Cleaning Industry news

• Meeting the future

  07-06-2023 11:37
  
  From small spaces to executive places, Ed Morgan, COO of DisplayNote has advice on upgrading meeting room tech for every scenario
  In today’s dynamic business environment, meeting rooms play a crucial role in fostering collaboration and communication among team members. However, with varying room sizes and functions, it can be a challenge for facilities managers to select the right technology that caters to the needs of all attendees, including in-person and remote staff.HUDDLE ROOMS: MAXIM
  
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• Leadership evolution at Vacherin

  04-03-2026 14:37
  Specialist London caterer, Vacherin, has announced a leadership evolution that prepares the business for the next era of growth and celebrates its commitment to talent development.
  Tom Rule has been promoted to Managing Director Designate, with Phil Roker, Vacherin’s incumbent Managing Director preparing to move into the role of Chairman later in 2026.
  Rule originally joined Vacherin in 2012 as Operations Manager, successfully progressing to Operations Director. His invaluable contribution
  
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• TFM deal for Westgrove at Festival Place Shopping Centre

  04-03-2026 14:19
  The Westgrove Group has secured a three-year, multi-million pound total facilities management (TFM) contract to provide comprehensive facilities management services at premier regional shopping centre, Festival Place in Basingstoke, which is managed by property management company, Estama.
  Under this new partnership, Westgrove will deliver a full suite of FM services including cleaning, security, waste, and hard services, supporting Festival Place’s commitment to maintaining an exceptional,
  
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• Arcus FM wins Technology in FM Award for Arcus Connect

  04-03-2026 13:13 via chtmag.com
  Arcus FM has won the Technology in FM Award at this year’s i-FM awards, recognising the impact of Arcus Connect in transforming cleaning performance across national retail estates.
  The award celebrates organisations that use technology to deliver measurable improvements in business processes and performance. Arcus Connect was recognised for shifting a multi-million pound contract from paper-based and reactive processes to a fully automated, evidence-based cleaning regime.
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• AI future

  04-03-2026 11:48
  James Massey, Managing Director MRI Software, on what the 2026 Voice of the Facilities Manager Survey tells us about the industry’s AI future
  Ask a UK facilities manager what keeps them up at night and the answer has not changed dramatically in years: ageing equipment, budget pressure, compliance obligations, and a workload that never shrinks. What has changed is the backdrop against which those familiar pressures are felt, as shifting priorities and new technologies shape strategy and di
  
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• ABM on track for transport expansion with leadership hire

  04-03-2026 11:22
  David Miles has been appointed Vice President, Operations – Transport at ABM, a leading provider of facility, engineering, transport and infrastructure solutions. This newly created role will play a pivotal part in driving ABM’s growth across the rail, maritime, and bus sectors.
  Miles brings 19 years’ sector experience to ABM’s Transport & Aviation leadership team. His experience leading large-scale transport operations at Mitie has given him deep expertise in delive
  
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• TfL appoints SSE Energy Solutions to deliver solar power directly to the Tube

  04-03-2026 10:48
  Transport for London (TfL) has chosen SSE Energy Solutions as its delivery partner to build purpose-built solar installations to connect to the Tube network.
  The move, which followed a competitive procurement process, means that TfL will receive zero-carbon electricity straight from the solar installations themselves, bypassing the National Grid. As London’s largest single electricity consumer, TfL is at the forefront of the green transition – with this one of the first private wire
  
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• S12 strengthens industry representation with new board members

  04-03-2026 10:15
  The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group has welcomed two senior leaders from Non-ACS companies to its core leadership committee, further strengthening representation across the UK private security sector.
  Gemma Newman, General Manager of Newman Event Services, and Glen Tonkyn, Chief Executive Officer of Galaxon, join the S12 board, ensuring that compliant, professional Non-ACS providers have a direct voice in shaping industry reform and engagement with government.
  The appointments follow an o
  
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• Kärcher UK unveils educational campaign ‘Partners in Shine’

  04-03-2026 09:48
  World-renowned cleaning provider Kärcher UK is delighted to announce its latest educational campaign, Partners in Shine. Highlighting the combined power of sweepers and scrubber dryers used together, the campaign will empower cleaning teams to deliver safer, smarter and more effective floorcare in professional environments.
  The campaign reinforces best practice: sweeping first, then scrubber drying, to improve cleaning performance while helping to protect equipment and extend its working li
  
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• Commercial cleaning firm sharpens operational focus through leadership programme

  04-03-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  A commercial cleaning and environmental services firm has strengthened its operational clarity and long-term growth strategy after completing the national Help to Grow: Management programme. Dove Cleaning & Environmental Services, based in Altrincham, operates across the commercial cleaning and facilities sector, supporting businesses with professional cleaning and environmental services.
  
