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• Revolutionary approach

  13-03-2025 12:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Chris Coath, Director of Energy and Asset Management at NG Bailey presents a step-by-step guide to adopting smarter strategies that can help you revolutionise your energy management
  The landscape of mechanical & electrical (M&E) asset maintenance has evolved dramatically. Gone are the days when simply toggling systems on and off was enough to save energy. Today’s buildings must balance multiple demands, air quality, uptime, and flexible workspaces—all while reducing energy co
  
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• NG Bailey’s Journey to 2030 strategy delivers strong performance and growing order book

  23-06-2026 15:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  NG Bailey has reported a strong financial performance in its latest financial report, bolstered by the successful rollout of its Journey to 2030 strategic plan.
  For the year ended 27 February 2026, the independent engineering and infrastructure services business, reported turnover of £707m, up from £662m in 2025 with underlying operating profit for the year at £21.2m, an increase from £15.0m in 2025.
  The results come as the Group has evolved its operating model to de
  
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• DMA Group strengthens commercial team

  23-06-2026 14:21 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Property maintenance specialist, DMA Group, has made two key appointments to strengthen its commercial team.
  Rob Ware has been promoted to the newly created role of Head of Commercial, with Kris Fowell succeeding him as Head of Account Management.
  In his new position Ware will lead on customer and supply chain contracts, ensuring DMA Group balances the delivery of high-quality services to customers while maintaining robust control of contract terms, risk and commercial performance.
  Ware has work
  
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• Are your staff at risk of the ‘office air’ effect? What facilities managers need to know

  23-06-2026 13:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The viral theory that spending all day in an office is wrecking our skin and hair is all over TikTok. In fact, TikTok Creator Search Insights shows searches for ‘how to fix office air’ have surged in recent weeks, with more than 800,000 searches recorded in a single day alone.
  Far more than just a trend, concerns around ‘office air’ are shining a spotlight on indoor air quality in the workplace — and what Facilities Managers (FMs) can do about it. Discover practical
  
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• BICSc announces 2026 awards finalists

  23-06-2026 13:20 via chtmag.com
  
  The finalists for this year’s BICSc awards have been revealed after another record-breaking number of entries were submitted to the Institute.
  The prestigious BICSc annual awards, which will be staged in September, saw another significant increase in nominations across numerous categories with outstanding entries highlighting how standards continue to rise industry-wide.
  The esteemed accolades shine a spotlight on the leading lights and unsung heroes in the global professional cleaning com
  
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• How food can help draw people back into the workplace

  23-06-2026 12:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Dave Hawkes, Director, Houston & Hawkes
  What makes someone want to come into the office? This is a question facilities managers are increasingly having to answer as organisations continue to adapt to changing employee expectations.The ‘return to office’ has happened, at least in part. Occupancy levels across major cities, particularly London, have stabilised and in some cases continue to rise. Yet for many organisations, getting people through the door consistently remains a c
  
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• Stoke City Football Club signs OVG as catering partner

  23-06-2026 11:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Oak View Group (OVG), a global provider of live entertainment infrastructure and services, has announced a new partnership with Stoke City Football Club with a long-term plan to reinvent the food and beverage experience at the bet365 Stadium.
  OVG will lead the design and delivery of an elevated, fan-first offering, bringing locally inspired menus, premium hospitality offerings and streamlined concessions for visitors and fans.
  Under the agreement, OVG Hospitality will assume responsibility for
  
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• Corps Security appoints Paul Lotter to COO role

  23-06-2026 11:11 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Corps Security has realigned its operational senior leadership around a new integrated operating model, with Paul Lotter appointed as Chief Operating Officer to lead the change.
  Underpinning the realignment are Corps’ three core divisions: Corps Security, security guarding; Corps Monitoring, remote monitoring; and Corps Intel, intelligence, risk and consultancy, which now come together under one unified operating model. This will ensure customers benefit from complete, 360-degree proactive
  
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• Workday – operational excellence and workforce management in UK facilities management

  23-06-2026 10:22 via fmj.co.uk
  
  What are the main issues for FMs and Service Providers in managing contracts and the front-line staff who deliver them?
  Workday, the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, has put together a short survey and is seeking views from professionals within the industry on your most pressing contract management issues, including recruitment and retention, maintaining compliance, and measuring performance, as well as your opinions on the adoption of data-driven solutions that hel
  
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• OCS Foundation raises £220,106 over the past 12 months

  23-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The OCS Foundation has raised £220,106 over the past 12 months to support bereaved military children, young people living with cancer, students facing financial hardship, and young people from underserved communities. The funds were raised by OCS colleagues, customers, and suppliers, with additional investment from OCS Group.
  
