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• 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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• Crystal Palace scoops ‘dirty crown’ in Premier League ratings

  03-06-2024 12:54 via chtmag.com
  
  A new study has named Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park stadium as the filthiest in the Premier League, beating the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United for the title.
  The ‘Filthy Football League’ rankings by Victor Floorcare used data from visitor reviews and food hygiene ratings to find out which current Premier League club has the most pristine stadium. Using this data, the cleanliness experts have created an index which ranks the stadiums from ‘most pristine’ to
  
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• New Workforces Index by Savills examines future talent hotspots

  03-06-2024 12:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Savills new Workforces Index, which reveals the existing and emerging cluster for top talent around the world sees Tokyo, New York and Seoul taking the top three places.
  In its 2024 Impacts programme, the international real estate advisor examined a number of variables, including size of the working-age population, net migration, gender equality, worker mobility, regulatory environment, economic growth, and education, to assess where skilled workers are clustering, and therefore which locations
  
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• Blueprint for Growth published by Tier One contractors

  03-06-2024 11:19 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Twelve Tier One UK infrastructure and construction contractors and consultants have published their Blueprint for Growth, sharing 12 recommendations that the future government should implement to effectively boost the UK’s economic growth and productivity.
  Collectively directly employing nearly 100,000 people across the UK and representing £25 billion of UK revenue – which can be factored by at least a three-fold economic impact as infrastructure investment generates significan
  
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• BSCF achieves first UKAS accreditation for building inspector competency scheme

  03-06-2024 10:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has granted the UK’s first accreditation of a building inspector competency scheme to the Building Safety Competency Foundation (BSCF) for its Building Control Inspector (BCI) competence certification scheme.
  UKAS carried out its assessment of the BCI competency certification scheme against the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 17024 standard (Conformity assessment: General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons).
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• RoSPA President’s award for Tivoli

  03-06-2024 10:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has awarded Tivoli Group Ltd a President’s award for the fifth year running, following 14 consecutive Golds in the internationally renowned Health and Safety Awards,
  The esteemed RoSPA Awards program now celebrates its 68th year as the UK’s largest and most impactful health and safety programme. With almost 2,000 entries annually from over 50 countries, impacting over seven million employees, they offer a platform to spotlight
  
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• New talent emerges at the 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards

  03-06-2024 09:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards, on Thursday 23rd May, marked a turning point in the cleaning and FM industry. Created over 30 years ago, the biennial Golden Service Awards (@GoldenServAward) received a 30% increase of entries bringing new faces to the pinnacle event of the industry.
  Kimberly-Clark Professional again partnered with The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) who oversaw the independent judging. Neil Spencer Cook, Group Managing Director at The Br
  
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• UK industry tackles modern slavery

  03-06-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  From the UK, Lynn Webster tell us about a renewed focus on the impact and evidence of modern slavery.There has been a recharged focus of the impact and evidence of modern slavery coming through the cleaning industry. It is driven through the launch of industry led initiatives; as headlined at a recent trade show and the publication of studies of its impact on procurement.With an estimated 100,000  in the UK ‘living’, in modern slavery and over 17,000 potential victims of human t
  
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• Idox’s CAFM Explorer® is the facilities management software of choice for Yeovil College

  31-05-2024 14:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  How can a key educational provider manage and maintain its facilities across its campus? Idox’s CAFM Explorer® provides the solution! 
  Maintaining a campus with multiple buildings facilities can be quite a challenge for educational institutions, especially when students, staff, and guests are present around the clock. With plant equipment and building maintenance jobs consistently arising, Idox’s CAFM Explorer® can make the job easier—just ask Yeovil College!
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• Pinnacle secures first Cornish contract

  31-05-2024 13:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Pinnacle Group has secured its first housing management contract in Cornwall, with Perran Housing, a registered provider connecting local people with sustainable shared ownership or affordable rental homes.
  Work has already commenced with Pinnacle providing a full complement of housing management services, ranging from tenant on-boarding, building compliance, defect management, maintenance and void management. This work will cover the extent of Perran’s portfolio.
  Launched in 2022, Perran
  
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• Workspace landlords need to meet growing demand for high-quality tech

  31-05-2024 12:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Competing on price is no longer an option for workspace landlords, according to a new independent survey from digital infrastructure specialist, NCG.
  The survey of 1,002 senior decision-makers within UK businesses has found that over a quarter (31 per cent) of them view the technology available in a flexible workspace as the most important factor in their choice, above the 25 per cent who say price was the top consideration. Events and networking opportunities (31 per cent) and design and qualit
  
