Cleaning Industry news

• True grit

  09-09-2024 11:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Brendon Petsch, Chief Technology Officer at OUTCO, sheds light on the intricate world of keeping businesses operational through the winter
  We often bemoan the way that bad winter weather can bring our country grinding to a halt, but the past decade has seen snow and ice clearance grow ever more sophisticated. However, with so much occurring under the cover of darkness – or even more mysteriously in the digital ether between smartphones and server rooms – it can be astonishing how mu
  
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• Churchill wins cleaning contract with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

  10-02-2026 12:47 via chtmag.com
  Churchill has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver specialist cleaning services at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, one of the North East’s most recognisable cultural landmarks.
  The contract covers the internal cleaning of the iconic venue in Gateshead, on the banks of the River Tyne. Operating as a charity and recently marking its 21st anniversary, the building requires a highly flexible schedule that aligns with the needs of performances and daily operations.
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• Cleaning sector urged not to miss out on apprenticeship opportunities

  10-02-2026 12:40 via chtmag.com
  The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating staff who have passed the cleaning industry’s Level 2 apprenticeship and also encouraging more sector businesses to take the opportunity to participate in the scheme.
  Two years on from its launch in January 2024, uptake of the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative (CHO) apprenticeship continues to grow. More than 200 staff are currently taking the apprenticeship and, of those that have successfully compl
  
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• Powering efficiency

  10-02-2026 12:08 via fmj.co.uk
  Jason Lindsay, Retail Director, Health & Care, Sodexo UK & Ireland describes how a people-centred approach, along with the judicious use of apps has transformed Colchester Hospital’s food service experience
  Research shows that NHS frontline teams are time short and when they do have breaks they need a fast efficient food service, with filling, wholesome food in an environment where they can relax and recover.Driving efficiencies and creating better workplace experiences is essentia
  
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• From apprentice to future head chef at Sodexo: Faye Szpytma’s inspiring culinary journey

  10-02-2026 11:50 via fmj.co.uk
  Faye Szpytma joined Sodexo as a chef apprentice at Colchester Garrison in 2023 and has quickly become one of Sodexo’s brightest rising stars.
  Today, she stands as a powerful example of how passion, opportunity and the right support can unlock extraordinary potential, and her story continues to inspire the next generation of Sodexo chefs.
  Faye began her journey on a Defence site unlike any other. Colchester Garrison is home to 3,000 soldiers and supported by 500 Sodexo colleagues. With eigh
  
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• RICS updates CPD framework and rolls out new member app

  10-02-2026 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has significantly updated its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework whilst launching a new member app to help members keep up to date with their CPD and professional status.
  The new CPD framework centres on a flexible, outcomes-based approach that enables RICS’ more than 130,000 members to upskill in essential areas including artificial intelligence, environmental sustainability, and evolving client needs.
  Members were consu
  
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• Board appointment at Corps Security

  10-02-2026 10:51 via fmj.co.uk
  Kathryn Fleming has been appointed as Non-Executive Director (NED) at social enterprise security specialist, Corps Security.
  As an experienced NED and Chief Financial Officer, Fleming brings over two decades of senior financial leadership experience from complex, multi-entity organisations. She is currently the CFO of the Devonshire Group and holds an NED role at FRP Advisory, alongside being a Trustee of Hampstead Theatre.
  Fleming has a proven track record of leading intricate financial strateg
  
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• Pareto company wins major M&E deal

  10-02-2026 10:33 via fmj.co.uk
  Pareto company, Sowga, has secured a mechanical and electrical (M&E) services contract with BNP Paribas Real Estate UK Property Management, covering more than 50 mobile locations across London and the Home Counties.
  The contract, which was awarded following a competitive tender process, will be delivered through Sowga’s in-house mobile M&E engineering solution. The scope includes full mechanical and electrical services, supported by a dedicated team of mobile engineers, includ
  
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• BCC urges sector not to miss out on apprenticeship opportunities

  10-02-2026 10:21 via fmj.co.uk
  The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating staff who have passed the cleaning industry’s Level 2 apprenticeship and also encouraging more sector businesses to take the opportunity to participate in the scheme.
  Two years on from its launch in January 2024, uptake of the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative (CHO) apprenticeship continues to grow. More than 200 staff are currently taking the apprenticeship and, of those that have successfully compl
  
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• Bisley expands its BeSmart® portfolio with the launch of Primary⁺ The smart, durable locker built for modern life

  10-02-2026 09:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Bisley, the leading British storage and furniture manufacturer, is proud to reveal Primary+, the smart enabled evolution of its trusted Primary locker range. Designed to bring durability, simplicity and digital convenience to the spaces people use every day, Primary⁺ marks a significant expansion of the BeSmartportfolio.
  Made from robust, all-steel construction and engineered to withstand busy environments, Primary+ retains the clean lines and practicality of the original Primary locker de
  
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• European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 open for entries

  10-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  The European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards are open for entries for 2026, once again inviting professionals from across the cleaning and hygiene sector to put forward their achievements for industry-wide recognition.
  
