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• Reduce downtime with zip technology from Hörmann

  08-05-2025 09:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new flexible, high-speed door has been launched by Hörmann UK which helps reduce downtime caused by damage and is quick to install. The V 5025 Z door is fitted with innovative zip technology and in the event of a collision the door curtain pulls away from the side rail to prevent damage. It is then automatically re-fed into the rail restoring the door curtain to its original position and operation.The robust construction of the V 5025 Z door make them suitable for both internal and extern
  
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• Former Carillion finance directors fined by the FCA

  09-01-2026 14:27 via fmj.co.uk
  The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined former Carillion finance directors, Richard Adam and Zafar Khan for their part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc.
  The FCA says both were aware of serious financial troubles in Carillion’s UK construction business but failed to reflect this in company announcements or alert the Board and audit committee, leading to poor oversight.
  Adam and Khan have now been fined £232,800 and £138,900, respectively. The fines
  
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• Interaction reduces carbon emissions by 31% despite office expansion and business growth

  09-01-2026 13:51 via fmj.co.uk
  The Bath-based B Corp-certified workplace design and fit-out specialist has cut its emissions while increasing its headcount and moving into larger headquarters, underscoring how operational efficiency and growth can go hand in hand.
  Interaction has been a climate positive business for the last three years which means it removes more CO2 from the atmosphere annually than it puts in.
  In 2024/25, Interaction’s total operational carbon footprint was 124,664 kgCO2 – a 31 per cent reduct
  
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• Director appointment at Trail Group

  09-01-2026 13:12 via fmj.co.uk
  David Humphrey has been appointed to the role of Operations Director at fire safety and maintenance specialist, Trail Group. This is a senior position that carries operational responsibility for the Group’s Passive Fire Safety division.
  The appointment will support Trail Group’s sustained growth across both commercial and public sectors, including social housing, and reinforces its commitment to delivering compliant fire protection and maintenance services to the highest standards.
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• Peartree supporting employees from day one

  09-01-2026 12:37 via fmj.co.uk
  Professional cleaning and facilities solutions business, Peartree Cleaning Services, has reinforced its commitment to investing in its people by launching an enhanced support package available to every employee from their very first day.
  As part of this initiative, every employee will receive a comprehensive welcome pack, a multi-language new starter kit, and a pair of premium Skechers work shoes. The footwear will be provided to all team members who are on their feet for more than five hours pe
  
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• Yorkshire Dirt Index 2026 reveals winter as the dirtiest season for workplaces

  09-01-2026 12:21 via chtmag.com
  A new Yorkshire Dirt Index 2026 has revealed that winter is the dirtiest season for workplaces across the region, driven by muddy commutes, wet weather, gritted pavements and peak office footfall.
  Released by the York and Leeds-based commercial cleaning Smart Cleaning, the index analyses seasonal cleanliness patterns in offices, coworking spaces and commercial buildings across Leeds, York and the wider Yorkshire region.
  It combines real-world cleaning data with local weather and workplace behavi
  
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• Desirable destination

  09-01-2026 11:38 via fmj.co.uk
  Front-of-house could be your most underused tool for recruitment and retention, making the office a destination, not just an obligation says Cheryl-Anne Cooper, Chief Daymaker at On Verve
  As businesses grapple with bringing their employees into the workplace, they need to create a sense of community and belonging that reflects organisational culture, something remote work just can’t offer. Front-of-house (FOH) teams may be the most underused resource for turning the office into a distincti
  
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• Mould expert warns Awaab’s Law unfit for purpose

  09-01-2026 11:21 via fmj.co.uk
  Mould expert, Jeff Charlton, is calling on the UK Government to repeal Awaab’s Law, having identified more than 250 investigative failures in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government report. Charlton has published a technical evidence review of the original investigation which he says raises fundamental questions about the validity of the original conclusions and the subsequent introduction of Awaab’s Law.
  Introduced in October 2025, Awaab’s Law mandates social
  
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• Former minister joins The Kingdom Group as business adviser

  09-01-2026 10:13 via fmj.co.uk
  (l-r) Terry Barton, Founder and CEO of The Kingdom Group, and Lord Peter Hain
  The Kingdom Group has appointed former Cabinet Minister Lord Peter Hain as Business Adviser, with immediate effect.
  Strengthening the Group’s leadership as it enters its next phase of growth, Lord Peter Hain brings decades of experience at the highest levels of public service, having held senior ministerial posts for 12 years in Tony Blair and Gordon Brown’s governments. He was previously the Secretary
  
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• Here today, gone to Morrow

  09-01-2026 10:09 via cleaningmag.com
  When a Cambridge University college reached out locally for a solution to ridding dining chairs of candlewax, St Ives independent contractor Luke Morrow leapt at the chance to apply some of the knowhow he had picked up from training with Prochem.
  
