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McLaren Construction to deploy autonomous robots at scale 

McLaren Construction has teamed up with FieldAI, an international leader in physical AI, to bring general-purpose robots to its UK construction sites. Under the partnership, McLaren will deploy autonomous quadruped robots, initially to capture 360° site imagery, generate point cloud ...

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Robert Scott launches innovative Ergo-Globe Curve Handle to improve cleaning ergonomics

Commercial cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has announced the launch of the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle – a groundbreaking, ergonomically designed telescopic cleaning handle created to improve cleaning performance while reducing strain and fatigue for operators. Designed with user ...

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Group Metropolitan completes highest value project

Group Metropolitan has completed a workplace refurbishment for a leading financial services client, delivering new front-of-house and meeting facilities on Level 18 of a 32-storey landmark high-rise building in Canary Wharf. Acting as Principal Contractor under a Design and Build ...

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ProAstra adds New App to existing Web Application (PWA)

ProAstra, the smart NFC platform helping organisations take control of assets and service locations, has announced the development of a new App designed to help engineers work more efficiently, wherever they are. Using NFC technology, ProAstra delivers a simple one-tap ...

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Smart planning

As buildings become smarter, workforce strategies must keep pace, says Vinay Singh, Workforce Transformation Leader for Professional and Business Services at PwC UK Buildings are becoming more intelligent, more connected and more data driven. Sensors, automation and analytics are now ...

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The AVA appoints new board of directors

The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has appointed its new Board of Directors, bringing together a diverse and highly experienced group of industry professionals from across the vending and automated retail sector. The new board spans operations, technology, finance, food and ...

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Cleanology launches sixth annual fundraiser

Office and commercial cleaning company, Cleanology, has launched its sixth annual fundraising event in aid of The Hygiene Bank, a people-powered charity and social movement, committed to tackling hygiene poverty in communities across the UK. The successful fundraiser attracts almost ...

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Amey to trial and scale climate technologies

Amey has extended its strategic partnership with climate tech growth partner, Sustainable Ventures, to identify, trial and scale climate technologies across the UK public estate. Through the partnership, Sustainable Ventures will connect Amey with its network of more than 1,000 ...

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Compass invests in major new cuisine centre in Derbyshire

Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced a major investment in the future of British food production with the launch of its new Cuisine Centre in Derbyshire. Opening in late 2026, the state‑of‑the‑art facility, spanning 10,000 square metres, will produce ...

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Apleona to expand FM footprint in the data centre and colocation markets

Apleona has partnered with Sygna, an international specialist for commissioning data centres and critical infrastructure. The integrated facility management provider based near Frankfurt in Germany has acquired a majority stake in Sygna Holdings Limited, an international provider of commissioning and ...

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