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• Q3 stays on at Chelsea Harbour

  03-03-2026 14:58
  Q3 Services has been awarded a two-year extension to its multi-service contract at Chelsea Harbour.
  The extended contract will run until September 2028, making it 10 years since Q3 first secured the M&E contract at Chelsea Harbour, shortly after the company was formed in 2018. Q3 has subsequently increased its scope of activity to cover cleaning, M&E, residential cleaning and waste, events management and marina maintenance.
  Chelsea Harbour is a unique multi-use, development spanning 16
  
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• The road forward

  03-03-2026 13:56
  The 2026 Workplace Futures Conference moved on from last year’s AI theme to take a broader look at a roadmap for the future and how to navigate the next few years. Sara Bean reports
  Workplace Futures acts as a barometer on the state of the FM sector, and this year’s theme, ‘a roadmap for the future’ had a greater sense of urgency when you consider there is an FM leadership time bomb, with 44 per cent of FMs being over 55 and 30 per cent of the workforce set to retire.
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• Quay to success

  03-03-2026 13:38
  FMJ visits Manchester’s Exchange Quay to see how the design team from Jasper Sanders + Partners in partnership with property managers Till AM are adopting a human centric approach to revitalising an iconic office campus
  “Build it and they will come” is not an adage which tracks for most facilities managers. No matter how attractive a building and impressive the architecture, if the workplace doesn’t offer a community feel, the primary aim, to attract and retain talent wi
  
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• Arcus FM scoops Technology in FM Award for Arcus Connect

  03-03-2026 13:08
  Arcus FM was crowned winner of the i-FM Technology in FM Award in recognition of the impact of the company’s Arcus Connect platform in transforming cleaning performance across national retail estates.
  The award celebrates organisations that use technology to deliver measurable improvements in business processes and performance. Arcus Connect was recognised for shifting a multi-million pound contract from paper-based and reactive processes to a fully automated, evidence-based cleaning regim
  
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• BNP Paribas Real Estate launches Property Management Consultancy

  03-03-2026 11:58
  The new integrated offer has been launched to meet evolving investor and occupier demands.
  As part of its pan-European Property Management strategy, BNP Paribas Real Estate has launched Property Management Consultancy, a new strategic consulting offer within its UK Property Management division, designed to help investors and landlords respond to rapidly evolving occupier expectations, sustainability requirements, and operational challenges.
  The new consultancy brings together expertise in custom
  
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• Sodexo’s net zero progress delivers lower-carbon, commercially resilient solutions for clients

  03-03-2026 11:30
  Sodexo UK & Ireland’s latest net zero progress report shows how investment in lower-carbon operations is helping its clients reduce emissions, meet compliance requirements and deliver measurable commercial value across their workplaces and sites.
  As organisations face increasing regulatory expectations, investor scrutiny and rising ESG requirements, operational partners are playing a bigger role in helping organisations make practical, measurable progress. Sodexo’s latest result
  
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• Apleona acquires Morrison Facilities Services

  03-03-2026 10:11
  Apleona has further expanded its market position as a technical and integrated facility manager in the UK following its acquisition of Morrison Facilities Services.
  Established for over three decades, Morrison is based in Livingston and employs approx. 300 people. The company provides technical and integrated facility services across Scotland and in the south of England, mainly focusing on public sector clients such as schools, universities and healthcare facilities.
  Apleona UK employs more than
  
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• Competition launches to celebrate the unsung heroes of estates and facilities

  03-03-2026 09:49
  To celebrate exceptional individuals and teams that stand out in Healthcare Estates and Facilities (E&F) departments across the UK, meals provider, apetito has launched its nationwide competition for 2026 that allows hospitals to nominate their unsung E&F heroes.
  Whether it’s the teams working outside to maintain the grounds and gardens, those keeping the buildings safe and secure, caterers preparing nutritious meals daily, or the hands ensuring a clean and tidy ward environment &n
  
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• Jetclean Drones sets a new standard in commercial exterior cleaning

  03-03-2026 09:41
  JetClean Drones is redefining how commercial buildings and structures are alternative to traditional high-level cleaning methods, eliminating the need for scaffolding, cherry pickers, aerial platforms or rope access. The result is a modern reliable and cost-effective solution that enhances both safety and performance.
  Designed for accuracy and engineered for demanding environments, our drones provide exceptional access to hard-to-reach areas, from high-rise glazing to complex architecture featur
  
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• Manchester Cleaning Show 2026 records high-quality attendance and meaningful connections

  03-03-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  The Manchester Cleaning Show 2026 concluded its two-day residency at Manchester Central a fortnight ago, defying travel disruptions and scheduling challenges to deliver a productive and high-energy event for the UK’s cleaning, hygiene and FM sectors.
  
