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New chief investment officer appointment at the GPA

John Duckworth has been appointed as the new Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Government Property Agency (GPA). Duckworth brings to the organisation extensive experience in strategic and operational leadership across the real estate industry. Prior to joining the GPA, ...

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Peartree warns day-one sick pay will increase costs for FM industry

Forthcoming changes to statutory sick pay could significantly increase employment costs for labour-intensive sectors such as cleaning and facilities management says professional cleaning and facilities solutions provider, Peartree Cleaning Services. Under new legislation, coming into force on the 6th April 2026, ...

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Over half of FM teams are not confident in achieving compliance, finds new survey 

New data from SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, reveals the FM industry’s biggest challenges, from compliance and budget constraints to technology and AI adoption. According to a recent survey, 72 per cent of FM professionals stated that improving ...

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Sign Trade Supplies introduces new bolt-down sign post kit for car parks and hard-to-dig environments

New baseplate system simplifies signage installation across multi-storey and built-up parking facilities Sign Trade Supplies has introduced a new bolt-down sign post kit, designed and distributed to meet the practical challenges of installing signage in car parks and other environments ...

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The human heart of organisational change

By Jennifer Bryan, Author & Founder of ABChange Consultancy When companies announce a restructuring, merger, or new strategic direction, the conversation often focuses on logistics: timelines, deliverables and key performance indicators. But beneath the surface of every organisational change lies ...

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Leadership restructure at Synergize 

Specialist building modernisation and enhancement firm, Synergize, has announced the appointment of three new directors to its senior management team. Headquartered in Harrogate, Synergize has entered 2026 with a complete leadership restructure designed to gear the business for growth. The appointments follow ...

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Keeping it clean: Makita launches a new 40VMAX XGT vacuum and dust extractor

Makita has added a new powerful and versatile 40VMax cordless vacuum cleaner to its XGT range. The VC013G is a highly portable L-Class dust extractor with automatic operation functionality as well as a site vacuum with impressive suction power, air ...

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BW: Workplace Experts unveils new office HQ at The Carter

Workplace fit out specialist, BW: Workplace Experts (BW), has completed its new 16,500 sq ft headquarters at The Carter, London, marking a significant growth milestone for BW. Moving from its previous 10,732 sq ft office, BW now occupies a full ...

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ISS renews and expands contract with Virgin Media O2

The global workplace experience and facility services company has renewed and expanded its partnership with Virgin Media O2, one of the UK’s largest entertainment and telecommunications companies, with a new two-year contract. Commencing in Q1 2026, the new contract will ...

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A sustainable stewardship

Alan Cooper, Founder of Waste to Wonder Worldwide awarded an OBE for services to charity and sustainability on moving from waste management compliance to resource stewardship For over two decades, I have worked closely with FM professionals, workplace leaders, and ...

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