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• Wiltshire-headquartered M&E contractor acquired in MBO

  09-12-2025 12:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Roberts & Prowse (Swindon) Limited, has been acquired as part of a successful management buyout (MBO).
  The company, which provides M&E services across the commercial, industrial, and public sectors, was founded more than 50 years ago and has offices in Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire and Wales. It has been acquired by Andy Uzzell who has been part of the firm’s leadership team since 2018, most recently as Operations Director.
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• Spotless bolsters Midlands business with Eco-Clean acquisition

  12-12-2025 12:20 via chtmag.com
  Edinburgh-headquartered Spotless Commercial Cleaning Ltd (Spotless) has acquired Midlands firm Eco-Clean and Maintenance Ltd (Eco-Clean), an office and schools cleaning specialist employing more than 100 staff.
  The deal, which is the fifth UK acquisition by Spotless over the past two years, will grow the company’s annual revenues to more than £34 million and further bolster its presence across the Midlands where they will now employ around 250 staff.
  Rugby-based Eco-Clean was founded
  
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• Tis the season…. for table linen

  12-12-2025 12:05 via chtmag.com
  Table linen use and demand are at their highest over the festive season, when the hospitality sector brings out its best table settings, cloths, napkins and associated items, to cater for the increase in diners over Christmas and New Year
  The classic quality appearance of a well-set table adds to the special experience of dining at Christmas so for commercial laundries, December and January are very busy times. Keeping up with the increase in table linens, cooking cloths and also bed linens and
  
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• Mailing out

  12-12-2025 11:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Simon McNair, Head of New Business, Digital Services at Restore Information Management on the benefits of outsourcing mailroom operations and how AI is transforming operations
  Many organisations, including FM providers outsource their mailroom operations, with the key reasons for this strategic decision being:
  Cost efficiency: Outsourcing eliminates the need for significant in-house investment in mailroom equipment (e.g., franking machines, scanners), software and physical storage space. It also
  
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• BM Caterers supports Robertson Cooper’s launch of the ‘Good Day at Work Insights Report 2025’ 

  12-12-2025 11:39 via fmj.co.uk
  BM Caterers has partnered with Robertson Cooper to support the launch of the Good Day at Work Insights Report 2025, unveiled at a dedicated event in Manchester attended by local senior workplace leaders, HR professionals and industry stakeholders.
  The report, produced by Robertson Cooper, brings together data from almost 70,000 workers across multiple industries to understand what drives healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The findings highlight a strong and consistent link bet
  
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• Sodexo wins Best Learning Initiative at Business Culture Awards

  12-12-2025 11:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Sodexo’s Government and Energy & Resources business in partnership with The Happy Consultancy Group won Best Learning Initiative at the 2025 Business Culture Awards for its ‘Lived Experience: it’s all about you’ programme which was developed and rolled out across military sites managed by Sodexo.
  The initiative, launched in 2024, was led by Samantha Hockey, Head of HR (Defence) and Duncan Limbert, learning and development business partner for Sodexo’s Government
  
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• Phil Jones appointed Sales Director at Prochem Europe

  12-12-2025 11:04 via cleaningmag.com
  Former Head of Sales & Training, Phil Jones, has been appointed Sales Director of Prochem Europe Ltd.
  
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• Spotless Commercial Cleaning acquires Eco-Clean

  12-12-2025 10:46 via fmj.co.uk
  The acquisition of Rugby-based Eco-Clean bolsters Spotless’ presence in the Midlands.
  Edinburgh-headquartered Spotless Commercial Cleaning Ltd (Spotless) has acquired Midlands firm Eco-Clean and Maintenance Ltd (Eco-Clean), an office and schools cleaning specialist employing more than 100 staff.
  The deal, which is the fifth UK acquisition by Spotless over the past two years, will grow the company’s annual revenues to more than £34 million and further expand its presence across
  
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• Signify joins Sustainable Ventures to accelerate climate tech innovation and net-zero solution

  12-12-2025 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  • Membership expands climate tech innovation and smart building solutions
  Signify, the world leader in lighting, has announced it has joined Sustainable Ventures, Europe’s leading climate tech growth partner as a corporate partner. Through this partnership, Signify will bring its innovative connected lighting solutions to Sustainable Ventures’ workspaces across the UK, a showcase in how climate tech solutions can support the UK’s mission to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
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• Houston & Hawkes retains B Corp status

  12-12-2025 09:52 via fmj.co.uk
  Houston & Hawkes has retained B Corp certification, and is also the first UK contract caterer to complete the B Corp recertification process.
  Reaffirming its long-term commitment to responsible business, sustainability and people-first operations, the business achieved a score of 103.4, significantly higher than the minimum 80-point ‘B Impact Assessment’ threshold.
  First awarded B Corp status in 2022, the recertification reflects the business’s commitment to its core values
  
