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The Flexible Space Association launches new H&S Forum

The Flexible Space Association (FlexSA) officially launched its new Health & Safety Forum at its inaugural meeting on 25 March at WeWork’s flagship building at 10 York Road, London SE1. The Health & Safety Forum has been created especially for ...

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School estate teams must move fast on CIF projects once funding is announced

As schools wait for CIF funding announcements in May, they are being advised to be ready to move fast to meet tight delivery deadlines. Schools are entering the final years of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF), with the Department for ...

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BCIS updates five-year maintenance, cleaning and energy forecast

Maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise 15 per cent over the five years to 4Q2030, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Cleaning costs are ...

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Leadership changes at Gleeds

International property and construction consultancy, Gleeds, has confirmed that David Johnson, currently Chief Operating Officer, will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective 6 April 2026. Johnson, who has been with Gleeds for over four decades, succeeds Graham Harle who ...

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Integral Cooling Tech appoints divisional director

Matthew Noon has been appointed to the role of Divisional Director at Integral Cooling Tech. Responsible for leading the specialist cooling and refrigeration business across the UK, Noon will oversee the strategic and operational performance of the business. His focus ...

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Action needed on EV charging accessibility as councils struggle to balance inclusive design with limited street space 

Local authorities are calling for clearer guidance and faster action to ensure the UK’s expanding public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network is accessible to all drivers, as new research reveals many councils are struggling to deliver inclusive infrastructure in constrained public spaces. ...

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BaxterStorey appoints Mark McCulloch as MD for Scotland

BaxterStorey has appointed Mark McCulloch as Managing Director for Scotland, a newly created role designed to support the hospitality company’s continued growth and expansion across the country. McCulloch, who has been with BaxterStorey Scotland for 15 years, will lead the ...

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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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