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• CHSA announces winners of the Excellence Awards 2026

  22-06-2026 12:59 via chtmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has revealed the winners of the 2026 CHSA Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievement, innovation, and commitment across the cleaning and hygiene industry.
  The winners are:Manufacturer of the Year: Cromwell Polythene Ltd
  Regional Distributor of the Year: Newhall Janitorial
  National Distributor of the Year: Jangro
  Rising Star: Emily Downing of Cleenol Group Ltd
  Outstanding Contribution: Paul Fleetwood of Cromwell Polythene LtdThe
  
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• ABM renews critical cleaning services contract at University Hospital Waterford

  22-06-2026 12:42 via chtmag.com
  
  ABM, a leading international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has been re-awarded a major contract to provide critical cleaning services at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) in Ireland.
  Under the contract with the Health Service Executive (HSE), ABM will continue to provide 265 cleaning staff across five UHW facilities, including critical environments such as operating theatres and intensive care units.
  The contract is across all facilities at UHW and inclu
  
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• NHS property repair bill set to pass £16bn

  22-06-2026 12:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New analysis by Property Inspect has revealed that the cost of repairing NHS buildings is on course to exceed £16 billion, as the wider maintenance backlog across the UK’s public estate approaches £50 billion.
  The latest data shows that hospitals and other NHS facilities account for £13.8 billion of the government’s estimated £48.6 billion maintenance backlog, meaning almost 30 per cent of all outstanding public-sector repair costs are linked to NHS properties
  
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• Verified safely

  22-06-2026 11:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The FM sector needs to move from a ‘static spreadsheet’ mentality to adopting a flexible, continuously compliant role says Nik Flytzanis, Growth Market Director at Once for All, home to FacilitieslineAs the guardians of organisational competence, safety and risk oversight FM’s responsibility has never been greater. The Building Safety Act 2022 has substantially raised the standard of accountability. We now operate in an environment where completing the work is not enough. Orga
  
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• ABM renews major University Hospital Waterford contract

  22-06-2026 11:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ABM has been re-awarded a major contract to provide critical cleaning services at University Hospital Waterford (UHW).
  Under the agreement with the Health Service Executive (HSE), ABM will continue to provide 265 cleaning staff across five UHW facilities, including critical environments such as operating theatres and intensive care units and includes the recently opened Haematology and Oncology Day Unit.
  This critical cleaning service also supports UHW’s ability to run out of hou
  
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• ISS’ Livv business takes IFS deal at Jupiter Asset Management’s global HQ

  22-06-2026 11:04 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS’ boutique workplace experience business, Livv, has secured a three-year integrated facilities services (IFS) contract with investment management firm, Jupiter Asset Management, at its global headquarters in London.
  Under the terms of the contract, Livv will deliver a comprehensive range of workplace and facilities services, including workplace management, cleaning, engineering, supply chain management, and sustainability advisory services.
  The appointment follows a highly competit
  
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• Novus Property Solutions begins work on £4.2m contract with Loughborough University

  22-06-2026 09:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The national maintenance, refurbishment and fit out contractor has commenced work on a £4.2 million contract with Loughborough University to transform two existing campus buildings into specialist DIGI-Labs designed to support the next generation of STEM innovators.
  The project will see the creation of Digi-Lab Central across the EHB Squash Courts and G Block, bringing together advanced digital technologies within a purpose-designed, collaborative environment. With completion expected in J
  
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• CHSA Report: Sustainability regulatory environment for cleaning and hygiene products is tightening

  22-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has published a report on the outlook for environmental regulation in the UK and EU and the impact on cleaning and hygiene manufacturers and distributors.
  
