Cleaning Industry news

• Serco to manage HMP Ashfield for further 10 years

  23-04-2024 14:45 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Serco has a secured a 10-year contract, valued at £200 million, to manage HMP Ashfield in South Gloucestershire following a competitive procurement process.
  The international provider of services to governments has been responsible for managing the prison since 2005.
  HMP Ashfield is a category C adult male facility near Bristol that holds 400 convicted prisoners serving sentences for sexual offences. Serco’s primary purpose at HMP Ashfield is to treat prisoners convicted of sexu
  
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• ABM UK deploys all-electric utility vehicles at Olympia

  25-06-2026 14:23 via chtmag.com
  
  ABM UK, one of the world’s leading providers of integrated facility, engineering, and maintenance solutions, has recently acquired two all-electric utility vehicles which are set to be deployed at the transformed Olympia estate.
  With a history spanning 140 years since it first opened in 1886, Olympia has hosted countless exhibitions, performances, and cultural events, establishing itself as a longstanding hub for events, entertainment and commerce in the capital.
  Today, the landmark is und
  
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• TSA celebrates success of recent parliamentary cross party meeting

  25-06-2026 14:13 via chtmag.com
  
  The cross party meeting organised by the Textile Services Association in Westminster on the 19 May 2026 was a big success that has helped to increase awareness of how the TSA can support the government and collaborate to help them achieve many of their priorities, as well as highlighting the importance of the laundry industry to the UK’s economy among MPs .
  The meeting, hosted by Ruth Cadbury, MP for Brentford and Isleworth, aimed to inform those in attendance about the role of the commerc
  
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• Cleaning competence

  25-06-2026 13:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Jade Collazo, HR Director at Cleanology argues that structured training can boost staff retention and improve performance in the cleaning sectorTo improve performance, hygiene and service quality the UK commercial cleaning sector must shed its ‘mop and bucket’ image to embrace structured training and technological integration.
  Upskilling also needs to include digital literacy to meet the demands of modern facility requirements. For instance, staff now need to be trained to operate di
  
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• Sodexo brings together FM and hospitality in pioneering dual-provider apprenticeship programme

  25-06-2026 13:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sodexo UK & Ireland has relaunched its Grow with Sodexo Academy with a new pioneering dual-provider model, bringing together two providers, GLP Training and HIT Training, to strengthen leadership capability, improve workforce agility and support long-term career progression.
  Bringing together hospitality and FM into one connected pathway, the newly launched Grow with Sodexo development programme will provide participants with clearer picture of the progression routes Sodexo offers as well a
  
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• Mitie named Top 50 Employer of Veterans for third year running

  25-06-2026 13:14 via fmj.co.uk
  For the third consecutive year, Mitie has been named a Top 50 Employer of Veterans by Great British Employers of Veterans, in recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting veterans, service leavers, reservists and military families.
  Recognising the adaptability and operational expertise the Armed Forces community brings, Mitie employs more than 1,100 veterans and reservists across its operations, recruiting over 500 veterans in the past year alone.
  Recruitment is supported
  
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• From transactional to strategic: inspiring innovation and investment

  25-06-2026 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By Adam Atkins Group CEO and Co-Founder of Coat Facilities Group
  Procurement of Facilities Management can often feel like a tick box exercise: is the tender affordable, does it encompass all the services needed, and will the provider achieve a raft of KPIs? If yes, then the company signs a contract, and then repeats the whole process a couple of years down the line.
  But what if things were different? A shift in focus towards longer-term, stronger partnerships where the provider can truly feed in
  
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• Refrigerant tracking and compliance software: An overview for the European market

  25-06-2026 11:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Under the F-Gas regulation, operators and manufacturers of equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) of 5 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent or more (exemptions apply), based on the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the refrigerant used, must keep records for at least five years to adhere to regulatory compliance.
  These records must include detailed information on all F-gas-related activity – from a full inventory of equipment and refrigerant types to initial charge sizes and
  
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• School food standards unviable unless government addresses funding and operational challenges facing schools and caterers

  25-06-2026 11:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  This was the warning that came from leading voices from across the education catering sector during Arena’s Feeding the Future: Rethinking Catering in Education event in London, where operators, suppliers, wholesalers and sector experts gathered to discuss the future of school food and the growing pressures facing the sector.
  While delegates were united in supporting efforts to improve children’s health and nutrition, concerns were raised that policy ambitions are increasingly outpa
  
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• Sanaway recognises internal talent with promotion