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• Dalkia UK extends FM partnership with Birmingham City University

  11-12-2025 14:46 via fmj.co.uk
  Dalkia UK has been awarded a contract extension with Birmingham City University to cover the full estate.
  The extension has been agreed following a long-standing collaborative relationship and rewards Dalkia UK for delivering a consistent, high-quality facilities management service over the past seven years.
  The partnership with Birmingham City University commenced in 2018, with Dalkia UK being originally awarded four buildings. Over time, the team’s strong performance has led to additiona
  
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• £1m in social value: Award-winning sector social enterprise ‘Amplify Goods’ reaches milestone

  11-12-2025 13:38 via chtmag.com
  Amplify Goods – the award-winning social enterprise reshaping the cleaning supply chain – has released its interim impact results, as two big milestones are crossed – revealing measurable environmental and social progress across the facilities and cleaning sectors.
  The business’ low-waste, low-carbon range of wash, lotion and scent products is designed for reuse and longevity, helping organisations across the UK take tangible steps toward their sustain
  
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• The safe outdoors

  11-12-2025 13:18 via fmj.co.uk
  Beyond cameras and fences, grounds security isn’t just about preventing intruders, it starts with making the outdoor environment safe, says Brendan Aherne, Chief Operating Officer, OUTCO
  When we think about security in the built environment, our minds often turn to CCTV systems, perimeter fencing and access control. These are all valuable tools, but they only tell part of the story. For facilities managers responsible for outdoor estates, from car parks and footpaths to service yards and g
  
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• UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Pilot feedback shapes Version 1

  11-12-2025 12:52 via fmj.co.uk
  The Standard is a cross-industry initiative to develop the UK’s first Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Leading industry organisations BBP, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA, RICS, and UKGBC have joined forces to champion this initiative.
  Between April and August this year the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) Pilot version was applied to 205 projects. Their experience, and the feedback they have given, is influencing Version 1 of the Standard to make
  
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• Mitie awarded Good Business Charter accreditation

  11-12-2025 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has been awarded the Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, reflecting its commitment to responsible business practices that support people and the planet.
  With 84,000 colleagues working across the country in roles from security to sustainability and cleaning to compliance, Mitie is the largest employer to be accredited by the GBC, meeting the standard required across all 10 commitments of the Charter. It has pledged to continue to uphold the commitments, which collectively promote car
  
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• KST appoints new MD

  11-12-2025 11:18 via fmj.co.uk
  Specialist security, fire and life safety technology group, Kings Secure Technologies (KST) has appointed David Lilley as Managing Director of its Kings Security Systems division.
  Lilley is an accomplished senior leader, bringing extensive experience in directing large-scale service, sales and operational teams across the fire & security, facilities management and automotive sectors. His distinguished career includes positions at JCI (ADT), Orbis and Goodyear Dunlop, where he has demonstrate
  
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• Finalists and host announced for Golden Service Awards 2026

  11-12-2025 11:09 via cleaningmag.com
  The stage is being set for the 2026 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards with the announcement of the finalists, plus renowned comedian and actor Kerry Godliman as host.
  
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• Lords Committee says Building Safety Regulator delays are ‘unacceptable’

  11-12-2025 10:28 via fmj.co.uk
  A cross-party House of Lords Committee has warned the Government that “unacceptable” delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval processes is leaving residents waiting for remediation of dangerous cladding in unsafe buildings and increasing costs for leaseholders.Whilst welcoming the increased scrutiny the Building Safety Regulator has brought to the design, construction and management of buildings in the interest of safety, the Industry and Regulators Commi
  
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• New head of food named at 14forty

  11-12-2025 09:54 via fmj.co.uk
  Jeremy Nutsford has been appointed as the new Head of Food at integrated FM provider, 14forty.
  Nutsford has vast experience in the sector, having been with parent group Compass UK & Ireland for more than 10 years, most recently as Culinary Lead for the Business & Industry division.
  Now, in his new role, he will focus on growing 14forty’s food offer and raising its profile within the company’s service portfolio – which includes both hard and soft FM expertise.
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• Kimberly-Clark Professional evolves RightCycle™ into ReNew by Kimberly-Clark Professional™: Sustainable solutions made simple

  11-12-2025 09:35 via fmj.co.uk
  • Kimberly-Clark Professional unveils the ReNew Programme, an evolution of its award-winning RightCycle Programme, launching in September 2025 to offer industry-leading circularity solutions for hard-to-recycle hygiene products.
  • The service builds on the success of the RightCycle Programme, offering comprehensive, end-to-end waste recovery and recycling services with regular reporting that help businesses advance and confidently communicate their ESG, zero waste, and CO₂ reduct
  
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• ESS wins at Cleaning Excellence Awards

