Cleaning Industry news

• Work smarter not harder: why the FM providers building their own IT systems are getting ahead

  23-07-2026 14:15 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Adam Atkins, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive of Coat Facilities Group
  Investing time and money into building an in-house IT system sophisticated enough to handle the complexities of facilities management service delivery can seem overwhelming, unnecessary or even unattainable. But, in a world where FM companies are increasingly seeking to position themselves as strategic partners rather than simply delivery providers, the advantages for those who have already made that investment have prove
  
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• The O2 appoints Recorra to help maximise recycling across the entertainment venue  

  14-08-2026 11:31 via fmj.co.uk
  Commercial waste and recycling company Recorra has been appointed as the waste and recycling partner for The O2, one of the world’s most iconic entertainment venues. The contract commenced on 2 July 2026 and sees Recorra delivering a comprehensive range of waste and recycling services across The O2’s AEG-managed areas.
  A key focus of the partnership will be maximising the value recovered from The O2’s recyclable materials, including dry mixed recycling, food waste, plastics, an
  
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• University heat pump project delivers £2m in decarbonisation savings

  14-08-2026 10:38 via fmj.co.uk
  Birmingham City University has replaced the gas heating in its School of Health Sciences with heat pumps, as part of a wider £3.3 million decarbonisation programme across the university’s estate.
  Delivered by principal contractor SHEco Renewable Systems in collaboration with wholesaler, Kooltech and heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric, a two-month value-engineering process identified £2 million of savings for the university, while fully meeting the building’s requ
  
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• GPA announces crucial step forward in delivering a new Civil Service office space in Darlington

  14-08-2026 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  The Government Property Agency (GPA) has taken an important step forward in delivering a new Civil Service office space in Darlington. Approximately 800 tonnes of steel are now being installed at the site of the Brunswick Street Government Hub, which will become the permanent home of the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC).
  The steel structure will form the frame of the building, with installation set to be completed in October this year. The Brunswick Street Government Hub is due to open during th
  
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• Jangro expands distribution network in the North West and South West

  14-08-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Jangro, the UK and Europe’s largest network of independent janitorial distributors, is expanding its network across the North West and South West, creating new opportunities for independent businesses to join the group.
  
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• BESA awards 2026 puts special emphasis on youth education

  13-08-2026 15:00 via fmj.co.uk
  The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced its Industry Awards shortlist which places a special emphasis on youth education this year. The awards, which comprise 21 categories, reward individuals, teams, and companies responsible for delivering projects, products, innovations, and initiatives that demonstrate excellence in all aspects of building services engineering.
  The winners will be announced at a glittering BESA Awards dinner at the historic Brewery, Chiswell Street
  
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• G4S wins back a multi-site security contract with Coventry University

  13-08-2026 11:34 via fmj.co.uk
  G4S Secure Solutions UK has won back a comprehensive security services contract with Coventry University. The multi-site agreement combines student mental health support, full parking management, and eco-friendly technology across Coventry and satellite campuses.
  The five-year partnership will see a team of approximately 100 protection colleagues deliver services ranging from mental health first-aid to managing car parking at the leading educational institution.
  Mobilisation is underway, ensurin
  
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• Bidvest Noonan appoints new Director of Operations

  13-08-2026 11:06 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Bidvest Noonan, a leading provider of FM services, has appointed Marielle Howitt as Director of Operations, leading service delivery across its Education and Public Sector portfolio in the UK.
  
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• Zehnder Group UK appoints Neil Atkins as Framework and Distribution National Sales Manager

  13-08-2026 10:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Indoor climate specialist Zehnder Group UK has announced the appointment of Neil Atkins as its new Framework & Distribution National Sales Manager. In his new role, Atkins will be responsible for leading Zehnder’s Framework & Distribution sales strategy, strengthening relationships with key customers, designers, developers, and partners, while supporting growth across the business.
  Working closely with the Commercial Director and wider commercial team, he will help deliver the comp
  
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• Vert Projects appointed as main contractor for transformation of art deco landmark

  13-08-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  The £22 million transformation of the rebranded Carreras building, an art deco landmark at London’s Mornington Crescent has begun with the appointment of main contractor Vert Projects.
  The building, previously known as Greater London House, takes its new name from its original use as the Carreras ‘Black Cat’ factory from 1928 to 1958.
  The building is located within London’s Knowledge Quarter and at a gateway for Euston’s future HS2 station, putting it at the i
  
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• CHAS Elite Accreditation for Core Maintenance Services

