Cleaning Industry news

• Wates Property Services increases EV fleet

  21-05-2024 12:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Wates Property Services, part of the Wates Group, has added 30 all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo vans and 30 Transporter vans to its fleet of maintenance vehicles.
  Wates selected the ID. Buzz Cargo to help reduce its fleet emissions footprint, with an electric range of 254 miles that makes sustainable mobility simple, while allowing access to properties in the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone.
  The all-electric van offers a payload volume of 3.9m and a maximum loading width of 1.7m, height of 1.3m and len
  
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• Flex/26 London: Shaping the Future of Work and Facilities

  17-02-2026 13:14 via fmj.co.uk
  As organisations continue to navigate rapid change in how people work and how workplaces operate, the role of workplace and facilities teams has never been more crucial. Flex/26 London brings together leading voices from across the industry for a full day of learning, discussion, and practical insight into what’s next for the built environment.
  Hosted by Eptura, the event creates space for FM, real estate, workplace experience, and operations leaders to explore new challenges, discover eme
  
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• Explore the latest workplace innovations and best practices at Flex/26 London

  17-02-2026 13:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Leading workplace management provider, Eptura, is hosting Flex/26 London, an exclusive one-day event that aims to help organisations create more efficient workplaces.
  Taking place on Wednesday, March 4 at the Biltmore Mayfair, senior leaders shaping workplace, real estate, facilities, and technology strategy across the UK and Europe will come together to explore the latest innovations and best practices. Attendees represent major enterprise portfolios, high-growth firms, and influential public a
  
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• Kärcher UK unveils educational campaign ‘Partners in Shine’ 

  17-02-2026 12:17 via chtmag.com
  World-renowned cleaning provider Kärcher UK has announced its latest educational campaign, Partners in Shine. Highlighting the combined power of sweepers and scrubber dryers used together, the campaign will empower cleaning teams to deliver safer, smarter and more effective floorcare in professional environments.
  The campaign reinforces best practice: sweeping first, then scrubber drying, to improve cleaning performance while helping to protect equipment and extend its working life.
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• CSSG primed for growth with landmark appointment

  17-02-2026 12:02 via chtmag.com
  Capital Service Solutions Group (CSSG), one of Scotland’s leading specialist cleaning companies, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of its first head of HSEQ and Facilities Management.
  Lawrence Curran joins the Livingston-based firm from a similar position at veterinary services company Linnaeus.
  A former facilities manager at South Lanarkshire Council, he brings a wealth of experience to the new role as CSSG prepares for its next phase of growth with a focus
  
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• Climate action in education

  17-02-2026 11:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Schools need to evidence real climate action reporting in 2026. Jamie Livingston, School Estates & Sustainability Mentor, iAM Compliant explains how
  Energy inefficiency has become an educational tax. Schools spend more than half a billion pounds a year on energy, with costs now sitting only behind staffing as the biggest line in the budget. At the same time, the Department for Education’s (DfE) sustainability expectations are moving from gentle encouragement to clear direction. Every s
  
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• OCS launches Energy Services

  17-02-2026 11:29 via fmj.co.uk
  OCS has launched Energy Services, a dedicated and fully integrated business unit supporting the full energy lifecycle and accelerating net zero delivery across UK & Ireland estates.
  The launch brings together OCS’ engineering, renewables, infrastructure, and FM expertise under a single, structured model enabling customers to deliver measurable carbon reduction, energy savings, and long-term estate resilience.
  OCS Energy Services packages the organisation’s existing energy and eng
  
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• Mite extends Co-op security partnership

  17-02-2026 11:11 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has extended its security partnership with the Co-op by a further five years, providing security, alarm monitoring and crime and intelligence services to more than 2,300 stores, plus Co-op’s 800 funeral care homes.
  The contract was originally awarded to Mitie in 2018, with the extension now taking it to 2030.
  The new agreement will see Mitie continue to play a vital role in protecting Co-op’s colleagues, customers and its estate, ensuring that stores offer a safe and welcoming
  
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• The SIA welcomes new chair

  17-02-2026 10:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Appointed by the Home Office, Mike Cunningham CBE QPM is to start his new role as Chair of the SIA on 1 March 2026. His term will run for three years.
  The Chair of the SIA is responsible for leading the Board in carrying out its responsibilities to deliver ministerial expectations and the strategic objectives of the SIA. The SIA Chair is responsible to the Home Secretary for the governance and performance of the SIA as an arm’s length body of the Home Office.
  Michelle Russell, Chief Execut
  
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• A historic new chartered designation launches for civil engineering surveyors

  17-02-2026 10:21 via fmj.co.uk
  Civil engineering surveyors may now further demonstrate their expertise through a new professional designation launched by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in partnership with the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).
  Members and Fellows of both institutions who meet the eligibility criteria may use the Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor designation. The designation applies to professionals globally, recognising their specialist skills
  
