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• NG Bailey IT Services partners with RingCentral Reach 

  23-04-2024 10:09
  
  NG Bailey’s IT Services business has joined the RingCentral Reach partner program, which provides channel partners with tools and resources to help them achieve success. This program will help NG Bailey extend its cloud-based contact centre and unified communications services to business customers across the UK.
  Kelly Tedesco, Managing Director at NG Bailey IT Services, said: “Together with the RingCentral team, we’re excited to be further enhancing our unrivalled technical exp
  
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• Corps Security recognised for veteran and wellbeing work

  18-06-2026 13:13
  
  Corps Security has won the Charity and/or Wellbeing Initiative Award at the British Security Awards, in recognition of its wide-ranging commitment to veteran welfare and employee wellbeing.
  The award acknowledges the work of the Corps Veterans Association (CVA), which was established to preserve Corps Security’s founding mission in 1859 to provide meaningful employment for veterans returning from war. With more than 290 members and an auto-enrolment scheme for veteran colleagues, the CVA p
  
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• Loo of the Year Awards shares UK expertise at international industry event

  18-06-2026 12:40 via chtmag.com
  
  Loo of the Year Awards, the UK’s leading independent washroom benchmarking scheme, shared its expertise at Interclean Amsterdam, the world’s largest professional cleaning and hygiene exhibition, with Managing Director Becky Wall BEM speaking on behalf of the organisation.
  Held at RAI Amsterdam, the event attracts cleaning, hygiene and facilities management professionals from across the globe and is widely regarded as one of the sector’s most influential gatherings.
  Wall was inv
  
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• 2Pure Products launches OdorBac Air

  18-06-2026 12:26 via chtmag.com
  
  2Pure Products has launched OdorBac Air – an air-freshening system which destroys odours on contact, prevents them from returning, and keeps areas fresh.
  “OdorBac Air’s odour‑neutralising technology works at a molecular level, eliminating malodours and delivering freshness without masking,” says 2Pure Products Director James Law. “The unique OdorBac Air odour removing solution is transformed into microdroplets and is projected into the atmosphere using special
  
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  18-06-2026 11:41
  
  Paul Markey, Head of Sales and Accounts at Lolly on the growing role of digital signage in modern facilities management to enhance communications, workplace experience and operational efficiency
  Digital signage is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for facilities managers and catering operators looking to improve efficiency, communication and customer experience across busy environments. While screens have long been used for static menus or announcements, today’s systems are far more
  
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• Mitie rolls out electric ‘mowbots’ to support landscaping work across the UK

  18-06-2026 11:22
  
  Mitie has welcomed 24 AI-powered robot mowers, known as ‘mowbots’, marking one of the first investments at this scale in the sector.
  Blending intelligent technology and hands-on expertise to deliver grounds maintenance, colleagues are building new digital skills as ‘Robot Pilots’, programming and managing the ‘mowbots’ using digital tools to map sites and monitor performance in real time. Out on site, the ‘mowbots’ use AI to navigate spaces safely,
  
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• CIWM President calls on sector to sign Think Again Pledge

  18-06-2026 10:40
  
  Organisations across the resources and waste sector are being urged by CIWM President, Vicki Hughes, to sign the Think Again Pledge.
  The employer Pledge sits at the heart of Hughes’ 12-month ‘Think Again’ Presidential Campaign, which aims to improve sector attractiveness and to transform perceptions of the resources and waste sector with job seekers and recruiters. It will encourage organisations to take practical action and raise awareness of the diverse career opportunities t
  
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• Innovative cleaning handle launched to improve cleaning ergonomics

  18-06-2026 10:35 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Robert Scott has announced the launch of the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle – an ergonomically designed telescopic cleaning handle created to improve cleaning performance while reducing strain and fatigue for operators.
  
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• Sodexo colleagues mark 60th anniversary with 60-day Stop Hunger campaign

  18-06-2026 10:14
  
  To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sodexo, the Stop Hunger Foundation in the UK & Ireland ran a 60-day fundraising and volunteering campaign between April and June which saw over £7,600 raised and over 2,000 hours of volunteering recorded by Sodexo colleagues across the region.
  Since Pierre Bellon founded Sodexo 60 years ago, social impact has always been part of Sodexo’s DNA, with the organisation focusing not only on the services it delivers, but on the communities it serves.
  
