keeping them open
  The seaside washroom is an essential commodity. Besides its obvious function, it is also the place where holidaymakers go to change out of their wet swimming clothes and wash their hands before a picnic or an ice cream.But public toilets are closing – and closing fast. The num
  
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• M&E engineering consultancy secures investment to drive UK expansion

  24-07-2026 11:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mechanical and electrical building services engineering consultancy, Xburo UK, has partnered with private investment firm Chiltern Capital to fund ambitious expansion plans, alongside a major recruitment drive to meet growing market demand.
  The Edinburgh and Glasgow-based consultancy has received significant investment to accelerate its foothold in the UK built environment market. The deal marks a significant milestone for the 20-strong firm, which has set its sights on becoming a leading natio
  
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• New five-year contract sees ISS expand global energy technology company partnership

  24-07-2026 10:52 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has strengthened its partnership with a global energy technology customer through a new five-year contract covering two European markets.
  ISS already delivers services to the customer in certain countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
  Under the expanded agreement, ISS will provide integrated facility services including cleaning, technical services such as maintenance and repairs, and project management services.
  Carl-Fredrik Bjor, Group Chief Commercial & Revenue Officer at ISS
  
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• Why modern security is about people as much as protection

  24-07-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Security professionals are often seen as the people who respond when something goes wrong. But increasingly, the role is just as much about creating positive experiences, supporting people and helping organisations build safe, welcoming environments
  On International Security Officers’ Day (24 July), Jillian Mackinnon, Cluster Security Manager and a Sodexo colleague of 10 years, reflects on her career in security, the importance of customer service and safeguarding, and why the profession i
  
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• ABM receives Gold in safety excellence for seventh consecutive year

  24-07-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  ABM has been awarded a Gold RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Award for Health and Safety Excellence. The award marks the seventh consecutive year the company has achieved gold-level recognition for safety.
  
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• Houston & Hawkes makes key promotion

  23-07-2026 14:49 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Houston & Hawkes has promoted Josh Key to Marketing Director.
  The independent, B Corp-certified contract caterer says the appointment recognises the role he has played in shaping the business’s brand and creative identity since joining in 2022.
  Throughout his career, Key has developed deep experience in the catering industry, having held a range of senior marketing and business development positions at BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Blue Apple Catering. In 2020, he was named one of The Cate
  
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• Work smarter not harder: why the FM providers building their own IT systems are getting ahead

  23-07-2026 14:15 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Adam Atkins, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive of Coat Facilities Group
  Investing time and money into building an in-house IT system sophisticated enough to handle the complexities of facilities management service delivery can seem overwhelming, unnecessary or even unattainable. But, in a world where FM companies are increasingly seeking to position themselves as strategic partners rather than simply delivery providers, the advantages for those who have already made that investment have prove
  
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