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• Over two-thirds of UK industry at risk of failing on-the-spot HSE inspection

  15-05-2024 13:08
  
  Seven in 10 organisations operating in some of the UK’s biggest industries admit that they are unlikely to comply with on-the-spot Health & Safety Executive (HSE) inspection due to a lack of data proving that their fixed and moveable assets are managed and maintained to the required regulatory standards, finds new research.
  Nearly one fifth (17 per cent) have received enforcement action in the past due to assets not meeting HSE compliance standards, with over 10 per cent receiving an H
  
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• IWFM Skills Survey: Institute seeks sector-wide insight to manifest WFM’s potential

  10-06-2024 11:05 via cleaningmag.com
  
  As 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.
  
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• CIWM sets out 10 ‘policy asks’ for next UK government

  10-06-2024 10:39
  
  Ahead 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
  
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• Nurture Group acquires Gristwood & Toms

  10-06-2024 10:11
  
  National 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
  
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• Records management company’s humorous marketing campaign aims to disrupt perceptions the industry is boring

  10-06-2024 09:44
  
  Restore 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
  
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• MHIAE systems help Rowan House achieve sustainability goals

  10-06-2024 09:28
  
  Energy-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
  
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• Portugal's cleaning sector growth continues

  10-06-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  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
  
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• Compass Group UK&I adds volunteering to the menu

  07-06-2024 14:58
  
  Compass 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
  
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• Mecsia strengthens building services expertise with acquisition

  07-06-2024 12:52
  
  Mecsia, 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
  
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• Fleet advantage

  07-06-2024 11:58
  
  James 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
  
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• Labour shortages continue for electrotechnical firms

  07-06-2024 11:31
  
  Electrotechnical 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
  
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• Wates’ Paul Chandler to retire

  07-06-2024 10:47
  
  Paul 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
  
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• BCIS launches whole life costs and carbon measurement tool

  07-06-2024 10:22
  
  The 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
  
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• Sodexo extends Oasis partnership 

  07-06-2024 10:01
  
  Sodexo 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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• Introducing KleenCheck - monitoring and management software for the cleaning sector

  07-06-2024 08:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Orange Technology Ltd, a software solutions provider, has announced the upcoming launch of its monitoring and management software for cleaning companies and large organisations, including the NHS, in particular environments where infection prevention and control are key considerations.
  
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• Vision of a better future for cleaning operatives

  07-06-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  In November 2023 ECJ ran a news story highlighting the findings of a report in the UK about working conditions for cleaning operatives. The year-long investigation by the Centre for Progressive Change found that more than a third of them had worked while unwell because many of them are unable to claim sick pay. In this special report we delve deeper into the detail of the survey that took a close look at working conditions in the sector through the eyes of the operatives themselves.CLEANING UP T
  
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• Tackle hidden building risks quickly and effectively

  06-06-2024 14:49
  
  Zurich insite monitors the health of your locations – helping you to eliminate threats before they happen
  Reveal where hidden risks lieIn today’s hyper-digitised world, Facilities and Risk Managers can collect a wealth of information to help them identify hidden risks in their buildings. However, establishing and monitoring the systems required to do so can be time and resource intensive.
  Zurich insite’s all-in-one solution offers the digital and physical tools you need to effe
  
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• Mitie delivers record revenue

  06-06-2024 14:37
  
  In its Full Year results for the year ended 31 March 2024 Mitie’s strong track record of delivery continues with all medium-term targets met or significantly exceeded in FY24.
  The technology-led Facilities Transformation company reports record revenue up 11% to £4,511m (FY23: £4,055m), reflecting growth in Key Accounts (including net wins and re-pricing), Projects upsell and M&A.
  Operating profit before other items, increased 30% to £210m (FY23: £162m), and Basi
  
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• Cutting Edge: How mats boost safety & efficiency in advanced manufacturing

  06-06-2024 13:25
  
  Did you know cutting mats can play a vital role when working with composites in advanced manufacturing?
  Beyond precision cutting, cutting mats can offer significant benefits for a safer and more efficient workflow.
  Here’s how cutting mats support your operations:
  Clean Cuts, Happy Teams: Self-healing properties ensure a smooth surface for precise cuts, minimizing blade wear and the risk of injury.
  Long-Lasting Performance: extremely durable mats reduce replacement needs and costs.
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• Public knowledge

  06-06-2024 12:27
  
  David Aird, Director of Strategic Projects at Amey discusses digital innovation within a challenging public landscape
  Innovation and technology are at the forefront of the Government’s plans to transform and modernise the public estate. Indeed, in the Digital, Data and Technology Playbook the Government recognised that ‘technology offers an opportunity to transform public services for the better’.
  Technology, and the ways in which systems interact, can help drive efficiencies,
  
