OCS has been awarded a contract extension and portfolio expansion with British Land, one of the UK’s largest commercial real estate companies, building on an eight-year partnership to deliver soft services across more than 50 sites throughout the UK. The ...
Read More »Director of estates appointment at Bath Spa University
Paul Smith has been appointed as the new Director of Estates at Bath Spa University (BSU). Smith, who commenced in his new role at the end of March 2026, will lead the strategic management and development of the institution’s estate, ...
Read More »Mitie extends 26-year FM partnership with NCIC
Mitie has extended its 26-year facilities management partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) working across NCIC’s Cumberland Infirmary estate to deliver critical services including cleaning, maintenance, security, portering services and patient catering. The contract will see ...
Read More »Defence moves
Defence, data and the burning fire. Richard Huck of Magenta with reflections from the Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Engagement (DPRTE) expo There is a particular energy to an event that knows its relevance. DPRTE 2026, the UK’s premier defence ...
Read More »Edinburgh College becomes first college in Scotland to fully decarbonise one of its campuses
Edinburgh College recently advanced its net zero goals after becoming the first college in Scotland to completely decarbonise one of its campuses. Working in partnership with renewable energy experts Vital Energi, and funded through the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficiency Grant ...
Read More »Kevin Meighan becomes the new Master of the WCEC
Kevin Meighan was officially installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) at an event held at Mansion House on 27 March 2026. He succeeds the former Master, Darren Marston. Meighan is the Sales Director at NIC ...
Read More »Beyond the breakroom: a smarter approach to workplace food waste
Employee eating habits have shifted considerably. The structured three-meal routine has mostly disappeared and snacking, irregular mealtimes and on-the-go consumption is on the rise. While this presents opportunities, it also presents challenges regarding how we manage our waste. The UK ...
Read More »Record financial year for Claremont Group Interiors
Workplace design and build specialist, Claremont, has announced a record financial year, achieving £65.8 million in revenue alongside a record post-tax profit of £3.1 million. The strong performance, record-breaking throughout its 48-year history, reflects continued demand for high-quality, experience-led workplaces ...
Read More »London’s ageing buildings threaten to derail the capital’s net zero ambitions
Around 65 per cent of London’s buildings pre-date modern energy standards, creating a major challenge for net zero. London’s architectural appeal is one of its defining strengths, but much of its commercial property market still operates inside buildings designed for ...
Read More »Flying high
Sara Bean visits Farnborough Airport to see how the team from Peartree Cleaning maintain the highest cleaning standards at the premier aviation hub While every FM services provider knows that quality of service and attention to detail are always paramount, ...
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