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• Churchill wins cleaning contract at iconic Gateshead venue

  09-02-2026 15:12 via fmj.co.uk
  Churchill has been appointed to deliver specialist cleaning services at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, one of the North East’s most recognisable cultural landmarks.
  The three-year contract covers the internal cleaning of the iconic venue in Gateshead, on the banks of the River Tyne. Operating as a charity and recently marking its 21st anniversary, the building requires a highly flexible schedule that aligns with the needs of performances and daily operations.
  A team of 15 C
  
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• From coordination to confidence: what helps an FM apprenticeship succeed

  09-02-2026 14:40 via fmj.co.uk
  Former facilities management apprentice Keighley Luff, who trained while working at Chelsea Football Club, reflects on her apprenticeship journey, and shares top tips on what employers and future apprentices can do to set themselves up for success
  Her positive experience highlights the role employers play in creating the conditions for apprentices to succeed in demanding FM environments.
  Keighley explained: “I always wanted progression. Weren’t really sure how to get it. And I think
  
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• National Apprenticeship Week: Tackling skills shortages in cleaning & FM

  09-02-2026 14:17 via chtmag.com
  This National Apprenticeship Week, Jangro CEO, Jo Gilliard is urging the cleaning and hygiene sector and the wider FM industry to rethink outdated approaches to attracting talent and to back that up with meaningful action.
  With workforce pressures continuing and only nine per cent of the sector under the age of 25, Gilliard stresses that apprenticeships must reflect the reality of today’s industry. One increasingly shaped by ESG, sustainability, compliance, data, technology and leadership,
  
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• The Clean Space puts community first

  09-02-2026 14:01 via chtmag.com
  The Clean Space, one of the UK’s leading commercial cleaning companies, has continued its commitment to community engagement by supporting St Luke’s Primary School, Islington by carrying out practical outdoor maintenance works.
  As part of ‘The Clean Space Community Initiatives’ programme, the company’s Maintenance Division partnered with St Luke’s Primary School, one of the schools supported through its cleaning services. Following discussions with members of
  
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• Catering challenges

  09-02-2026 13:09 via fmj.co.uk
  Piers Zangana chaired a discussion at Facilities & Estates Management Live on the provision of foodservices in an ever-changing workplace
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  • Piers Zangana, Susa Comms
  • Angus Brydon, MD at catering specialists BM Caterers
  • David Crew, Global Operations Director at Hogan Lovells• Julian Fris, Founder & CEO Neller Davies
  Helping to set the scene, Piers Zangana asked David Crew to describe the current catering arrangement within his organisation. Crew said
  
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• Homes for Students to manage Imperial College London’s postgraduate accommodation portfolio

  09-02-2026 12:57 via fmj.co.uk
  Homes for Students (HfS) has been appointed by Imperial College London to manage its postgraduate only accommodation, GradPad, as the university further invests in upgrading its portfolio of 1,172 beds.
  Homes for Students, under its sister brand Prestige Student Living, are providing end-to-end support for the properties, providing a sales and marketing function, and day-to-day facilities management at Wood Lane Studios in White City (606 beds) and Griffon Studios in Battersea (566 beds).
  This m
  
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• NG Bailey opens 2026 apprenticeship scheme

  09-02-2026 12:35 via fmj.co.uk
  The independent engineering and services business is to create more than 70 new jobs through its award-winning apprenticeship programme.
  Applications are open to join NG Bailey and become an apprentice in one of the group’s market-leading divisions based throughout the UK.
  Launched to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, the positions are being released in phases over the coming weeks through a dedicated section of the company’s website – https://www.ngbailey.com/apprent
  
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• Ex-CBRE Paul Saville-King appointed Group CEO at Unispace

  09-02-2026 12:25 via fmj.co.uk
  Paul Saville-King has been appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer, at Unispace, a global leader in integrated workplace strategy, design, and construction, effective February 2026.
  Saville-King joins from CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm, where he held a series of senior executive roles, most recently as Chief Product Officer of Global Workplace Solutions and previously as Global President of Project Management. In these roles, he led more than 10,000 prof
  
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• Cash and carbon – perfect bedfellows!