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• Compliance Group announces third merger deal of the year 

  31-05-2024 11:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compliance Group, an integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across electrical, fire, and water, has completed its latest merger with CT Fire Protection, which now joins Compliance Group’s Fire Division.
  Founded in 1995 by Curtis and Toni Waters, CT Fire Protection specialises in fire sprinkler systems and fire pumps, as well as dry and wet risers, fire hydrants, and fire hose reels. The company is LPCB 1048 approved for all Fire Sprinkler works, including de
  
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• Westgrove Group secures new shopping centre contract

  31-05-2024 10:50 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Fast growing independent FM company, The Westgrove Group, has recently secured a new contract with Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch.
  
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• Levy UK raises over £50,000 for ParalympicsGB

  31-05-2024 08:51 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The sports and entertainment hospitality arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland has surpassed its £50,000 fundraising target for charity partner, ParalympicsGB, with the total as of 30 May standing at £52,384.
  This comes after almost 250 Levy UK employees took part in a five-week, 43-leg, 1,000-mile relay visiting 50 Levy-catered partner venues spanning Scotland, England and Wales. Collectively, the various Levy teams travelled a massive 6,351 miles – 3,185 miles covered by
  
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• New marketing director appointment at Sodexo UK&I

  31-05-2024 08:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Hayley Miller has been appointed as Regional Marketing Director at Sodexo UK & Ireland, to support accelerated growth.
  Miller joins the business from CH&Co.  She joined the company in 2017 as Marketing Director and led its strategic rebranding and repositioning following extensive M&A activity. Her role at CH&Co also included the strategic development and execution of marketing plans for all its brands and driving its social media and digital marketing strategy.
  Miller has a
  
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• A.I.S.E. appoints Alexis Van Maercke as director general

  31-05-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  A.I.S.E. has been the voice of the European detergents and maintenance products industry since 1952. Alexis Van Maercke became director general in January 2024. The association’s senior communications manager Aisling O’Kane spoke to him about his plans for the organisation in the coming years and writes this exclusive piece for ECJ.A.I.S.E. represents the detergent sector in Europe: can you briefly tell us how the association is structured?The diversity of our membership is one of ou
  
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• The future of cleaning: How cobotics will transform the industry

  30-05-2024 16:00 via chtmag.com
  
  Ryan Smith, a Product Design Engineer at Victor Floorcare, delves into the impact of robotics on floorcare maintenance, discussing the advantages, obstacles, and how human-robot collaboration could enhance efficiency. 
  Automation is gaining traction; while initial technological limitations hindered its adoption, there is now excitement about combining robotic precision with human innovation. As a concept, cobotics capitalises on the strengths of both robots and people to create a harmonious
  
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• OCS secures contract extension with Birmingham Airport

  30-05-2024 13:47 via chtmag.com
  
  The renowned international facilities management company, OCS, has successfully secured a two-year contract extension to continue delivering essential cleaning services at Birmingham Airport. The scope of these services encompasses not only the airport terminals but also various other buildings, including external areas, winter gritting for terminal surroundings, washroom hygiene, and high-level window cleaning.
  This contract extension is a direct result of OCS’s consistent service deliver
  
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• CHSA introduces new Certification Marks for Accredited Manufacturers

  30-05-2024 13:33 via chtmag.com
  
  The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has introduced new certification marks for members of its Accreditation Schemes for Manufacturers, providing greater clarity to buyers of cleaning and hygiene products.
  The new Certification Marks clearly state the Accredited product. Buyers will quickly and easily now know if the Accredited products are soft tissue, plastic sacks, cotton mops or cleaning chemicals.
  Membership of the CHSA will be indicated by the new CHSA Member Certificat
  
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• OCS lands Birmingham Airport contract extension

  30-05-2024 13:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  OCS has been awarded a two-year contract extension to continue delivering essential cleaning services at Birmingham Airport.
  The scope of these services encompasses not only the airport terminals but also various other buildings, including external areas, winter gritting for terminal surroundings, washroom hygiene, and high-level window cleaning.
  The contract extension is a direct result of OCS’s consistent service delivery to Birmingham Airport. Building upon its previous five-year contra
  
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• Totalmobile launches in Nordic market