  25-06-2026 10:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Clinical waste, washroom services, and matting provider, Sanaway, has promoted Washroom Service Agent, Matt Illsley, who has been working for the company for five years, to the new position of Senior Service Engineer.
  In his new role, Illsley oversees operations and logistics while managing a team of Washroom Service Agents that service customers across London and the South and West of England regions.
  Commenting on the promotion, Sanaway Co-founding Director, Graham Key says: “We are comm
  
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• Prochem training 2026 - dates for diaries

  25-06-2026 10:49 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Prochem has announced forthcoming courses to be held at its Chessington, Surrey training facility. Various packages are available. For start-ups, the C2 Two-Day Carpet Course is ideal, covering the basics that all cleaning operatives should know on the first day, while Day Two applies that knowledge to practical experience of machinery and carpet identification. Next dates are July 14/15 and September 29/30.
  
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• BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards 

  25-06-2026 10:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Government has announced that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the energy performance of the UK’s commercial building stock.
  Under the proposals, larger commercial buildings will be required to meet the higher standard where improvements are considered cost-effective, while existing flexibility measures, including
  
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• Climate X and Mitie form partnership focused on physical climate risk

  24-06-2026 15:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Climate X, a leader in climate resilience analytics, has announced a new partnership with Mitie to help organisations identify, quantify and mitigate the physical impacts of climate change across their assets and operations.
  Through the partnership, Climate X’s climate risk intelligence tools will power Mitie’s new Climate Change Risk Assessment service. This says Climate X, will enable Mitie to help customers identify climate vulnerabilities, assess financial exposure and develop ta
  
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• A legacy of leadership: Douglas Cooke steps down from CSSA role

  24-06-2026 14:34 via chtmag.com
  
  After 33 years of dedicated service to the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA), including two terms as Chairman spanning four and six years, Principle Cleaning Services’ Founder and Chairman, Douglas Cooke, is stepping down from his long-standing role as a Director of the Association.
  The announcement was made on 5 June at the CSSA Annual Luncheon at The Savoy, London, where colleagues, peers and industry leaders gather to celebrate the achievements of the professional clean
  
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• Those who serve

  24-06-2026 13:20 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Service, skills and careers in FM. Simon Porter, ISS UK Defence Commercial Lead describes the work of the services supplier in supporting the veteran community
  In a sector defined by complexity, scale and the pressure to deliver day in, day out, finding the right talent has always been one of the most important challenges facing facilities management. FM runs on the people who keep buildings, services and operations moving, and some of the most capable hands in our industry are those that have a
  
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• Elior at Work secures contract win with William Grant & Sons

  24-06-2026 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Elior at Work, the regional B&I catering arm of Elior UK, has won a three-year contract with William Grant & Sons, in which it will deliver a refreshed workplace dining and hospitality offer at the Scottish distiller’s three sites in Glasgow and Girvan, South Ayrshire.
  The partnership supports around 1,200 colleagues with dining, coffee, vending and hospitality services, combining innovative, health‑focused menus with technology‑led solutions designed to enhance the eve
  
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• Douglas Cooke steps down as a director of the CSSA

  24-06-2026 11:16 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Principle Cleaning Services’ Founder and Chairman, Douglas Cooke, is stepping down from his long-standing role as a Director of the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA). Cooke has dedicated 33 years of services to the Association, including two terms as Chairman spanning four and six years.
  The announcement was made on 5 June at the CSSA Annual Luncheon at The Savoy, London, where colleagues, peers and industry leaders gather to celebrate the achievements of the professional
  
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• Continued growth for Ranger with new acquisitions across UK and Ireland

  24-06-2026 10:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Ranger Fire and Security has acquired two businesses across the UK and Ireland, further strengthening its footprint and its mission to become the “one-stop shop” for all fire and security service needs.
  Scion Communications Limited is a fire safety and security solutions provider covering the South of England. Its core offering, spans fire alarms, security systems and access control. Scion serves a diverse commercial customer base, including education, and further expands Ranger&rsqu
  
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• Pinnacle Group appoints divisional director

  24-06-2026 10:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Pinnacle Group has appointed Hadleigh Standen, formerly of the Cabinet Office, as Divisional Director within its Homes division, strengthening the company’s expertise in strategic service delivery and asset management.
  Bringing significant central Government expertise into the company’s senior leadership team, Pinnacle Group says the hire reflects its continued focus on delivering high-quality, customer–focussed services across its housing and community infrastructure portfolio
  
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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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