  10-12-2025 14:29 via chtmag.com
  ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has won the Contract Cleaning Award at this year’s Cleaning Excellence Awards. Held at the CBS Arena in Coventry, the event celebrates standards of excellence throughout the professional cleaning and hygiene sector.
  The Contract Cleaning category recognises outstanding services that demonstrate quality, efficiency and innovation. It acknowledges companies who set the benchmark for professional cleaning, through tailored solutions that meet the h
  
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• Institutional change

  10-12-2025 13:21 via fmj.co.uk
  At Facilities & Estates Management Live, Wayne Young chaired a session that brought together leaders from the three main institutes that represent FM and the built environment. The panel discussed the key role played by the IWFM, RICS and CIBSE in dealing with the speed of change impacting the FM profession
  PARTICIPANTSWayne Young, FM for DB Cargo and Chair of the IWFM People Management SIG
  Emma Bellingham, Head of Academy at the IWFM
  Paul Bagust, Head of Property Standards RICS
  David Steve
  
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• UKGBC Trends Report reveals an increased focus on resilience across the built environment

  10-12-2025 12:55 via fmj.co.uk
  The UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) Trends Report 2025, details major shifts that shaped the built environment this year along with key themes to look out for in 2026.
  Drawing on insights from sustainability and innovation experts across industry as well as UKGBC topic leads, the third edition of the annual report identifies 20 emerging trends and solutions and reveals an industry reframing sustainability as value and resilience amid a changing market context.
  Against a backdrop of pol
  
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• JLL’s Global Real Estate Outlook 2026 report predicts positive outlook for next year

  10-12-2025 12:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Despite a challenging period, the outlook for global commercial real estate for 2026 is more positive, finds JLL’s the “Global Real Estate Outlook 2026” report, but it adds that occupiers and investors must strategically adapt to evolving demands and intensifying supply dynamics across the region.
  The report, based on JLL’s extensive global research and expert insights, highlights several key trends profoundly reshaping the EMEA office landscape:
  New construction starts i
  
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• Senior hire at Business Moves Group

  10-12-2025 12:15 via fmj.co.uk
  Office and commercial relocation change management company, Business Moves Group (BMG), has appointed Sharon Sales as Customer Experience and Social Governance Manager.
  Sales brings extensive experience in customer service leadership, administration and operational governance from previous roles across the facilities management and workplace change sectors.
  In her new role, Sales will lead the customer service and administrative teams, ensuring clients receive a consistent and professional exper
  
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• BCO warns ‘sustainability gap’ risks UK regional offices becoming economically obsolete

  10-12-2025 11:59 via fmj.co.uk
  New research from the British Council for Offices (BCO) has revealed a stark regional imbalance in the proportion of highly sustainable office buildings across the UK, which threatens the economic growth of smaller regional cities and could undermine national net zero ambitions.
  The BCO’s Viability and Sustainability in the Regions report warns that if the current imbalance remains unaddressed, a significant portion of regional office stock risks becoming economically obsolete, hindering e
  
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• Complii expands passive fire protection expertise with acquisition

  10-12-2025 11:25 via fmj.co.uk
  Complii, formerly known as Compliance Group, and a leading provider of building compliance services, has acquired Capital Fire Doors, a London-based firm renowned for delivering a full range of third-party accredited passive fire protection solutions.
  Capital Fire Door’s comprehensive services cover fire door installation and repair, fully accredited fire door surveys and inspections, pre-planned fire door maintenance, fire stopping and compartmentation, steel and aluminium doors and scree
  
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• Bellrock named in Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List 2025/26

  10-12-2025 10:49 via fmj.co.uk
  Bellrock has been named in the latest Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. The company has been recognised for its commitment to enlightened employment practice at all levels.
  The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers is a definitive list of UK-based organisations that promote inclusion across a wide range of protected characteristics. The rankings are determined by Inclusive Companies, a cross-industry network harnessing best practices and innovation to drive inclusion for all. Promoting all strands of
  
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• Amulet remains onboard to deliver passenger safety for Avanti West Coast

  10-12-2025 10:15 via fmj.co.uk
  Amulet has retained its contract with Avanti West Coast and through the Travel Safe initiative will prioritise passenger and safety and wellbeing across the network.
  To support Avanti West Coast’s safeguarding strategy, Amulet will deploy specially accredited Safer Travel Officers, who work with multiple charities to understand issues faced by vulnerable people.
  The company will also introduce a new role, Safer Response Officer, who will lead the assault reduction plan. This initiative wil
  
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• Fortnum & Mason awards contract to SBFM

  10-12-2025 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  SBFM has won a contract with 18th century luxury groceries department store, Fortnum & Mason. The agreement will see a team of 60 cleaning operatives providing services across retail areas, restaurants, kitchens, and back-of-house operations at three Fortnum & Mason stores across London. This marks the first time Fortnum & Mason has changed cleaning providers in nine years.
  
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