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• Solar panel cleaning niche

  11-06-2025 01:00
  ECJ’s Christian Bouzols on a new cleaning sector that’s booming in France - solar panels.The solar panel cleaning sector is booming, fuelled by the increase in photovoltaic installations in France. Thanks to some state subsidies (incentives, reduced VAT rate) and current regulations, this niche market is attracting more and more cleaning companies. Some are targeting small areas with conventional equipment, while others, such as Airia Services in Nantes and PH Plus in Ille-et-Vilaine
  
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• 24-7 Group acquires Optech 

  20-01-2026 15:22 via fmj.co.uk
  24-7 Group has acquired Optech, a specialist provider of electrical and data network design and installation services based in Barrow-in-Furness. 
  Established in 1993, Optech has evolved from a niche telecommunications provider into a highly respected, multi-disciplinary engineering contractor. The company is recognised for delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to clients across a wide range of industries.
  To ensure continuity and stability for clients, Optech will continue to operate
  
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• SMEs brace for legislation changes and talent shortages in 2026

  20-01-2026 13:37 via fmj.co.uk
  SME businesses are concerned at their ability to adapt to employment legislation changes and the shortage of skilled applicants in 2026.
  New data from international recruitment firm, Robert Half, shows rising growing concerns among Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as the Employment Rights Act moves closer to implementation following Royal Assent.
  According to the recruiter’s latest research, while 53 per centof SMEs identified adapting to changing labour laws and compliance requiremen
  
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• Taylor Shaw extends Equals Trust catering partnership

  20-01-2026 12:58 via fmj.co.uk
  Education sector caterer, Taylor Shaw, has extended its catering contract with Equals Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Nottinghamshire.
  Originally appointed in 2023 to provide catering services to 12 primary schools, Taylor Shaw has extended its support to an additional five schools, bringing the total to 17 schools across the Trust.
  Going beyond the daily provision of freshly prepared, nutritious meals over the past 18 months, Taylor Shaw has worked closely with the schools to deliver enr
  
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• Amey enters the nuclear sector with FM contract win

  20-01-2026 12:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Amey has secured a contract to deliver facilities management and workplace maintenance across the Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) estate. The contract award marks Amey’s formal entry into the nuclear sector.
  Commencing in 2026, the contract positions Amey as a key strategic partner responsible for supporting some of the UK’s most sensitive and nationally significant assets. Under the agreement, Amey will deliver a full suite of hard and soft facilities management services across
  
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• Rubbermaid Commercial Products launches new range of stylish yet functional solutions for small spaces

  20-01-2026 12:13 via chtmag.com
  Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has announced the expansion of its waste and recycling range with stylish solutions designed for light traffic areas under their “Rubbermaid” brand.
  Combining elegant aesthetics with practical performance, the five new bins help to make waste management effortless, even in areas where space is limited. Ideal for boardrooms, receptions, washrooms and front-of-house – the new products feature dual-stream capacity to help boost recycling rates
  
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• Biohazard cleaning: Emotional distress on the railway as winter sets in

  20-01-2026 11:46 via chtmag.com
  As temperatures plummet across the country with the wintry weather setting in, railway stations nationwide often see a disturbing rise in suicide attempts.
  According to Rail Suicide Prevention, a suicide occurs on the railway every 30 hours and in 2024/25 there were 293 suspected suicides on the tracks.
  The Office of Rail and Road’s latest figures for last year revealed this was the highest number of railway suicide or suspected suicide attempts recorded since that start of the time series
  
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• Investing in the community: Peartree Cleaning sponsors Chelmsford Rugby Club (U16)

  20-01-2026 11:29 via chtmag.com
  Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has renewed its sponsorship of Chelmsford Rugby Club’s kit, for the second year running.
  The sponsorship reflects Peartree’s ongoing commitment to investing in local communities and supporting grassroots sport. As part of the agreement, Peartree’s branding will feature on the club’s playing kit for the 2025/6 season.
  The partnership also holds personal significance, as Alfie Conroy, aged 16, w
  
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• phs Group launches UK’s first 100% recycled washroom essentials

  20-01-2026 11:14 via chtmag.com
  Hygiene services provider, phs Group, has launched the UK’s first 100 per cent recycled washroom essentials collection.
  The ReVive range is the UK’s first and only up to 100 per cent recycled washroom range, says phs Group, and includes paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, air fresheners, sanitary disposal units, nappy disposal units, and hand dryers.
  The ReVive family of sustainable washroom products has been designed by phs Group’s in-house development team following dire
  
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• From hype to discipline: The 7 new rules of Information Management in 2026