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• Mitie wins new contract with TfL

  09-01-2026 09:53 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has been awarded a five-year contract with Transport for London (TfL) for the provision of cleaning and associated services, following a competitive tender process. The agreement covers the cleaning of trains, Tube and bus stations, as well as TfL head office locations, the London Transport Museum and waste collection at City Hall.
  Under this new contract, which will go live on 1 April 2026, Mitie will deliver intelligence-led, data-driven cleaning services, waste management and pest
  
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• Peter Millham takes on expanded leadership role at Complii

  08-01-2026 13:31 via fmj.co.uk
  Complii, a leading provider of integrated safety and regulatory compliance across water, air, fire, and electrical sectors, has appointed Peter Millham as Managing Director – Air & Water Systems Engineering. In this expanded role, Millham will drive the growth of Complii’s Air division while continuing his leadership as Managing Director of PH Water and Air Technologies.
  In his dual capacity, Millham will be responsible for expanding the Air vertical’s market presence while
  
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• UK’s first fully robotic barista launched by Lexington at BT Snowhill

  08-01-2026 12:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Lexington, supported by Elior Vending, has launched the UK’s first fully robotic barista coffee counter at BT’s Snowhill office in Birmingham.
  This groundbreaking deployment marks a significant milestone in the evolution of automated coffee service technology, bringing greater consistency and quality to speciality drinks. The robotic barista surpasses traditional vending machines by incorporating a robotic arm that prepares and serves speciality coffee using a barista coffee machine
  
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• Viessmann Climate Solutions appointed to £1.6bn national social housing decarbonisation framework

  08-01-2026 12:26 via fmj.co.uk
  Viessmann Climate Solutions has been appointed to the four-year Procure Plus Framework for the Supply of Low & Zero Carbon Technologies. This initiative will support the delivery of energy-efficient upgrades across social housing and other public sector buildings nationwide. Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
  Viessmann and Carrier products have been successfully selected for the followin
  
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• Skating towards a circular future: Action drives environmental change

  08-01-2026 11:23 via fmj.co.uk
  By John Twitchen, Founder at Stuff4Life
  Thirty years ago, as an Environmental Studies student at the University of Hertfordshire, I took part in an industry placement that changed my life.At the time, I didn’t realise digging trial pits on an old landfill site would set the course for a career in sustainability, communications and innovation – but that hands-on experience did something that lectures alone couldn’t. Not only did it demonstrate that when you put stuff in the gro
  
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• A January sales shopping spree or a bacteria buffet? Research reveals hidden germs in retail hot spots

  08-01-2026 11:09 via chtmag.com
  New swabbing research by Initial Washroom Hygiene has found that in-person January sales shopping could be exposing Brits to high levels of microbial contamination (germs).
  Replicating the journey of a typical shopper’s tour around some of central London’s most popular retail stores, ‘high contact surfaces’ such as escalator handrails and lift buttons were tested to reveal the level of biological life on them. Many returned readings that were well above the range that hyg
  
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• Mrs Buckét celebrates 30% growth in 2025, secures 30 new clients, and expands into new sectors

  08-01-2026 10:58 via chtmag.com
  Award-winning commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét grew by 30 per cent growth in 2025, marking a key milestone in its 20th year of operation.
  Last year, the Swansea-based company also secured 30 new clients, bringing the total number of clients to more than 180.
  As part of its strategy to diversify and grow, Mrs Buckét has established a strong foothold in high-demand sectors, with significant wins in Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Food Manufacturing industries.
  Some
  
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• Mrs Buckét celebrates growth in 2025

  08-01-2026 10:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Commercial cleaning company, Mrs Buckét, is celebrating 30 per cent growth in 2025, marking a key milestone in its 20th year of operation.
  Last year, the Swansea-based company also secured 30 new clients, bringing the total number of clients to more than 180. As part of its strategy to diversify and grow, Mrs Buckét has established a strong foothold in high-demand sectors, with significant wins in Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Food Manufacturing industries.
  Some of Mr
  
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• Entries for the BEMS sector’s biggest awards close in two weeks time

  08-01-2026 10:31 via fmj.co.uk
  Individuals and organisations from across the building controls industry are being urged to submit nominations for the building controls and automation sector’s most prestigious awards, the BCIA Awards 2026, as soon as possible with the entry deadline of Thursday 22nd January, only just two weeks away.
  Celebrating the innovators, individuals and teams shaping the future of the industry, this year’s awards will feature 11 different categories:Building Controls and BEMS Company of the
  
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• Grade One achieves 'gold' at Green Apple Awards

  08-01-2026 10:25 via cleaningmag.com
  Grade One Cleaning & Support Services has received a Gold Green Apple Award at the 2025 International Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice. The family-owned business was awarded Gold, the highest level of recognition,in the Environmental Improvement - Mixed Use Sites category for its project “Small Business with a Big Impact”. The award was presented at a ceremony held at the House of Lords towards the end of 2025.
  