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• CIWM calls on resources and waste sector to ‘Think Again’

  19-06-2026 14:12 via chtmag.com
  
  CIWM President Vicki Hughes is calling on organisations across the resources and waste sector to sign the Think Again Pledge.
  The 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 the sector offers
  
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• Aramark delivers over £175 million in social value across the UK in 2025

  19-06-2026 13:20 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Foodservice partner, Aramark UK, has revealed it delivered over £175 million in social value across the UK in 2025, reinforcing its sustained commitment to investing in the communities it serves. This includes supporting over 4,200 local jobs and delivering 4,050 weeks of apprenticeships.
  The figure reflects activity from across Aramark’s UK business, independently verified by the Social Value Portal against four key measures: economy, work, community and planet. The result demonstra
  
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• Dalkia UK appointed to GLA’s RE:FIT 5 Framework

  19-06-2026 12:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Dalkia UK has been awarded a place on the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) RE:FIT 5 Framework.
  The RE:FIT programme is the Mayor of London’s flagship energy performance contracting initiative, designed to support public sector organisations in reducing carbon emissions while delivering long-term financial savings.
  Through the framework, Energy Service Companies (ESCos) such as Dalkia deliver projects under Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs), providing guaranteed energy and cost savi
  
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• Fire foundations

  19-06-2026 12:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Paul Rankin, Director of Fire and Aviation at Securitas UK, explains why fire safety must be built into a business’ DNA and why facilities managers are central to achieving thatFire risk assessments often sit quietly in the background of business operations. On the surface, it can feel like everything is already covered: the fire alarm is tested, the risk assessment is neatly filed away, and a few extinguishers are placed where everyone can see them. It all gives the impression that the es
  
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• Catherine Roe to step down as CEO of Elior UK

  19-06-2026 11:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
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  Catherine Roe has taken the decision to step down from her role as Chief Executive Officer of Elior UK in the coming months. Michal Seal, currently Managing Director Healthcare, has been appointed to succeed her.
  Elior states Roe’s decision marks the conclusion of an outstanding career within the Elior Group, to which she has devoted more than 20 years of professional commitment, including 12 years leading Elior UK. It adds throughout this time, Roe has embodied a style of le
  
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• Sodexo recognised for third year in Times Top 50 for Gender Equality

  19-06-2026 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo UK & Ireland has once again been recognised for making gender equality a priority in the workplace.
  For the third consecutive year, Sodexo UK & Ireland has been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality, in recognition of the company’s sustained commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
  The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action to cr
  
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• White Oaks adds Housing 21 to its portfolio

  19-06-2026 10:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The senior living division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, White Oaks, has secured a new contract with not-for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care – Housing 21.
  The terms of the deal, see White Oaks providing resident catering services for approximately 300 residents across seven developments in London and an Extra Care independent living development in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. All eight sites offer a daily lunch menu designed to provide a consistent, balanced meal wit
  
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• Director hire at Willmott Dixon Interiors

  19-06-2026 10:14 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mandhir Singh Sidhu has been appointed Fit Out Director at Willmott Dixon Interiors
  Mandhir Singh Sidhu (Sid) has been appointed by Willmott Dixon Interiors to lead its commercial fit out team.
  Sid joins the business with extensive industry experience, bringing a strong track record of building trusted client relationships, developing opportunities and supporting customers through the early stages of their fit out projects. He has previously worked for the likes of Overbury, Morgan Sindall
  
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• IWFM publishes Market Outlook Report 2026

  19-06-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management has published its Market Outlook Report 2026, offering a brand new assessment of the conditions shaping the workplace and facilities management profession.
  
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• UKCG awarded multi-country European HVAC services contract

  18-06-2026 14:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  UK Commercial Group Ltd (UKCG) has expanded into mainland Europe after securing a major contract to deliver specialist HVAC maintenance, compliance and cleaning services across 10 countries.
  The contract, which begins in January 2027, will see the UK-based facilities support specialist provide servicing, maintenance, repair and specialist cleaning of HVAC systems and Air Handling Units (AHUs) for a leading leisure operator and private healthcare providers operating across Europe.
  The agreement r
  
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• Government announces ambition to end era of ‘outsourcing by default’

  18-06-2026 14:20 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The government has published new guidance to provide a route for bringing key services back in-house and get the “absolute best results” for taxpayers.
  While the government will continue to work collaboratively with a whole range of suppliers to the public sector, a new Public Interest Test is to be applied before renewing expiring government contracts to prioritise long-term value. This, says the government, will ensure departments and officials look beyond short-term pricing to foc
  
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• The FM Guide to Carbon Reporting and the Journey to Net Zero

  18-06-2026 14:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Free White Paper: The FM Guide to Carbon Reporting and the Journey to Net Zero
  Carbon reporting and net zero are no longer future issues for facilities management. They’re already shaping procurement, client expectations, stakeholder confidence, and commercial credibility.
  This practical new e-guide from FMJ and NCZ gives facilities managers a clear, structured 12-step framework for approaching carbon reporting properly. From understanding what net zero really means, to setting a baseline,
  
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