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• Hydrosense: Revolutionising Legionella detection with cutting-edge technology

  06-06-2024 12:16
  
  Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, poses significant health risks, particularly in environments with complex water systems. The case fatality rate of community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease is 10%, rising alarming to over 25% in a healthcare setting.
  Traditional testing methods for detecting Legionella are time-consuming, with lab results taking several weeks to return. This delay increases the risk of outbreaks, as thi
  
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• Johnson Controls creates Global Data Centre Solutions organisation

  06-06-2024 11:58
  
  Johnson Controls, a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced the creation of a dedicated Global Data Centre Solutions organisation, focused specifically on operationalising Johnson Controls’ global scale to provide integrated solutions to data centre customers around the world in support of the company’s business segments.
  Todd Grabowski, President, Global Data Centre Solutions, will lead the organisation, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO George
  
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• Wates continues 19-year partnership with Hertfordshire County Council 

  06-06-2024 11:37
  
  Hertfordshire County Council has appointed Wates to carry out a range of planned, reactive, and minor works across the council’s 1,025 corporate buildings, libraries, fire stations, adult day care centres, youth centres, rural estates, open spaces and schools.
  Valued at £1.5 million per annum, the contract will focus on a planned preventative maintenance approach to the council’s 83 main buildings and a reactive maintenance service to the remaining estate. Delivered by a t
  
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• Arcus FM announces key appointment for its commercial real estate division

  06-06-2024 10:58
  
  Arcus FM has appointed Kathy Hope as its first Business Unit Director for Commercial Real Estate.
  Continuing on its rapid growth trajectory, Arcus FM’s presence within commercial real estate has grown exponentially in the last 12 months. The company has invested heavily in its commercial offering. It has developed a dedicated proposition, operational specialisms delivering innovative solutions, and new customer-centric technology – and this appointment is another sign of intent from
  
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• 24-7 Group acquires JW Jones and Son

  06-06-2024 10:34
  
  Multi-disciplinary engineering company, 24-7 Group, has acquired JW Jones and Son Ltd, specialists in the design, installation and maintenance of electrical, heating and plumbing services.
  This strategic acquisition aligns with 24-7 Group’s long-term growth strategy and will play a pivotal role in expanding its market presence, diversifying product and services offerings, and enhancing its overall value proposition to customers.
  Since the 1950’s, JW Jones and Son has steadily grown,
  
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• Ecobat Battery unveils re-energised website

  06-06-2024 08:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  With its sights firmly set on thousands of UK customers, Ecobat Battery has redesigned its website to not only reflect the depth of products it supplies, but also the power storage related knowledge and expertise the organisation holds.
  
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• Golden Service Awards winners announced in London

  06-06-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  The winners of the 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards were announced during a ceremony in London recently.Created over 30 years ago, the biennial awards offer an opportunity for FM companies, contract cleaners and in-house cleaning teams throughout the UK and Ireland to showcase their excellence and commitment to deliver performances that raise standards and set new benchmarks.Here are the winners:Healthcare: Derrycourt Cleaning SpecialistsEducation: Birkin GroupOffice areas
  
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• Cleaners’ podcast enters fourth year

  06-06-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  German contract cleaning association BIV has a new content focus for its podcast, reports Katja Scholz.Joining in the discussion on sociopolitical questions – that is the challenge for the skilled trades sector with the largest workforce in Germany. The ‘Showpiece’ podcast of the Federal Association of Contract Cleaners (BIV) made its debut in January 2021 and now has more than 30 episodes under its belt following more than three years on air.Topics so far have been as varied a
  
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• David Taylor-Smith joins Wates Property Services

  05-06-2024 14:12
  
  David Taylor-Smith MBE has been appointed as a Non-Executive Chairman of Wates Property Services (WPS).
  Taylor-Smith brings a wealth of family owned, public and private equity owned business experience to this role. He began his career in the British Army before rising to become a FTSE 100 Board Director and then a Private Equity CEO and has managed businesses in over 70 countries.
  Currently, he chairs two Private Equity owned companies; OCU Group, a utility services business, and WJ Group, a hi
  
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• Accelerating nature-positive action could unlock $62 billion a year by 2030 for household and personal care products sector

  05-06-2024 13:05
  
  The household and personal care sector could unlock $62bn of annual cost savings and revenue upside in a new nature-positive economy trajectory by 2030, according to recent guidance published by the World Economic Forum.
  The ‘Nature Positive: Role of the Household and Personal Care Products Sector’ guidance showcases how businesses across the sector can take practical action to transform and innovate their operations and value chains to secure a nature-positive future.
  The
  
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