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Levy launches new international umbrella brand, Lyvera

Levy, Compass Group’s sports and entertainment arm, has launched a new umbrella brand – Lyvera – in a strategic move to expand the company’s experience offering on an international scale. The ambition is to further grow the business into new ...

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Elior UK appointed catering partner to WWT London Wetland Centre

Elior UK has secured a five-year contract to deliver food and hospitality services for the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) London Wetland Centre. The partnership will see Elior support the WWT’s mission to connect people with nature at the wetland ...

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Dame Clare Tickell appointed non-executive director at Mears Group

Mears Group, a leading provider of services to the housing sector, has announced the appointment of Dame Clare Tickell as a Non-Executive Director to its Board as of 1 April 2026. An experienced Non-Executive Director, Dame Tickell will help to ...

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5 ways to avoid frequent puncture repair 

Frequent tyre problems bring two major problems to drivers which create both expensive expenses and emotional distress when their driving schedule or extended travels get interrupted. One of the most common problems drivers faces is the need for repeated puncture repair, often caused by ...

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BCIS updates five-year construction industry forecast

Latest projections from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) forecast building costs will increase by a predicted 14 per cent over the next five years to 1Q2031, while tender prices will rise by 15 per cent over the same period. ...

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Trust the talent: the case for engineer-led facilities management

Give engineers the autonomy they crave, and you’ll reap the benefits, says Joss Rennocks, Transformation Director at Bellrock It’s a paradox that engineers are usually the smartest people in the room, but often effectively treated like the dumbest: told where ...

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BCO to update guide on construction materials selection

The new edition of the landmark guide will reflect latest sustainability standards, regulations and industry best practice. The BCO (British Council for Offices) has announced the commissioning of a major update to its ‘Good Practice in the Selection of Construction ...

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Procurement director appointment at Homes for Students

Helen Ogden has been appointed to the role of Procurement Director at Homes for Students (HfS). Ogden joins the business with over 18 years of experience in procurement and energy strategy within the real estate industry. In her new role, ...

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WPS wins hard FM deal with Landmark Space

WPS Facilities Management, part of Wates Group, has won a three-year, multi-million-pound, hard FM contract with Landmark Space to maintain its portfolio of high-end offices, expanding one of WPS’ biggest sectors. The contract with options to extend for up to ...

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Serco to support British Army’s marine assets fleet for a seven-year term

Serco has won a seven-year contract to provide in-service support for the British Army’s fleet of 512 marine vessels, commencing in April 2026. The Army’s fleet delivers troops, transport equipment and supplies on ship to shore deployments in a range ...

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