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• Portfolio awarded cleaning contract with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 

  02-03-2026 14:59 via chtmag.com
  Portfolio has been appointed by CBRE on behalf of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) to deliver cleaning and associated services across four of its London offices.
  The contract covers three City of London locations and HSFK’s Canary Wharf office, supporting some of the firm’s busiest and most high-profile workplaces. Services include cleaning, housekeeping, window cleaning, confidential waste management and pest control, delivered by a dedicated on-site team of 39
  
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• Portfolio takes cleaning deal at global law firm’s London offices

  02-03-2026 14:49
  Portfolio, part of Churchill Group, has been appointed by CBRE on behalf of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) to deliver cleaning and associated services across four of its London offices.
  The contract covers three City of London locations and HSFK’s Canary Wharf office. Services include cleaning, housekeeping, window cleaning, confidential waste management and pest control, delivered by a dedicated on-site team of 39 colleagues and led by a dedicated account manager.
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• NABERS UK Energy for Office ratings recognised under the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard

  02-03-2026 14:13
  The NABERS UK Energy for Office ratings, certified by CIBSE and administered through its wholly owned subsidiary CIBSE Certification, may now meet the operational energy requirements of the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS), as defined in Annex C of the Standard.
  Since taking on the role of NABERS UK administrator in 2024, CIBSE has worked closely with NABERS and the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) to drive the decarbonisation of buildings through the rapidly expand
  
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• Time to rethink air care: Rubbermaid Commercial Products launches CirculAir 90™

  02-03-2026 11:28 via chtmag.com
  Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has launched CirculAir 90, the next evolution of its popular TCell passive air freshening system that’s designed to deliver uninterrupted performance.
  Engineered for recyclability with a lower environmental footprint than its predecessor, CirculAir 90 was developed in direct response to growing demand for air care solutions that deliver reduced environmental footprint without compromising on performance.
  Backed by independent testing and certifications,
  
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• Bennett Hay strengthens senior management team

  02-03-2026 11:05
  Carly Hicks has been appointed to the role of Operations Manager at Bennett Hay. The appointment strengthens the London-based independent caterer’s senior management team as the business looks forward to a busy and ambitious year.
  Hicks joins Bennett Hay after 10 years with Vacherin, including four years as Operations Manager. CIPD qualified, she brings broad operational experience across multi-site contracts, with a strong focus on people, team development and long-term client relationshi
  
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• Corps Monitoring partners with enforcement and property services firm MS Webb

  02-03-2026 09:53
  Andrea Strong, MD at Corps Monitoring
  Electronic security solutions specialist and social enterprise, Corps Monitoring, has partnered with enforcement and property services company, MS Webb to provide a dedicated Network Operations Centre (NOC). The centre will connect MS Webb’s existing platforms with Corps Monitoring’s Sentinel alarm receiving platform, streamlining operations and enhancing the customer experience by bringing multiple service lines together through a single dedicat
  
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• Sodexo & Nuffield Health show drop in food-related emissions 

  02-03-2026 09:35
  Through a ground-breaking programme with Greener by Default, which commenced in early 2025, Sodexo UK & Ireland and its client partner Nuffield Health have reduced food-related carbon emissions by 22 per cent – the equivalent of over 100,000 miles driven.
  Sodexo was the first hospital catering provider in the UK to implement the approach for patient dining, which saw the introduction of a series of culinary and behavioural changes across 35 Nuffield Health Hospitals, designed to n
  
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• CHSA launches 2026 Bursary

  02-03-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  The CHSA’s 2026 Bursary is now open for applications. The bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6000 during their university career. They will receive £2000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.
  
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• Acquisition supercharges Levy’s experience business

  27-02-2026 13:41
  Levy, the sports and entertainment arm of food services business, Compass Group UK & Ireland, has acquired international sports marketing agency, The iLUKA Collective.
  iLUKA delivers strategic architectures, from brand experience and hospitality to bespoke digital platforms, which simplify the complex environments of major global events, including the recent Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026 and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
  By integrating iLUKA’s specialised expertise, Levy
  
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• NEC launches accreditation programme for FM professionals

  27-02-2026 12:47
  A new training and certification pathway has been launched by NEC for facilities management professionals.
  The NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) Service Manager Accreditation programme has been designed to equip experienced professionals with the skills, authority and confidence to deliver facilities management services under NEC4 FMC contracts.
  The programme reflects a broader shift within facilities management contracting – from reactive maintenance towards proactive, lifecycle-b
  
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