  30-05-2024 11:42 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Field service management software provider, Totalmobile, has announced its strategic expansion into the Nordic market.
  Totalmobile has already established its presence in the UK, Ireland, and Australasia, serving over 1,000 clients and half a million daily software users. The organisation will now introduce its unique range of solutions, delivered via an integrated field service management platform, to the Nordic region.
  Strengthened by successful partnerships with Nordic-based businesses I
  
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• Mitie Security helps the National Portrait Gallery to become a ‘Safe Haven’

  30-05-2024 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  flickr image CC credit: Jeremy ThompsonMitie Security has partnered with the National Portrait Gallery to implement measures that support the Safer Business Network’s Safe Haven Initiative.
  Safe Havens are a part of the collective effort to address the issue of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) from the Safer Business Network, in partnership with the Police, Councils, the Security Industry Authority (SIA), City Security Council (CSC), City Property Association (CPA) and the wider bus
  
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• Northwood reflects on successful Interclean

  30-05-2024 11:08 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd has saluted the recent Interclean show, crediting it as the perfect opportunity to gain feedback on exciting new product developments.
  
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• New country chief executive of Bureau Veritas UK

  30-05-2024 10:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Global testing, inspection and certification leader, Bureau Veritas, has appointed Antoine Giros as Country Chief Executive for its operations in the UK and Ireland.
  He takes over the position from Ken Smith who now moves into the role of Vice-President, Sustainability and Safety for the South & West Europe Operating Group.
  In his new role, Giros will focus on elevating the overall financial performance by leading the definition and implementation of Bureau Veritas’ strategic plan, LEA
  
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• EFCI unveils manifesto for the future of the cleaning industry

  30-05-2024 01:00 via europeancleaningjournal.com
  EFCI, the European federation representing the cleaning and facility management industry organised an event recently to present its Manifesto ahead of the European elections of next June. More than 50 guests, including policymakers, representatives of the business community and social partner organisations gathered in Brussels to participate in a presentation of this document, illustrating the points that the industry requires from policymakers to deliver upon in the next EU legislature. &n
  
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• Reconomy acquires digital-first outsourced waste management platform business

  29-05-2024 13:13 via fmj.co.uk
  
  International circular economy specialist, Reconomy, has acquired Circle Waste, a digital-first, UK outsourced waste management provider.
  Circle Waste’s core focus is on providing waste management services to SME customers in the UK, focusing on the construction industry and closely associated sectors, where its digital-first model is particularly attractive to small and mid-sized businesses.
  From its headquarters in Kings Lynn, Circle Waste employs around 90 staff. In addition to its core
  
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• KCP Golden Service Awards recognises excellence in the cleaning sector

  29-05-2024 12:44 via chtmag.com
  
  Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards. The 18 coveted awards were presented at the cleaning industry’s most celebrated event on Thursday 23rd May, at the London Hilton, Park Lane by Craig Bowman, General Manager, UK & Ireland, Kimberly-Clark Professional and comedian, actor and writer Hugh Dennis.
  Created over 30 years ago, the biennial Golden Service Awards (@GoldenServAward) is today one of the most must-have and sought-after acc
  
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• The future looks “increasingly bright” for WFM

  29-05-2024 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The latest edition of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management’s (IWFM) annual market report points to encouraging developments in the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector, despite historic concerns about the future of offices and workspace.
  The report ‘Keep investing- the tide is turning’, which draws on a record number of survey responses and builds on recent progress to provide even more insights, has revealed that more organisations have increas
  
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• Equans awarded energy efficiency project in Leeds

  29-05-2024 10:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Social housing provider 54North Homes has appointed Equans to make 98 flats in Leeds more energy efficient.
  St Mary’s Court and St Mary’s Close in Chapeltown, as well as Wood Lane Court in Headingley, will undergo significant energy improvement work to make the homes warmer and more affordable to heat.Each building will be fitted with new external wall insulation to trap in heat and keep out cold air in winter. The insulation will also help to keep out hot air as temperatures rise o
  
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• Head of grounds appointment at Chequers

  29-05-2024 10:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Andy Hodgson has been appointed as the new Head of Grounds at soft-services provider Chequers, part of the Churchill Group.
  In his new role, Hodgson will be the senior internal contact for all grounds and landscaping queries, as well as managing relationships with key customers and generating new business. He’ll also take a strategic approach to identifying growth opportunities and ensuring that Chequers meet all contractual and health & safety requirements.
  Hodgson joins the business
  
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