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Service Works Global strengthens senior leadership team
via fmj.co.ukFM software provider, Service Works Global (SWG), has appointed Nigel Robinson as its new UK General Manager.
Robinson’s core responsibilities will include leading the UK management team, developing strategic plans, KPIs, and budgets, and supporting revenue targets set by the Executive Team. He will also work with SWG’s other global managers to improve international systems and operations.
His promotion to UK General Manager follows the appointment of Mats Broman as CEO at the start -
Reconomy reports ‘excellent’ sustainability and commercial progress in 2023
via fmj.co.ukReconomy’s 2023 Annual Sustainability Report, which is aligned with the internationally recognised Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), shows major sustainability and commercial milestones have been achieved by the international circular economy specialist.
Reconomy’s latest sustainability benchmarks have been set and the company has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its climat -
Cundall boosts workplace sector leadership with new hire
via fmj.co.ukGlobal, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Cundall, has appointed Frances Brown as newest Partner and London workplace sector lead.
Brown, who brings significant experience delivering workplace projects, joins the practice following 17 years at Hoare Lea, where she led the London workplace sector team and specialised in the design of exceptional workplaces that integrated sustainable design. As a member of the British Council for Offices (BCO) research committee, she actively contribute -
Innovations in the washroom
via fmj.co.ukCraig Bowman, General Manager (UK and Ireland), Kimberly-Clark Professional on how innovations in the washroom are creating smarter, greener, more hygienic and accessible environments for users
Washrooms are getting more sophisticated. Changing consumer preferences – and an increasing focus on health and wellbeing – mean that smart, innovative, sustainable and accessible washroom environments are in demand.
Facilities managers are benefiting from not only maintaining these spaces; bu -
CIBSE appoints new president
via fmj.co.ukFiona Cousins has been appointed as the new President of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
Cousins, who holds several senior roles at Arup, brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to advancing sustainability and broadening the focus on building performance in the industry.
Cousins takes over the presidency from Adrian Catchpole, to whom she extends heartfelt thanks for his significant contributions, especially in promoting STEM Ambassadors in schools and -
Scholarship launched to give next generation of workplace and facilities managers a ‘head start’
via fmj.co.ukA Scholarship backed by one of workplace and facilities management’s highest profile practitioners, who has been diagnosed with a terminal cancer, has been established.
The Deborah Rowland Scholarship, created in collaboration with Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), intends to bring on the next generation of workplace and facilities management (WFM) professionals through financial and mentoring support. It aims to demolish barriers to progress and to foster future lea -
EJ Peak Technology Solutions secures new framework with Yorkshire Water
via fmj.co.ukEJ Peak Technology Solutions, part of the Edwin James Group, has been appointed to Yorkshire Water’s multi-million-pound Motor Control Centres and Systems Integration framework.
The contract, which was awarded following a competitive tender, will run for an initial period of four years with an optional four-year extension.
Projects under the framework will include work on existing Yorkshire Water assets and the integration of new assets into the network, such as PLCs and intelligent motor -
Grazing wins catering deal at Workspace’s first Eventspace
via fmj.co.ukThe delivered-in office and venue catering specialist has won a three-year contract with Workspace’s first conference centre and event space in the City of London.
Flexible space provider, Workspace, has more than 60 locations across the capital, including its latest addition ‘Eventspace’, within the newly refurbished ground floor of stately Salisbury House.
Eventspace features a 160-person capacity main conference area, with room to host networking events, conference -
Irish minister signs order to increase contract cleaning sector pay
The Irish minister for business, employment and retail - Emer Higgins - has approved an Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the contract cleaning sector, which provides for an increase in the minimum wage.From June 1 all workers in the industry aged 18 or over are entitled to a minimum rate of pay of €13.30 per hour, up from €12.70.The Irish Contract Cleaning Association (ICCA) was instrumental in the move. Its chair Avril McCarthy told ECJ: "The Irish Contract Cleaning Association r -
Amey extends Network Rail relationship
via fmj.co.ukAmey has secured two critical lots on the Eastern Routes Partnership Framework.
Amey will deliver renewals and enhancements across Network Rail’s Eastern region and play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing signalling and telecoms equipment (Lot 2a) to ensure safe and efficient rail operations. Also critical to the framework is the maintenance and enhancement of overhead line equipment (Lot 3a), essential for electrification and efficient train services.
