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CIBSE has mixed response to UK Government position on whole-life carbon assessments

CIBSE has welcomed the Government’s recognition that whole-life carbon assessments will play an important role in decarbonising the UK’s buildings. However, the body for building services professionals is disappointed that it has rejected the Environmental Audit Committee’s recommendation to introduce ...

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Research highlights risks faced by engineers, inspectors and facilities teams working alone

Half of field-based workers have avoided tasks or locations because they felt unsafe while working alone, according to new research highlighting the risks faced by staff operating independently. The Lone Worker Survey, conducted by safety technology provider SoloProtect, gathered responses ...

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Stadium Support Services official Projects Partner of Worcestershire County Cricket Club

Stadium Support Services, a leading provider of specialist projects and facilities management services, has announced a new three-year partnership with Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The agreement sees the company appointed as Official Projects Partner for the 2026 season and beyond. ...

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BaxterStorey Announces Chef Partnership with Claridge’s Simon Attridge

BaxterStorey has announced a new chef partnership with Simon Attridge, Culinary Director at Claridge’s. Attridge has led the culinary direction at Claridge’s since 2023, overseeing operations across all outlets at the Iconic Mayfair hotel. Prior to that, Attridge has worked ...

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Washroom service initiative brings companies together to fight prostate cancer

A partnership between Guildford-based charity, The Prostate Project and washroom services provider, Sanaway, has enabled 46 men to take a blood test for early detection of prostate cancer at Surrey firm, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL). The event took place ...

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The Compass Group Foundation marks three years of transforming lives and communities

Compass Group UK and Ireland is celebrating three years of impact through its partnership with The Compass Group Foundation, the Group’s independent charitable foundation. Launched in 2023 by parent company Compass Group, the Foundation is marking a period of rapid ...

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Events Director Fergus Bird joins Facilities & Estates Management Live

We are delighted to announce that Fergus Bird has joined the team at KPM Media as Events Director, focusing on the growth and development of Facilities & Estates Management Live. Bird has extensive experience from 25 years in the events ...

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Sick pay changes will have biggest impact at work under new Employment Rights Act advises Acas

Workplace expert, Acas, commissioned YouGov to ask which changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will have the biggest impact on bosses and workers. New rights on sick pay topped the polls for both, followed by new protections on unfair ...

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ISS renews contract with Australia’s New South Wales Government Department of Education

ISS has extended its long-standing partnership with the New South Wales (NSW) Government Department of Education in Australia. The renewed contract has an annual value of approximately DKK 800 million. ISS has partnered with the NSW Government since 1994. Under ...

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Mitie’s carolling ‘cobots’ spread Christmas cheer at London Bridge station

It’s not often that you see a group of singing robots on your commute but passengers at London Bridge station were treated to a one-off performance by Mitie’s “carolling cobots”, as thousands travelled home for Christmas. The sustainable cleaning cobots, ...

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