Cleaning Industry news

• RICS names new CEO

  20-06-2023 09:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has named Justin Young, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  Appointed by RICS Governing Council to continue to lead the transformation of RICS, including delivery of an excellent experience for staff, members, and stakeholders, Young will take up his new role on 5 July, replacing Richard Collins, who was appointed interim CEO back in October 2021 following the reforms recommended by the Levitt report.
  Young has an impressive background in oper
  
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• Winners of the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2026 revealed

  06-03-2026 14:50 via fmj.co.uk
  The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has announced the winners of the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2026 which recognise projects, products and professionals delivering measurable building performance outcomes and advancing excellence in building services engineering.
  The Awards, hosted by comedian Maisie Adam, took place on 5 March 2026 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.
  The CIBSE Building Performance Awards celebrate evidence-based performance,
  
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• Why smarter hygiene and proactive pest control build customer trust 

  06-03-2026 14:04 via chtmag.com
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  By Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical and Innovations Manager at Rentokil Specialist Hygiene and Paul Blackhurst, Head of Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control
  Preparations for the busy spring and summer season are no doubt underway for hotels, restaurants and event venues, making it the perfect time to consider how hygiene can be factored into planning to secure business reputation. 
  In today’s competitive market, even a small lapse can quickly erode customer trust. A s
  
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• RICS calls for expressions of interest in new data, analytics and intelligence pathway

  06-03-2026 13:30 via fmj.co.uk
  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced a new pilot programme for a new Data, Analytics and Intelligence pathway to become a chartered surveyor. This innovation is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced digital and data-driven expertise across the built and natural environments. As part of the pilot approach, RICS is launching an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process to assess demand and gather feedback.
  As the sector undergoes rapid technological transformati
  
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• Peartree Cleaning ESG Report: Improving carbon efficiency while delivering sustained growth

  06-03-2026 12:45 via chtmag.com
  Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has published its 2024/2025 ESG Report, demonstrating measurable year-on-year progress, improved carbon efficiency and sustained business growth, alongside independently validated environmental and governance milestones.
  The independently verified report confirms total organisational emissions of 1,329 tCO₂e, representing a 6.32 per cent year-on-year reduction, while revenue increased by 7.91 per cent over the s
  
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• Acas appoints Baroness Jones as new chair

  06-03-2026 11:58 via fmj.co.uk
  Baroness Maggie Jones of Whitchurch has been announced as the new Chair of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) Council.
  Baroness Jones is a member of the House of Lords and has held several senior roles within the Government and large organisations. Her previous roles have included being a minister at the Department for Business and Trade, a director at Unison and numerous board and non-executive positions.
  Acas Chief Executive, Niall Mackenzie, said: “I am delighted
  
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• Spring strategy

  06-03-2026 11:44 via fmj.co.uk
  With spring just around the corner, Madeleine Ford looks at how facilities managers can prepare their grounds for the upcoming season and minimise risks throughout the year to come
  Spring represents more than a seasonal change, it is a critical intervention window to assess any damage and prepare your grounds for the upcoming season. Winter rarely leaves without consequence. Frost, heavy rainfall, storms and prolonged periods of cold take a quiet toll on outdoor space, degrading hard surfaces,
  
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• Baxi signs up to support London’s green skills initiative

  06-03-2026 11:21 via fmj.co.uk
  Baxi, a leading manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions, has become a Level 3 signatory of the Future Skyline Skills Commitment, adding its name to a growing list of leading construction firms and suppliers supporting the green skills initiative to accelerate the energy transition.
  Developed by The City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce, the Future Skyline Skills Commitment sets out to encourage the UK’s built environment sector to help d
  
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• Entries open for BESA Awards 2026

  06-03-2026 10:24 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched its Industry Awards 2026, which are designed to recognise and reward the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations that have contributed to the development of the building services sector in the last 12 months.
  Long-term partner Mitsubishi Electric is headline sponsor once again and the Association has already signed up 11 other category sponsors. It is returning for a third year to the historic venue: The Brewery
  
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• Houston & Hawkes wins ESG Award

  06-03-2026 10:10 via fmj.co.uk
  B Corp caterer Houston & Hawkes has been named ESG Award winner at the Contract Catering Awards.
  The award recognises the independent caterer’s sustained commitment to environmental performance, ethical sourcing and robust governance, delivered alongside strong business growth.
  The accolade follows Houston & Hawkes’ successful B Corp recertification in late 2025, becoming the first UK contract caterer to complete the recertification process under B Lab’s strengthened st
  
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• Rapid Energy secures investment from Baird Capital to support growth and strengthen service capability

  06-03-2026 09:41 via fmj.co.uk
  The investment supports fleet expansion, enhanced engineering capability, and continued growth.
  Rapid Energy, a specialist provider of rapid-response and mission-critical temperature-control hire solutions, today announced a strategic investment from Baird Capital, the global private equity arm of Baird. The investment supports the expansion of Rapid Energy’s fleet, enhances engineering capability, and strengthens growth across industrial and critical-infrastructure markets.
  The partnershi
  
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• Sharing expert knowledge on World Book Day

  05-03-2026 14:40 via chtmag.com
  A Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal and cleaning company is marking World Book Day by sharing its expert knowledge in print.
  Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough is commemorating the annual celebration of authors and the joy of reading by highlighting its four factual books which cover key topics in the cleaning and asbestos removal sectors.
  Three of the titles – Biohazard Breakdown, Pristine Practices and Beyond Clutter – are informative literature outlining co
  
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• Thorough office cleaning can play a pivotal role in the wellbeing of staff