  20-01-2026 10:45 via fmj.co.uk
  By Nigel Dews, Managing Director of Restore Information Management
  The story of 2026 is not about chasing the next breakthrough. Organisations aren’t abandoning innovation, but they are done with experimentation for its own sake. Big visions are being replaced by a focus on what works day to day. CIOs are under pressure to prove value, reduce risk, and keep the organisation running, not just to trial new technology. In our world of Information Management, trust, governance, and resilience
  
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• BCIS appoints talent lead to fuel growth plans

  20-01-2026 10:19 via fmj.co.uk
  Natalie Cross has been appointed as talent lead at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS)  to drive key hires as the business announces plans to expand in its 65th anniversary year.
  Since BCIS became independent from RICS in 2022 it has more than doubled in size and intends to scale further, with accelerated product development and enhanced insights in the pipeline.
  Cross joins the business with 15 years of experience and a background in leading recruitment teams at a major consultanc
  
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• Trends and predictions for FM in 2026

  20-01-2026 09:56 via fmj.co.uk
  Last year revealed how firmly regulatory change has taken hold across the facilities management sector. The Fire Safety Act 2021, the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 continued to redefine responsibilities, sharpen accountability and raise expectations around building safety and compliance. For facilities management professionals, these regulations have moved from implementation to enforcement, setting a clearer baseline that will shape priorities, investme
  
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• A theatrical clean

  20-01-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Are you sitting comfortably? Up to 2000 folk attending shows held at the Alban Arena in St Albans have to be - and that means keeping them clean. Rising to the occasion is contractor, Guy Scott of St Albans’ based cleaning company, Scott and Sons.
  
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• The Voice of Facilities Managers 2026

  19-01-2026 13:21 via fmj.co.uk
  MRI Software is inviting facilities managers to share their opinions by taking part in its latest survey to uncover industry trends, priorities for the next 12 months, and the role of AI and IoT in shaping the future of FM.
  The survey explores Agentic AI for autonomous operations, IoT-driven predictive maintenance, and sustainability as a core FM priority. These innovations are shaping smarter, more resilient workplaces, your input will help define how the industry embraces them.
  By participatin
  
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• CHSA publishes fact sheet busting myths about sustainability to support informed decision-making

  19-01-2026 12:45 via chtmag.com
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has published a fact sheet designed to help its members make informed, evidence-based decisions on sustainable products, packaging and operations.
  The fact sheet forms part of the CHSA’s Roadmap to Sustainability. This is the Association’s long-term initiative designed to provide members and the wider industry with practical guidance on sustainability.
  Environmental claims, used to differentiate one product or service from anoth
  
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• Six steps to smarter housekeeping for boutique hotels

  19-01-2026 12:29 via chtmag.com
  Running a boutique hotel comes with a unique set of operational challenges. With smaller teams and tighter resources than larger chains, hotels must still deliver spotless rooms, crisp linens, and sparkling tableware while keeping costs under control.
  To help hoteliers meet these challenges, Ela Hedges, Business Development Manager GB and IE at Miele Professional is advising them on how to take a 360° approach to housekeeping, integrating laundry, dishwashing, cleaning, and maintenance to i
  
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• Majority of employees experience mental health symptoms yet many are delaying seeking help

  19-01-2026 11:53 via fmj.co.uk
  UK organisations are caught in a mental health crisis with 81 per cent of workers experiencing mental health symptoms –  including stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and loneliness – in the past 12 months. This is according to a new survey of 3,000 working adults by integrated employee care platform, Sonder, which also finds that one third (34 per cent) of respondents have delayed seeking medical support.
  According to research – which underpins Sonder’s new ‘
  
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• The Access Group acquires MaxOptra to expand supply chain & logistics ERP

  19-01-2026 11:05 via fmj.co.uk
  Business management software provider, The Access Group, has reached an agreement to acquire MaxOptra, a cloud-based route optimisation and delivery management platform.
  MaxOptra serves over 450 customers optimising more than 6,000 vehicles daily across 26 industry sectors including food & beverage, construction, logistics, and waste management. Founded in 2012 and based in London with operations in Brighton, the platform addresses operational challenges for mid-market fleet operators managi
  
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• Kärcher UK celebrates 75-years of HDS pressure washers

  19-01-2026 10:29 via cleaningmag.com
  Kärcher UK is this year celebrating the 75-year anniversary of the HDS hot water pressure washers. These products have trailblazed Kärcher’s strong legacy of innovation and helped the company to achieve a Guinness World Record as the current best-selling pressure washer brand.
  