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• Hörmann bollards secure Sanderson Transport’s distribution hub

  17-02-2026 09:38 via fmj.co.uk
  FBS Hörmann has recently completed the installation of five Hörmann Security Line automatic bollards at the main entrance to the East Midlands storage and distribution facility operated by Stephen Sanderson Transport. The new bollards have been installed to enhance traffic management and site security, complementing the company’s existing automated gate and security systems.
  The Hörmann Security Line automatic bollards provide a highly reliable and flexible solution for cont
  
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• Manchester Cleaning Show 2026 opens tomorrow

  17-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  From major event venues to shared workspaces, thousands of people work behind the scenes every day to keep Manchester running. Starting tomorrow, those vital roles will be firmly in the spotlight as the city hosts the UK’s largest hygiene and cleaning event at Manchester Central on 18–19 February.
  
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• RoSPA is convening leading OSH professionals to tackle workplace skills challenges 

  16-02-2026 15:12 via fmj.co.uk
  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), in partnership with Speedy Hire, is bringing together experts and industry leaders to strengthen skills critical to occupational safety and health (OSH) in the UK.
  The initiative is designed to provide insight and solutions to help OSH professionals tackle a range of challenges threatening workplace safety, including widening skills gaps, the loss of experienced professionals, and mounting pressures on remaining staff. These issues are b
  
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• New CHSA awards celebrate excellence, commitment and talent

  16-02-2026 14:41 via chtmag.com
  The CHSA has unveiled its new awards, created to celebrate excellence, commitment and talent.
  The winners of the inaugural awards will be announced at the CHSA’s annual Gala Ball, which takes place on Thursday 18 June at voco® St John’s in Solihull.
  Four awards will be made:Distributor of the Year: sponsored by Greyland Ltd
  Manufacturer of the Year
  Rising Star
  Outstanding Contribution to the CHSATracey Black, CHSA Council Member and the driving force behind the creation of the aw
  
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• VA Cleaning celebrates Prestige Award win

  16-02-2026 14:32 via chtmag.com
  York-based cleaning company VA Cleaning has been crowned Commercial Cleaning Company of the Year 2025/26 winner by Prestige Awards.
  Who is VA Cleaning?
  VA Cleaning offers residential and commercial cleaning to customers in York and the wider area, working with a wide range of customers from those in the commercial space, student halls, holiday lets, and offices, to one-off deep cleans and homeowners.
  Why was VA Cleaning chosen?
  Prestige Awards commented that they chose VA Cleaning due to the out
  
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• A matter of choice

  16-02-2026 13:36 via fmj.co.uk
  Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene with advice on choosing the right floor mats for your businessFebruary often brings wet and stormy weather, meaning facilities managers may feel that keeping the floors clean is like fighting a losing battle.
  The condition of your floors says more about your business than many people might think. To customers, they’re an indicator of cleanliness, safety standards, and attention to detail. Floors are one of
  
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• Is the UK ready for a deep freeze? Snow & ice set to cause havoc

  16-02-2026 13:13 via fmj.co.uk
  With new snow and ice warnings issued, as well as yellow weather warnings covering the majority of the country, it looks set to be a cold, miserable few days for the UK. Flood warnings are also still in place across the country, following the wettest January on record for some parts of the country, creating a high-stakes situation for many UK businesses
  We caught up with Mike England, UK Rental Manager at Daikin Rental Solutions, to discuss which sectors are most at risk and what we can do to st
  
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• Certification for audio-inclusive design in buildings launches

  16-02-2026 12:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Oscar Acoustics’ HQ in Kent, ©Hufton+Crow
  Oscar Acoustics, a leading specialist in architectural acoustic finishes, has partnered with Sownd Affects to launch Sownd Certification, the industry’s first independent accreditation recognising buildings as audio-inclusive.
  The certification addresses an accessibility gap in the built environment. While inclusive design has long been embedded in national planning frameworks, including the London Plan, the industry has lacked a robust
  
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• Another contract in the bag for ABM at Victoria Square

  16-02-2026 12:31 via fmj.co.uk
  ABM has been awarded an additional three-year contract with Victoria Square, Northern Ireland’s premier retail and leisure destination.
  The new agreement, which commenced on 1 February 2026, expands ABM’s remit to include technical services and security, alongside its existing cleaning services, across the centre’s 800,000 sq. ft. site in Belfast city centre.
  ABM has delivered cleaning services at Victoria Square for eight years and will now support the centre through two compl
  
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• Guidance on damp and mould risks published by BSRIA

  16-02-2026 12:13 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) has launched BG 90/2026 Dealing with Mould in Social Housing, a comprehensive technical guide designed to support social housing providers, private landlords and construction professionals in managing and eliminating damp and mould.
  The publication, developed in collaboration with the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB), comes at a critical time for the sector as it adapts to the introduction of Awaab’s Law and the
  