Supporting over one bi -
Mitie enrols first learners on the new Cleaning Hygiene Level 2 apprenticeship
via chtmag.comFacilities transformation company, Mitie has announced the enrolment of 20 learners for its new Cleaning Hygiene Operative Level 2 apprenticeship programme, helping to kick start their learning and development journey.
The Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship offers specialised training and development opportunities for colleagues in the early stages of their careers in the commercial cleaning sector. This includes colleagues who are new to the industry and those who do not currently hold a -
Window Cleaning Warehouse acquires Wintecs
via chtmag.comWindow Cleaning Warehouse, a leading supplier in the window cleaning industry, has acquired Wintecs, the UK’s first online window cleaning supplies store. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for Window Cleaning Warehouse as it continues to expand its footprint across the UK.
Founded in 1998, Wintecs has revolutionised the window cleaning supplies market by pioneering the first online store in the UK. With over two decades of experience, Wintecs has established a solid -
Top UK cities to operate cleaning businesses
via chtmag.comWith the cleaning industry receiving recognition for excellence in the prestigious Golden Service Awards just recently, a new study has revealed the best UK cities to start a cleaning business.
The research comes from the experts at money.co.uk business insurance, who looked at which UK cities offer the best opportunity for cleaning business owners based on demand, competition and disposable income for a range of cleaning niches.
The best UK cities to own a cleaning business
House Cleaning: Bris -
First cohort of learners enrol on Mitie’s Cleaning Hygiene Level 2 apprenticeship
via fmj.co.ukTwenty learners have enrolled on Mitie’s new Cleaning Hygiene Operative Level 2 apprenticeship programme.
The Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship offers specialised training and development opportunities for colleagues in the early stages of their careers in the commercial cleaning sector. This includes colleagues who are new to the industry and those who do not currently hold any formal qualifications and would like to advance their professional development.
Proposed by the British -
Unlocking the future of building security
via fmj.co.ukFMJ looks at the reasons for the growing use of electronic key management systems across a range of sectors
There has been a rise in popularity of electronic key management systems, in place of the traditional manual key and lock systems – and even magnetic locking systems – but how do they work?
Electronic key management systems, also known as access control or digital locking systems, are advanced electronic door security solutions that eliminate the need for traditional keys to co -
ELFT Estates and Facilities takes Team of the Year title
via fmj.co.ukThe East London NHS Foundation Trust’s Estates, Facilities and Capital Development Team has been crowned Estates & Facilities Team of the Year at the annual Design in Mental Health (DIMH) Awards.
The team, which is responsible for the management, maintenance and strategic development of land, buildings and facilities across east London and Bedfordshire, was commended for its commitment to collaboration with patients and clinical colleagues alike to address urgent estates and facilities -
IWFM Skills Survey: Institute seeks sector-wide insight to manifest WFM’s potential
via cleaningmag.comAs the standard setter for the workplace and facilities management (WFM) profession, the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is inviting all professionals working in the sector, from the frontline to the C-suite, to participate in its new 2024 Skills Survey. -
CIWM sets out 10 ‘policy asks’ for next UK government
via fmj.co.ukAhead of the general election, the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has reviewed Defra’s ‘Resources and Waste Strategy for England’ to determine its ongoing relevance, and to identify any policy gaps where it fails to support the UK’s future requirements.
The output of this process, which was undertaken by a working group of CIWM members, is a policy blueprint in the form of ten ‘policy asks’. These have been designed to accelerate the transit -
Nurture Group acquires Gristwood & Toms
via fmj.co.ukNational horticultural and green workplace service provider, Nurture Group has boosted its arboriculture service offering following its acquisition of Hertfordshire-based Gristwood &Toms.
This strategic move marks the Group’s expansion into the arboriculture market, complementing its comprehensive portfolio of services, which includes grounds maintenance, landscape construction, winter gritting, interior & exterior plant displays, pest control and green solutions.
Founded in 1974 a -
Records management company’s humorous marketing campaign aims to disrupt perceptions the industry is boring
via fmj.co.ukRestore Records Management is seeking to change perceptions the industry is boring with a marketing campaign that utilises humour and an alternative tone of voice to break with tradition.
The sector has a reputation for being conservative in the way it talks to clients and prospects, but by putting people and imagery at the centre of their campaign, Restore Records Management aims to disrupt and challenge.
