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Securitas UK celebrates 10 years of STARS programme

Securitas UK is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its STARS programme, marking a decade of innovation in front‑of‑house security and service delivery. Launched in 2016, STARS has grown from a small initiative into a global service operating across 27 countries. ...

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Clean4Shaw Facilities Management joins the Inter County family

Inter County Service Group Ltd based in Rushden has announced its merger with Corby-based commercial cleaning specialist Clean4Shaw Facilities Management. Founded in 2012 by Lee Shaw, Clean4Shaw Facilities Management has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality cleaning services across ...

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Read the signals

We’re facing a global energy crisis. Here, Alisha Kalam, Head of Data-Led Maintenance & Systems Analytics, Platinum Facilities looks at ways of identifying energy waste in your building For many facilities managers, energy data can feel overwhelming – there’s no ...

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Global initiative launches to align whole-life carbon reporting across the built environment

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the launch of a global initiative designed to harmonise the measurement and reporting of whole-life carbon emissions across the global built environment. CLEAR (Coalition for Life Cycle Emissions Alignment and Reporting) is ...

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Less than 2 in 5 FM professionals have 100% accurate asset registers

According to a recent survey, by SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, 38 per cent of facility maintenance professionals do not update their asset registers or do not know how frequently they are updated. Although the number of FM ...

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SBFM ranked No.3 in Yorkshire Fastest 50 list 

Soft FM provider, SBFM, has been named as one of the fastest-growing large businesses in Yorkshire. The Leeds-based company, which recorded a turnover of £78.9 million in its last accounts, with an average turnover growth of 61.08 per cent has ...

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Veolia takes integrated waste management deal on the Isle of Wight

Veolia has won a two-year contract to provide recycling and waste management services on behalf of Isle of Wight Council. The contract which commenced on 1 April 2026 encompasses residual waste treatment, management of other material streams including dry recycling, ...

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Rhino launches SupaSeal Black Cutting & Workbench Mat designed to reduce workplace hand injuries

A new mat developed by Rhino Workplace Innovation is helping UK facilities and maintenance teams improve safety and protect critical work surfaces in busy workshop environments. Designed for use in maintenance areas, stores and production support spaces, the mats provide ...

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NG Bailey bags contract renewal at St Johns Shopping Centre, Liverpool

NG Bailey has been awarded a five-year contract extension with St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool, marking a landmark partnership of more than 20 years. The contract will see NG Bailey continue to deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive services ...

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AI and data readiness for the next era of Facilities Management

The facilities management industry is entering a new era shaped by AI, data and escalating operational pressures, but how prepared are UK FM teams to navigate what’s coming? To understand how prepared the sector truly is, MRI Software surveyed UK-based facilities professionals across ...

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