  05-03-2026 14:12 via chtmag.com
  Jade Collazo, HR Director at commercial and office cleaning specialists Cleanology, can call upon more than a decade of HR and Health & Safety expertise, with a particular passion for fostering employee engagement and professional growth in the cleaning and FM industry. Here she sets out why a happy workforce is more likely to function well  in clean and tidy surroundings
  As businesses continue to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the modern workplace, it’s essential to reme
  
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• SME FM suppliers to benefit from government-funded occupational health and wellbeing training

  05-03-2026 13:51 via fmj.co.uk
  Fully funded occupational health and wellbeing training for facilities management line managers is nearing its registration deadline.
  With 125,000 suppliers in the UK facilities management sector, 93 per cent of which are SMEs with a turnover of under £1m (ONS/IWFM Market Intelligence Report 2025) – the health of SME teams in this sector has never mattered more.
  According to data from MRI Software, the sector faces stark challenges as FMs experience increased pressure in their daily
  
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• Planning and doing

  05-03-2026 13:08 via fmj.co.uk
  The FM sector is full of companies planning their AI strategy by building business cases and conducting feasibility studies. Nigel Potter, Director of Strategy at Churchill Group on taking a more practical route
  At Churchill Group, we’re deploying AI tools across three areas: voice-driven site intelligence, internal data analysis, and everyday productivity support. But the real lessons we’ve learned aren’t about the technology. They’re about closing that gap between plann
  
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• Bank of England win for ISS

  05-03-2026 12:57 via fmj.co.uk
  The Bank of England has awarded a four-year contract to ISS for the provision of integrated facilities services (IFS) to multiple sites across England, including the Bank’s historic headquarters in the City of London.
  Commencing Q2 2026, ISS will provide range of services including cleaning, mailroom, front-of-house and workplace services. The contract also includes the potential to add additional service options as the contract progresses.
  The contract was awarded following a rigorous com
  
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• Heritage roof refurbishment at Tower Bridge

  05-03-2026 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  As one of the UK’s most iconic and historically significant structures, Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed site that demands the highest standards in conservation, safety and technical delivery. As part of a planned preventative maintenance programme, three independent external ticket office roofs at the north and south approaches were identified as having reached the end of their serviceable life. The original asphalt waterproofing, installed in the 1960s, had deteriorated and required repl
  
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• Getting the most value from SFG20: Building on the gold standard

  05-03-2026 12:03 via fmj.co.uk
  By Carlo Alloni, Chief Executive, Bellrock  
  For over thirty years, SFG20 has served as the undisputed backbone of planned preventive maintenance across the UK built environment. It provides the structure, consistency, and auditable standards that estates teams need to manage complex portfolios with confidence.
  For property services partners, the commitment to SFG20 must be foundational – a core pillar of service delivery and a contractual certainty for clients. It is vital not only t
  
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• Key hires at The Momentum Group to facilitate next stage of growth

  05-03-2026 11:55 via fmj.co.uk
  A series of strategic hires have been announced at the North West property services firm as it enters its next phase of growth.
  The appointments restructure the property advisory division, coinciding with a roll out of individual brands for each of The Momentum Group’s businesses, Advise, Build, Manage, and Maintain, each now distinguished by its own visual identity.
  Andrew Quinn joins Momentum Advise as Director, bringing over 19 years of experience managing infrastructure, civil engineer
  
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• Christeyns expands Health & Safety team

  05-03-2026 11:52 via chtmag.com
  Bradford-based hygiene specialist, Christeyns, puts health and safety first as it boosts its on-site team with the addition of a new Health & Safety Officer.
  Matthew Fairless joined Christeyns at its headquarters on Rutland Street, Bradford last month, as Health, Safety, Security & Environment Officer, HSSE, responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring policies to ensure the site operates safely and is fully compliant with both company and UK regulatory standards.
  Reporting in
  
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• Westgrove secures prestigious TFM contract with Festival Place Shopping Centre

  05-03-2026 11:31 via chtmag.com
  The Westgrove Group has been awarded a significant new 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 leading property management company Estama.
  Under this new partnership, Westgrove will deliver a full suite of facilities management services including cleaning, security, waste, and hard services, supporting Festival Place&rsq
  
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• Sodexo stays on the menu at Leyland Trucks

  05-03-2026 10:29 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo UK & Ireland is to continue to deliver catering and hospitality services for commercial vehicle manufacturer, Leyland Trucks Ltd, following the award of a new five-year contract valued at around £4 million.
  Sodexo has been Leyland Trucks’ food services partner at its 86-acre Leyland Assembly Plant in Lancashire for two decades, serving its 1,000-strong workforce with delicious, nutritious and sustainable meal options.
  Under the new agreement, Sodexo will continue to serve
  
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• Applications open for 2026 Deborah Rowland Scholarship

  05-03-2026 10:11 via fmj.co.uk
  Applications for the 2026 Deborah Rowland Scholarship, which supports emerging talent into the facilities management profession, are now open.
  Now in its third year, the scholarship provides fully funded IWFM-regulated qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4. For a second year, training provider Xenon Group will provide two fully funded qualification places. Study for an IWFM qualification will require between 18 to 24 months and includes mentoring sessions with experienced professionals.
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• AI marketing course designed for cleaning and FM launched

  05-03-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  CBAi, the specialist AI training and consultancy provider for essential industries, has launched the AI Marketing Roadmap. This is the first practical AI course designed specifically for professionals in the cleaning, facilities management, and environmental services sectors.
  
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• Leadership evolution at Vacherin

  04-03-2026 14:37 via fmj.co.uk
  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 via fmj.co.uk
  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.
  Developed in coll
  
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• AI future

  04-03-2026 11:48 via fmj.co.uk
  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 via fmj.co.uk
  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 via fmj.co.uk
  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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