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• ICE brings autonomous cleaning to Tesco Convenience stores

  17-06-2026 14:53 via chtmag.com
  
  ICE, specialists in the supply and servicing of industrial cleaning equipment for commercial and industrial environments, has announced a new partnership with Tesco, launching a rollout of autonomous cleaning robots across 600 Tesco Express stores.
  ICE states this marks the very first rollout of this scale in the UK convenience sector, and to celebrate this milestone, it has officially presented Tesco with the ICE Innovation and Partnership Award—celebrating a collaboration that combi
  
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• Get ready for busy nights and increased pressure on washrooms, Initial Washroom Hygiene warns landlords, as World Cup kick-off looms

  17-06-2026 14:24 via chtmag.com
  
  With pubs across the UK granted extended opening hours for this month’s FIFA World Cup, Initial Washroom Hygiene is urging pubs and bars to make sure their washroom game is up to scratch and able to handle an extra influx of punters staying late on traditionally quieter weeknights.
  The expanded and extended 2026 edition of the global football showpiece runs from 11 June to 19 July, and the time zone lag between the UK and the three host nations – the USA, Canada and Mexico – me
  
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• Accelerating energy management solutions in the built environment for a sustainable future

  17-06-2026 13:24
  
  Geopolitical instability and the oil crisis have accentuated the need for energy security and the role of renewable and low carbon energy. Yet according to the BSI, costs, capability gaps and a fragmented regulatory landscape are barriers. What can the built environment do to accelerate the adoption of energy management solutions to lower costs and meet sustainable goals?
  ESG & NET ZERO SPECIALIST’S VIEWALAN STENSON,CEO, NCZ
  Energy management in the built environment has now become cen
  
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• Colliers’ Property Management appointed to Borough Yards, London

  17-06-2026 12:51
  
  Curate Real Estate, the retail real estate partnership that focuses on strategic asset management and operational platforms, has appointed Colliers’ Property Management team on Borough Yards in the heart of London Bridge.
  Bordering the iconic Borough Market, Borough Yards is home to a diverse line‑up of over 50 retailers, restaurants and leisure operators. With its prime location two minutes from London Bridge station and 10 minutes from the City, the district benefits from high volu
  
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• Hall & Kay launches water mist fire protection solution

  17-06-2026 12:16
  
  New offering expands the company’s fire suppression capabilities for specialist environments and evolving building requirements
  Hall & Kay has launched a new water mist fire protection solution, expanding its suppression capabilities with technology suited to environments where traditional approaches may not always be practical.
  The launch strengthens Hall & Kay’s ability to support customers across a range of environments where space constraints, water supply limitations, as
  
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• New global sustainability guide and UN Global Compact report publised by RICS

  17-06-2026 11:58
  
  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new global guide, Sustainability practice for surveyors, alongside its 2025 UN Global Compact Communication on Engagement report, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainability across the built and natural environments.
  The new guide provides foundational sustainability knowledge for RICS members, those pursuing RICS membership, early-career professionals and senior practitioners seeking to update their understanding of s
  
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• FMJ and askporter webinar on how AI can go beyond ChatBots to support strategic FM decision making

  17-06-2026 10:56
  
  AI needs to be perceived as going beyond chatbots and communications, “because its greatest value is likely to come from the back office, where it can make people’s work easier and more effective,” advised Harry Dodd-Noble, Chief Product Officer, askporter during the recent FMJ/askporter webinar: From coordination to capacity: how FM teams are doing more with AI.
  The Webinar which took place on 16 June 16 focused on how FM teams are having to manage more sites, contracts and cl
  
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• UK construction loses millions of working days to preventable injuries

  17-06-2026 10:54
  
  New analysis reveals chronic health issues, not accidents, are driving a £1.4 billion productivity crisis across the sector.
  The UK construction industry is facing a significant but often overlooked productivity challenge, with millions of working days lost due to preventable injuries and work-related ill health.
  New analysis of data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlights the scale of the issue. Across all industries, 7.1 million working days were lost during 2024/25 due to
  
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• ICE rolls out autonomous cleaning in Tesco stores

  17-06-2026 10:50 via cleaningmag.com
  
  ICE has announced a new partnership with Tesco, launching a rollout of autonomous cleaning robots across 600 Tesco Express stores.
  
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• RIBA reveals winners of the International Awards for Excellence 2026

  17-06-2026 10:18
  
  The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled the 34 winning projects of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026. Recognising inspiring architecture across 15 countries and four continents, this year’s cohort responds directly to urgent social, environmental and urban conditions across the globe.
  Whether addressing climate, migration, housing, rapid urbanisation, or infrastructure, RIBA says the awarded projects demonstrate how thoughtful design can positivel
  
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• Only 10% of UK councils have robust cybersecurity training policies in place

  16-06-2026 15:10
  
  Councils hold highly-sensitive, confidential data on even the most vulnerable of individuals, yet a new investigation from compliance training provider Skillcast has revealed that the vast majority are failing to adequately train staff against the ongoing threat of cyber attacks.
  To understand how councils across the UK approach cybersecurity training, Skillcast issued Freedom of Information requests to local councils, before analysing their respective cybersecurity awareness training policies.
  