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• Beating the blues: free occupational health and wellbeing training for SMEs

  19-01-2026 09:52 via fmj.co.uk
  International Workplace is equipping small businesses with the tools to champion mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
  ‘Blue Monday’ – the third Monday in January each year – is often cited as the most challenging day of the year for the UK workforce. With the festive season over, wintery weather taking its toll, and a long wait for payday, it’s a time when a little extra support from managers can make all the difference.
  From this month, International Workp
  
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• Johan Joubert takes on business director role at Lexington Reception Services

  16-01-2026 14:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Johan Joubert has been appointed to the role of Business Director at Lexington Reception Services (LRS), part of Lexington Catering. The appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to growth, innovation and the delivery of best-in-class reception and workplace services.
  In his new role, Joubert will focus on market growth, service excellence and innovation across LRS. He will work closely with existing clients while identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities, furt
  
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• Complii appoints divisional sales director – fire

  16-01-2026 12:33 via fmj.co.uk
  Complii, formerly known as Compliance Group, and a leading provider of integrated safety and regulatory compliance across water, air, fire, and electrical sectors, has appointed Rick Anderson as Divisional Sales Director for its fire division.
  Anderson will be responsible for leading the fire division’s sales strategy, with focus on national accounts and strategic expansion. With over 20 years of proven success driving multimillion-pound growth, he brings a wealth of experience in building
  
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• Return to workplace drives commercial demand for office space

  16-01-2026 10:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Office space is currently the most in-demand commercial property asset across England, as the continued return to a physical workplace sees offices fall back in favour with British businesses.
  This is according to the latest research from independent property consultancy, BPS London, who analysed investor demand across the commercial property market, assessing the proportion of available opportunities within each asset class that have already attracted investor interest, alongside further analys
  
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• Mixed construction outlook for 2026

  16-01-2026 10:29 via fmj.co.uk
  Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) reveals tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.7 per cent between 3Q2025 and 4Q2025. The increase resulted in 2.5 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price Index (TPI).
  This was agreed at the latest meeting of the BCIS All-in TPI Panel by cost consultants from firms involved in multiple tenders each quarter.
  Newly updated five-year forecasts further estimate a 17 per cent increase in the BCIS All-in TPI betw
  
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• Norse Group joins forces with Calderdale Council for waste and recycling services

  16-01-2026 10:08 via fmj.co.uk
  Norse Group is partnering with Calderdale Council in a new joint venture (JV) to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough, from August 2026.
  With an annual value of over £11 million, the new JV, named ‘Calderdale Norse’ spans an initial period of eight years, with the option of two four-year extensions.
  Waste and recycling represent the largest service provided by the Council, handling over 7.5 million scheduled collections from 95,000 households each year. Calde
  
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• Melissa Dudley joins Kier from the MoJ

  16-01-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  Melissa Dudley has been appointed to the position of Justice Sector Director at Kier, where she will support key customers including the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Scottish Prisons Service (SPS) and Home Office on their plans to build and improve critical infrastructure across the UK.
  Dudley joins Kier from the MoJ, where she has held numerous senior commercial and contract management roles, most latterly as Commercial Deputy Director on the MoJ’s 20,000 Prison Place Programme. In this rol
  
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• Yorkshire Dirt Index 2026 reveals dirtiest season for workplaces

  16-01-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.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.
  
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• S12 opens applications for two Non-ACS positions

  15-01-2026 13:39 via fmj.co.uk
  The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group is inviting applications from Non-ACS security company representatives to join its core leadership committee, as it continues to broaden representation and strengthen its engagement with Government and industry stakeholders.
  The move reflects the S12’s commitment to ensuring that leadership and decision-making represents the diversity of business models operating across the UK security guarding sector.
  Working collectively with Government, th
  
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• TSA aims to support the laundry industry in adopting AI

  15-01-2026 13:13 via chtmag.com
  The Textile Services Association (TSA) has announced an educational webinar looking at the opportunities offered by generative AI systems. It will also consider how the laundry industry can benefit from a new government funded training programme, aimed at non-technical staff, on how to use AI technology.
  The TSA webinar takes place on the 10th February 2026. Its agenda includes a look at how AI delivers returns on investment, along with a practical adoption playbook and live demos. It will also
  
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• phs Teacrate business redefines the crate washing market

  15-01-2026 13:01 via chtmag.com
  phs Teacrate, a UK market leader in crate hire and washing services, has invested in new technology that redefines hygiene and sustainability standards in the UK’s crate market.
  The new, next-generation tray & pallet washers set a new benchmark in sustainability for the sector by more than halving water usage during crate washing.
  The new bespoke machine only uses six litres of water per hour, compared to the standard 15 litres per hour for older machines, offering huge water savings,
  
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