  12-08-2026 13:25 via fmj.co.uk
  Core Maintenance Services, the specialist provider of mechanical and electrical maintenance services, has achieved CHAS Elite accreditation, the highest level available through the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. The accreditation provides clients with independent assurance of the company’s health and safety, compliance and risk management standards, while reducing the prequalification burden for new contract opportunities.
  CHAS Elite incorporates the Common Assessment Sta
  
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• New platform delivers faster more responsive housing repairs to Southampton City Council

  12-08-2026 12:27 via fmj.co.uk
  Southampton City Council has selected Totalmobile’s Field First platform to modernise its housing repairs service, bringing repairs management, workforce scheduling and operational performance together to support a faster, more accountable service for residents.
  The investment comes as housing providers face increasing expectations around service quality, transparency and accountability. Alongside rising demand, engagement with the Housing Ombudsman reinforced the Council’s ambition
  
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• AI-empowered screening deployed by Bidvest Noonan at The Lookout

  12-08-2026 11:07 via fmj.co.uk
  Bidvest Noonan has introduced AI-empowered screening at The Lookout, a public viewing gallery located within one of the UK’s most advanced buildings in the City of London.
  The deployment, delivered in partnership with Xonar, features Xonar’s TruePort AI-powered walk-through weapons detection system, the first deployment of its kind in a publicly accessible space in the UK.
  TruePort has been integrated into Bidvest Noonan’s security operation at the venue. It uses multi-sensor t
  
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• New awards scheme launched to celebrate excellence across the washroom sector

  12-08-2026 10:21 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The Independent Washroom Services Association (IWSA) is launching its inaugural industry awards in partnership with the Loo of the Year Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement of its members across the UK's washroom sector.
  
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• Construction demand remains resilient, but projects are slow to progress to site

  12-08-2026 09:30 via fmj.co.uk
  Demand remains healthy across the construction sector, but lengthy approval processes, affordability pressures and commercial uncertainty are slowing the delivery of projects to site. This is according to a new report from Southern Construction Framework (SCF), the leading construction procurement framework delivered by the public sector for the public sector in the South of England,
  The report, based on feedback from more than 150 subcontractors across the south of the UK, found tender workload
  
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• IWSA launches new industry awards to celebrate excellence across the washroom sector

  11-08-2026 14:10 via fmj.co.uk
  The Independent Washroom Services Association (IWSA) is launching its inaugural industry awards in partnership with the prestigious Loo of the Year Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement of its members across the UK’s washroom sector.
  The six new IWSA Awards will be presented for the first time during the next annual Loo of the Year Awards ceremony, which takes place on Wednesday January 13 2027 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. These awards w
  
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• VIVO completes military accommodation retrofit project at RAF St Mawgan

  11-08-2026 12:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A pioneering decarbonisation retrofit by VIVO Defence Services has been completed – demonstrating that ageing military accommodation can be modernised in less than half the time and at around a third of the cost of a comparable new-build project.
  In 2024, RAF St Mawgan faced a shortage of single living accommodation (SLA), and the 50-year-old Baker Block no longer met the performance standards needed to support the government’s energy efficiency ambitions.
  The site was selected for a
  
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• ISS reports strong financial results for first half of this year

  11-08-2026 10:38 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ISS has reported positive financial results for the first half of 2026, beating forecasts with upgraded full-year guidance and an increased share buyback programme. Organic growth was 8.9 per cent in the second quarter of this year mainly driven by contract wins, project work and volume growth with existing customers.
  Strategic execution progressed according to plan, with a strengthened commercial focus that enabled ISS to secure three new contracts with revenue above DKK 100 million annually.
  O
  
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• Get ahead of the deadline: Register your Heat Network today

  11-08-2026 09:45 via fmj.co.uk
  In January 2026, Ofgem launched new consumer protection rules to begin regulating the heat networks sector in Great Britain. This was a major milestone that will, over time, change how these services operate, putting consumers at the heart of everything they do.
  Ofgem have now launched a new digital service, and all heat networks are required to register in this service by 26 January 2027.
  Building Trust and Reliability
  The introduction of regulation focuses on creating a reliable, trustworthy e
  
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• OCS backs Youth Guarantee to help more young people into work

  11-08-2026 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  OCS has committed to the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) Youth Guarantee, pledging support for young people through work experience placements, Sector-Based Work Academies, the Youth Jobs Grant and the Jobs Guarantee.
  