  09-02-2026 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  Mute, a leading innovator in adaptable office architecture, has commissioned cost consultancy EthosEQ, to conduct the first ever office adaptability study, to compare traditional site-built meeting rooms with Mute Modular meeting rooms across a 10-year lifecycle. Key areas of examination include cost, programme impact, flexibility and embodied carbon.
  The analysis examined meeting rooms built using Mute Modular, Mute’s adaptable room-in-room system, or constru
  
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• ProFM Group celebrates 30 years

  09-02-2026 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  ProFM Group is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its founding in February 1996, the company has grown from a local security provider to a nationwide facilities management business, supporting thousands of public and private sector clients across the UK with tailored FM solutions and leading industry experts.
  While the ProFM brand itself is relatively new, with the rebrand coming in March of 2025, the company has a long and storied history. ProFM has long been recognised for delivering indu
  
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• Britannia Fire launches composite solar panel block-out solution in UK

  09-02-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  As the UK pushes toward ambitious net zero and renewable energy targets, leading UK fire extinguisher manufacturer, Britannia Fire, has launched PVSTOP, a solar panel block-out solution, in lightweight, composite units for easy use and transport. PVSTOP’s liquid coating acts like a blanket, instantly blocking light and safely shutting down solar panels during an emergency.
  Organisations in the private and public sector are increasingly embracing solar technology to power their premises and
  
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• Robert Scott: Cleaning industry key trends for 2026

  09-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  According to new research from cleaning manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott, the rising cost of doing business is the biggest challenge facing the UK’s cleaning industry.
  
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• Genuine Dining launches employment programme for people with learning and developmental disabilities

  06-02-2026 14:07 via fmj.co.uk
  Workplace caterer, Genuine Dining, is making a long-term, intentional investment in social value, embedding inclusive employment, purpose, and impact across the business, with the launch of  ‘The Bridge’, an employment programme designed to create meaningful opportunities for people with learning and developmental disabilities.
  Through this programme, individuals receive paid employment, mentoring, training, and skills development across Genuine Dining services, as well as oppor
  
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• Investing in Modular Rooms Could Save the Industry €1 Billion

  06-02-2026 13:55 via fmj.co.uk
  A new study by cost consultancy EthosEQ, commissioned by Mute (a leading innovator in adaptable office architecture), reveals that modular rooms can deliver substantial financial savings while significantly reducing environmental impact compared to traditionally built office rooms.
  The study compared the financial and environmental performance of modular room-in-room systems with conventional office construction methods, including plasterboard and fixed glass partitions.
  Researchers analysed cos
  
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• Why matting matters

  06-02-2026 12:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Patrick Martin, Co-Founder and Director of Sanaway explains why specifying matting correctly helps keeps employees safe, floors protected and reduces costsCompanies have a legal obligation to safeguard their employees and visitors against workplace hazards under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. The British Standard BS 7953 Code of Practice specifically recommends the use of appropriate entrance flooring systems to reduce soil and moisture ingress to the lowest practic
  
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• Compliance uncertainty leaves lift fire safety exposed in FM sector, finds research

  06-02-2026 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  New research, commissioned by PEW Electrical, indicates that widespread uncertainty and fragmented record-keeping could be undermining lift fire safety compliance, weakening building fire strategies.
  Last month, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) became a standalone public body, separating from the Health and Safety Executive to provide a more dedicated oversight of building safety. The move forms part of a continuing shift toward more robust standards of fire and safety systems across the
  
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• Property operation management company benefits from Regenex treatment with three quarters of dirtiest linen returned

  06-02-2026 11:52 via chtmag.com
  A London-based property company that provides housekeeping and linen management services is among Regenex’s latest customers.
  Opago is counting its cash and carbon savings after turning to Regenex to get the most out of all items.
  So far the company, which buys, lets and manages a range of property types, has sent four loads of heavily stained towels and bed linen, that could not be cleaned conventionally, to Regenex for processing.
  Regenex’s gentle multi-bath treatment, rooted in te
  
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• CLEAN achieves Silver EcoVadis rating

  06-02-2026 11:49 via chtmag.com
  CLEAN, a UK market leader and one of the principal operators in the commercial B2B laundry sector, has earned a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 15 per cent of global textile services providers, with a score of 73 out of 100 (88th percentile).
  The rating follows two years of verified data collection and operational improvements, confirming CLEAN’s position as a dependable partner for organisations seeking transparency in their supply chains.
  Ahead of schedule
  The acc
  
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• Police reform and what it means for private security

  06-02-2026 11:16 via fmj.co.uk
  By Russell Dean, Director of Operations, Bidvest Noonan
  Over recent days I’ve been reflecting on the major policing reforms announced by the Home Office, and discussing them with colleagues across our business. Having spent over eight years as a police officer with British Transport Police before moving into the private security and facilities management sector more than a decade ago, I’ve watched policing from both perspectives. I’ve read through the White Paper the Home Offic
  
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