The campaign was inspired by customer research which showed customers felt the company&rs -
MHIAE systems help Rowan House achieve sustainability goals
via fmj.co.ukEnergy-efficient heating, cooling, and hot water generation systems manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), part of the MHI Group, are helping Colchester City Council to achieve its sustainability goals.
In line with its stated target of a net zero carbon footprint by 2030, the council secured £572,000 of funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme towards a major refurbishment of its Rowan House HQ.
Pam Donnelly, Chief Executive of Colchester -
Portugal's cleaning sector growth continues
In this exclusive report for ECJ Fernando Sabino and Daniela Rocha at the Portuguesecontract cleaning association APFS tell us about the key trends and statistics. The cleaning sector in Portugal grew by 50 per cent between 2018 and 2022, and there are now 7805 businesses operating.
Portugal is the host country for the 2024 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards gala dinner. It will take place in Lisbon on October 3.THE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING sector in Portugal has grown very significantly in rec -
Compass Group UK&I adds volunteering to the menu
via fmj.co.ukCompass Group UK & Ireland employees are going “above and beyond” to volunteer in doing good.
Continuing to deliver social value to the communities it operates in, Compass enabled a team of helpers to volunteer at Church Farm Bungalow, a residential care home providing support for people with learning and physical disabilities. Based in Chertsey, near the Compass headquarters, the day was a true demonstration of supporting the local community.
Led by Carol Sommerville, Compass Gr -
Mecsia strengthens building services expertise with acquisition
via fmj.co.ukMecsia, a leader in compliance-driven technical inspections and maintenance, has acquired commercial and industrial building services specialist, Scott Combustion, in a strategic move which strengthens its ability to deliver a comprehensive range of building services nationwide.
Scott Combustion, one of the oldest Corgi/Gas Safe registered companies in the UK with a registration dating back to 1983, brings a team of highly skilled engineers, managers, and support staff renowned for their experti -
Fleet advantage
via fmj.co.ukJames Maden, Sales and Marketing Director at Nexus explains the sustainable differences between owning and renting a vehicle fleet
As the world continues its battle against climate change, organisations are increasingly aiming to embrace sustainability as a core value. For companies that rely on fleet as transportation, the decision between purchasing and renting vehicles can be a difficult one to make.
But although there is no definitive argument for rental vs ownership in reducing a fleets car -
Labour shortages continue for electrotechnical firms
via fmj.co.ukElectrotechnical businesses continue to be held back by slow growth, partly blamed on a shortage of adequately skilled workers, finds survey.
The latest quarterly survey of the UK engineering services sector, backed by leading trade bodies ECA, BESA, SELECT and SNIPEF, paints a picture of an overriding issue which has been of consistent concern for the last four quarters.
Half of all survey respondents (48 per cent) said they currently have vacancies in their organisations. Half of these (50 per -
Wates’ Paul Chandler to retire
via fmj.co.ukPaul Chandler has announced he will be retiring from a full-time executive role at the end of 2024, after a distinguished 42-year career in construction.
Chandler has been Executive Managing Director of Wates’ Construction Group since 2017 and a member of the Wates Group Board since 2018.
Under his leadership, the Construction Group has flourished, increasing its turnover from circa £700 million in 2015 to circa £1.3 billion in 2023, delivering profitable growth year-on-year in -
BCIS launches whole life costs and carbon measurement tool
via fmj.co.ukThe Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has launched a “groundbreaking” tool which measures and reports on whole life costs and whole life carbon emissions at the same time.
Life Cycle Evaluator brings together BCIS’s extensive cost data, building on more than 60 years’ experience and detailed carbon data from the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD).
James Fiske, BCIS CEO and Chair of the BECD Steering Group, said: “By combining reliable and consistent cos -
Sodexo extends Oasis partnership
via fmj.co.ukSodexo has been awarded a catering services contract at Oasis Restore, the UK’s first purpose-built Secure School.
The food services provider has been a a trusted school meals partner of Oasis Community Learning for over 13 years, currently serving breakfast, morning break and lunch to over 28,000 students across 49 schools.
The contract award, which marks an expansion of Sodexo’s long-standing partnership with Oasis, will see Sodexo delivering a range of balanced and nutritious meal
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