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• Cybersecurity expert KnowBe4 celebrates anniversary with sustainability initiatives

  11-08-2026 09:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Digital workforce security provider KnowBe4 will be sponsoring 16 families of coral and adopting 16 beehives to celebrate the organisation’s 16th anniversary.
  Continuing its broader commitment to support and care for the environment, Knowbe4 will celebrate its anniversary by sponsoring 16 distinct taxonomic families of highly diverse and ecologically important reef-building coral. In addition, it is adopting 16 beehives throughout the US, UK, South Africa and Germany – one for each y
  
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• University of Brighton awards three-year waste contract to Grundon

  10-08-2026 16:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Waste specialist Grundon has been awarded a three-year waste management contract with the University of Brighton. A drive to promote a zero-waste culture saw the university, which boasts a community of around 17,000 students and over 2,000 staff across three campuses, put its waste contract out to tender earlier this year.
  Ella Pearce, Client Engagement & Strategy Manager at Grundon, says a combination of innovative ideas and understanding the university’s waste data helped win the con
  
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• VINCI Group UK reports positive results despite challenges in Building and Facilities

  10-08-2026 13:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  VINCI Construction Holding Limited, UK division of VINCI Construction, which encompasses Eurovia, Ringway, Taylor Woodrow, VINCI Building, VINCI Facilities and FM Conway have posted positive results for the year 2025, with a group pretax profit of £96.7 million, +51.1 on the 2024 pretax of £63.9 million.
  While the results reflect strong results for Eurovia, Ringway, Taylor Woodrow and FM Conway in 2025, due to the impact of significant risks in VINCI Building and VINCI Facilities, th
  
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• AI companies one of the fastest growing prime office occupiers

  10-08-2026 12:29 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Savills H1 ‘Market Makers’ report reveals that AI companies are emerging as one of the fastest-growing occupier groups in the prime global office market. AI companies accounted for 17 per cent of all prime technology sector deals in H1 2026, up from 3 per cent just two years ago in H1 2024. Savills says that every single deal by an AI business in H1 2026 was expansionary, reflecting the sector’s rapid growth, significant capital investment and the accelerating demand for talent
  
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• Foremost challenges traditional vacuuming with ACTIV8 Powerhead

  10-08-2026 11:37 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Vacuuming hasn't changed in decades, but Foremost UK is now supplying the powerhead that does.
  
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• Why supermarket fire resilience goes beyond prevention 

  10-08-2026 10:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovations Manager at Rentokil Specialist Hygiene
  Once a relative rarity, supermarket fires have become increasingly common across the UK recently. 
  Electrical faults are a common cause, as are faulty lithium batteries in delivery vehicles, a sobering reminder of the pressures modern supermarkets place on their infrastructure.
  The supermarket chains’ recent switch to larger ‘neighbourhood’ stores in town centres means sites are having to
  
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• Strong first-half performance reported by Serco

  07-08-2026 13:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Global provider of government services, Serco Group, has reported a strong performance in its half-year results 2026 with strong delivery across strategic priorities supporting its 2026 guidance.
  Half-year 2026 Highlights:Revenue: £2.5bn, up 4% at constant currency including 2% organic growth; strong Defence organic growth of 10%.
  Underlying operating profit: £157m, up 9% at constant currency; reported operating profit of £145m, up 10%.
  Underlying operating margin: 6.2%, with r
  
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• JLL secures supplier appointment on government’s construction professional services 2 framework

  07-08-2026 11:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Commercial real estate and investment management firm, JLL, has been appointed as a named supplier to the Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) Construction Professional Services 2 framework (CPS2 – RM6356), which runs until 20230.
  This first-time appointment places JLL on Lot 3 – Project Management and grows JLL’s service delivery to public sector organisations throughout the UK.
  GCA – formerly Crown Commercial Service –  is the UK’s central commerc
  
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• Alkleen is top of the class

  07-08-2026 11:21 via cleaningmag.com
  
  When a leading UK manufacturer of safety flooring raised a query on cleaning a new school installation with solutions specialist Prochem, Sales and Product Development Manager, Jon Ewing, arranged a site visit to advise the in-house cleaning team.
  
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• Mitie and Revera strengthening Scotland’s energy resilience

  07-08-2026 10:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie Power & Grid in partnership with Revera Energy, an independent energy infrastructure business backed by Carlyle, is developing Windyhill Battery Energy Storage Site (BESS), a major new project in Bearsden, near Glasgow.
  Once operational, Windyhill BESS will store renewable electricity from the grid and release it when demand is high, helping to balance the electricity network, maximise the use of renewable energy across Scotland, and support a more flexible and resilient energy system.
  
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