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• Amey secures funding to boost skills and cut reoffending across Scotland’s prisons

  16-02-2026 11:40 via fmj.co.uk
  The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Industry Impact Fund has awarded Amey £245,000 to support the delivery of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) training programme.
  Set to launch on 26 February at HMP Inverness, the two-year initiative, will bring accredited industry training and employment opportunities directly into SPS establishments, helping individuals prepare for life beyond custody.
  This new programme aims to reduce reoffending by creating clear pathways into sustainable
  
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• Empower partners with leading water & wastewater mechanical services provider, Rosewood Engineering

  16-02-2026 09:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Empower is delighted to announce that Rosewood Engineering, a specialist provider of mechanical engineering for the water sector, has joined the Empower Group.
  Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Blackburn, Rosewood has built a trusted client base comprising UK utility companies in addition to principal civil and mechanical contractors. The company carries out a range of mechanical installations, maintenance and refurbishment projects for essential water and wastewater treatment equipment.
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• Farnborough Airport renews contract with Peartree

  16-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  Farnborough Airport has renewed its cleaning contract with Peartree Cleaning, following a successful partnership delivering consistently high standards across the airport’s operational estate.
  
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• A decade of data reveals flexibility didn’t weaken coworking, it reshaped it

  13-02-2026 14:51 via fmj.co.uk
  As coworking has become more flexible, it has often been assumed that demand has become weaker. But a decade of global data suggests the opposite: flexibility hasn’t reduced how space is used – it has changed how people commit to using it.
  Nexudus, the coworking and flexible-workspace management platform used by more than 3,000 spaces across 90+ countries, is sharing new insights drawn from 10 years of aggregated, anonymised operational data. The findings show that while commitment p
  
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• JLA Group extends footprint in Europe with acquisition

  13-02-2026 14:08 via fmj.co.uk
  JLA Group, a leading provider of the distribution and servicing of commercial laundry, catering, fire, and HVAC equipment, has extended its footprint in Europe following its acquisition of LDL Group.
  With over 50 years of heritage, LDL is known for its partnership approach and being market leaders of laundry, catering, meditech, and heating and boiler services across Belgium and the Netherlands, offering mission critical services to care, housing, government and leisure facilities. With almost 5
  
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• The TSA gears up for Laundry Open Week 2026

  13-02-2026 12:21 via chtmag.com
  The Textiles Services Association is preparing for this year’s Laundry Open Week and is urging members to participate to showcase to the next generation of employees the great career opportunities the industry offers.
  Laundry Open Week is an initiative launched by the TSA and its sibling organisations throughout Europe.  It aims to encourage recruitment into the industry by giving potential employees an overview of commercial laundries, showcase the work they do and highlight the vari
  
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• Checklists to smart checks

  13-02-2026 11:51 via fmj.co.uk
  Say goodbye to cumbersome clipboards. Erol Ayvaz, CEO at Serve First explains how AI is modernising FM compliance and cleaning audits
  Walk into almost any building at the crack of dawn, and you’ll find the same scene: A cleaner ticks off a paper checklist. A supervisor files it. By the time someone spots an issue, there have been three complaints online. This type of facilities management routine hasn’t changed in decades. But the world around it has.
  Regulations are tighter. Budgets
  
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• Tendra unveils strategic plan to drive growth targets

  13-02-2026 11:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Tendra Technical Services has set out its strategic plan for the next 3 – 4 years after bringing together its three operational companies for the first time following their acquisitions.
  Established by the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II (Triton) in December 2025, Tendra’s aim is to become a leading and trusted household name in UK technical services for the built environment sector.
  Currently comprising of The James Mercer Group, Fletchers Engineering and Coat Facilities Group, Tendr
  
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• Leading UK waste management firms join Design Skills for Embedding Circularity initiative

  13-02-2026 11:15 via fmj.co.uk
  CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) and URGE Collective, a creative industries collective dedicated to system change, have announced many of the UK’s leading waste management companies, including Biffa, SUEZ and DS Smith, will be supporting their Design Skills for Embedding Circularity initiative.
  Launched in partnership with Design Council CEI and WRAP, the pilot programme looks to strengthen links and secure positive sustained communication and collaboration between the des
  
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• Compass launches Sustainability Academy

  13-02-2026 10:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched its Accelerating Compass’ Transition (ACT) Sustainability Academy, a new learning initiative designed to develop the next generation of Sustainability Leaders and support the company’s new sustainability strategy ‘Our Planet Promise‘.
  The flagship Academy blends expert-led learning, real-world projects and practical skills to drive meaningful change. The aim of the Academy is to equip future leaders with the knowledge, skills an
  
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