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• ScotRail contract win for Robertson Facilities Management

  07-01-2026 14:39 via fmj.co.uk
  Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has been appointed to deliver grounds maintenance and winter gritting services for ScotRail following a competitive tender process.
  The two-year contract award marks the first time RFM has worked with ScotRail, the national passenger rail operator in Scotland.
  RFM will deliver planned and reactive services at more than 360 locations across Scotland including stations, depots, signalling centres, office buildings, operational yards, and passenger-facing areas
  
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• Mitie’s Net Zero Navigator report reveals the risks of delaying decarbonisation

  07-01-2026 13:52 via fmj.co.uk
  Research from Mitie’s latest Net Zero Navigator report shows that organisations achieving the greatest decarbonisation progress are those embedding net zero into their core business strategy, rather than treating it solely as a compliance obligation. Drawing on insight from sustainability leaders, the report highlights an increasing emphasis on energy resilience, operational compliance and long-term cost stability to enhance the commercial benefits of decarbonisation for organisations.
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• BCIA strengthens Management Committee

  07-01-2026 13:26 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has added exceptional experience to its Management Committee as it continues to lead the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) sector towards a more sustainable future. The committee brings together professionals with diverse expertise, strategic insight, and technical excellence to drive progress across the industry.
  In a strong year for Management Committee nominations, Andy Thorn, Managing Director at Synapsys Solutions and Oli Barker, Eng
  
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• International Workplace and Reed Learning awarded DWP contract to deliver IOSH Occupational Health and Wellbeing training to SMEs across England

  07-01-2026 11:35 via fmj.co.uk
  International Workplace in partnership with Reed Learning has been awarded a contract by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver the IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing Certificate to line managers in qualifying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across England, which will be fully funded by DWP.
  Eligibility criteria for learners includes:Must be a line manager to at least one employee
  Must work for an SME in England with 2-249 employees
  Must not have completed t
  
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• Legionella prevention in education

  07-01-2026 11:07 via fmj.co.uk
  Kieran Irving, Legionella and Water Treatment Manager at Lucion Services, explains why recent school closures highlight the need for proactive Legionella management
  The temporary closure of Hazeley Academy in Milton Keynes, following the detection of Legionella its water system, has highlighted the compliance challenges faced by Duty Holders and Responsible Persons across the education sector.
  For Duty Holders and Responsible Persons, the case underlines a crucial point: water safety compliance
  
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• CIBSE marks a new era for the institution’s global profile with refreshed brand identity

  07-01-2026 10:43 via fmj.co.uk
  CIBSE has launched its refreshed brand identity, marking a significant moment in its 129-year history and signalling a new era for how the institution presents itself to the world.
  The updated brand reflects a more modern, accessible and forward-thinking CIBSE, one that is aligned with the evolving demands of the building services profession and the institution’s ambitions for the future.
  The refreshed identity strengthens CIBSE’s global presence with a clearer, more contemporary vis
  
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• MD promotion for Wendy Bennett at DMA

  07-01-2026 10:27 via fmj.co.uk
  DMA Maintenance has promoted Wendy Bennett to the role of Managing Director.
  With a proud history spanning 223 years, the appointment reflects both the strength of the company’s heritage and its ongoing development as a modern, forward-looking, and operationally strong business.
  Having been with DMA for five years, Bennett most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, playing a key role in strengthening operational performance, supporting sustainable growth, and embedding DMA’s m
  
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• Kärcher’s 90th year in review

  07-01-2026 10:18 via cleaningmag.com
  2025 was a year of exciting highs for Kärcher, and all while celebrating its magnificent milestone birthday of 90 years. From community projects to the latest innovation launches to critical new hires, this global leader in cleaning technology shows no sign of slowing as it enters its tenth decade.
  
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• Cardo acquires Faskin Group

  07-01-2026 10:02 via fmj.co.uk
  Liam Bevan, CEO of Cardo
  Cardo Group, a leading provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and public bodies, is strengthening its roofing capabilities with the acquisition of Faskin Group, based in Paisley, Scotland.
  Founded in 2010 by Frank and Karen O’Hara, Faskin Group has grown into one of Scotland’s most trusted names in roofing. With over 50 years of combined experience, Faskin’s approach has earned a st
  
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• Lodestone House extends catering partnership at St Columba’s College

  06-01-2026 14:37 via fmj.co.uk
  Independent school caterer, Lodestone House, has extended its partnership with St Columba’s College in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in a new seven-year contract that will see significant investment in catering facilities and services to support the College’s growth and evolving needs.
  The partnership, which first began in 2018, has seen Lodestone House provide catering for the College’s 820 pupils aged 4–18, including supporting its transition from a boys’ school to a
  
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