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• H2O Restoration launches Manchester franchise as UK expansion continues

  16-06-2026 14:51 via chtmag.com
  
  H2O Restoration, the specialist external cleaning and restoration company, has launched its latest franchise in Manchester as part of its ongoing UK expansion. The new operation will be led by James Summerton, a serial operator with a track record of building and scaling service businesses across the country.
  Summerton is the owner of JPM Logistics, which operates as the primary third-party logistics partner for Modern Milkman in the North and delivers over 2.5m orders per year. He previously he
  
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• Tork helps customers cut carbon emissions in Europe

  16-06-2026 14:43 via chtmag.com
  
  Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, has announced it has significantly expanded its carbon data reporting across its European product portfolio while delivering substantial carbon footprint reductions – including up to 22 per cent – across key systems. The move comes as European businesses face mounting pressure to meet the European Green Deal target of net zero by 2050 and other regulations.
  Tork improves carbon measurement and reporting by tracking
  
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• TSA celebrates success of 2026 Laundry Open Week

  16-06-2026 14:06 via chtmag.com
  
  The 2026 Laundry Open Week organised by the Textile Services Association (TSA) was a great success, according to feedback from participants. It aims to showcase the work the industry does, raise its profile and highlight the career opportunities to local communities across the UK.
  Laundry Open Week is a collaborative initiative organised by the TSA and its partner organisations in Europe via the European Textile Services Association (ETSA). This year it took place from March 16th to the 20th, wi
  
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• COO appointment at BaxterStorey

  16-06-2026 13:56
  
  Hospitality business BaxterStorey has appointed Chris Mitchell to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) – recognising the company’s growth and reinforcing WSH’s long-term approach to developing leadership talent across its family of brands.
  The appointment builds on several record-breaking years for the business and follows a period of significant transformation.
  Mitchell joined WSH in 2024 as part of the Group Genuine acquisition. Since then, he has continue
  
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• Hospitality urged to view accessibility as a strategic business priority

  16-06-2026 12:59
  
  Hospitality businesses are missing significant commercial opportunities by treating accessibility as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic business priority, according to senior leaders gathered at the latest Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) forum.
  Bringing together operators, employers, suppliers and accessibility specialists from across the hospitality sector, the event explored how businesses can create more inclusive environments for both guests and employees while unlocking ac
  
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• Software leads growth in global BACS market

  16-06-2026 12:37
  
  Software increasingly reshapes building controls with analytics, cloud and refurbishment driving double-digit growth as the sector moves from product sale to operating relationship.
  BSRIA, a world-leading authority on building automation and building services markets, has released its latest analysis of the global Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) sector. The Building Automation and Control Systems 2026 report findings point to a market expanding on the back of regulation, net zero
  
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• Static to dynamic

  16-06-2026 11:16
  
  The huge gap between ‘as-built’ documentation and the reality of buildings can create serious compliance and life-safety risks. Rob Norton, UK Director at PlanRadar explains the benefits of taking a dynamic approach to health and safety data
  The Building Safety Act is a landmark moment for the UK built environment. It has raised the bar for accountability across the sector, and rightly so. After years of fragmented oversight, we now have a legislative framework that demands rigour,
  
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• How weather conditions can affect Range Rover wheels

  16-06-2026 10:40
  
  The British climate is nothing if not unpredictable. One morning might bring frost-covered roads and the next sudden downpour, and drivers who rely on their vehicles daily. These shifting conditions put extra strain on many of the vehicle’s components — particularly the wheels. Understanding how weather affects your Range Rover wheels is not merely a matter of performance; it is a matter of safety and long-term value.
  Winter Roads and Cold TemperaturesWhen temperatures fall, tyre pre
  
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• Inflexion invests in Ranger Fire and Security

  16-06-2026 09:59
  
  European mid-market private equity firm, Inflexion, has completed a majority investment in Ranger Fire and Security, a leading fire and security business in the UK and Ireland.
  The investment will enable Ranger to continue acquiring high-performing local businesses, a core part of its growth strategy, and will also support the further integration of back-office functions across the Group – both important factors in Inflexion’s decision to invest.
  Together, these measures, says Ranger
  
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• Shakespeare North Playhouse casts Kimpton for PPM deal

  16-06-2026 09:41
  
  Kimpton has been awarded the contract to deliver a comprehensive programme of maintenance at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.
  The new contract involves maintenance of the venue’s heating system and associated mechanical plant, ventilation handling units, air conditioning systems and its emergency generator.
  The Shakespeare North Playhouse opened in 2022 and was constructed with sustainability as a central priority, integrating environmentally responsible elements into its archi
  
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