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Sustainability as standard when you specify with Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks

By Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Armitage Shanks and Ideal Standard International Catering to both hygiene and sustainability concerns in commercial washrooms can be a difficult task, particularly as these are areas which often seem to pull in different ...

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Willmott Dixon zero-carbon school wins Passivhaus award

The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school – completed by Willmott Dixon in 2019 – has won an industry award for setting the standard for zero-carbon educational buildings. Hackbridge Primary School in the London Borough of Sutton was named winner in ...

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Reconomy’s largest ever in-kind donation will help students develop their IT skills

Circular economy specialist, Reconomy, has donated an estimated £22,000 of redundant IT equipment to The Turing Trust, which helps support the education of children across Africa, Asia and disadvantaged communities in the UK. Including kit such as laptops, computers, monitors, ...

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Collecting more on-street mixed recycling waste…

Leafield Environmental, the UK’s leading manufacturer and designer of plastic bins are delighted to launch the Heritage Square Recycling Bin in two sizes to collect mixed recyclables in high footfall areas including high-streets, parks, leisure attractions and seaside resorts. The ...

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Imtech rebrands to Dalkia in the UK

Technical and energy solutions provider, Imtech, has rebranded the majority of its UK operations to Dalkia. The move says Imtech, reflects the commitment of parent companies, EDF UK and Dalkia, to the strategic growth of the business in the UK ...

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Celebrating creativity

Anna King with the highlights of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023: A celebration of creativity from around the world As Clerkenwell Design Week came to a close this year, it was time to reflect on what had been three days showcasing ...

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Research finds FMs have an increasing role in worker and workplace emissions reporting and reduction initiatives

A new study commissioned by climate tech firm, Mobilityways, of facilities managers working for large UK companies employing more than 500 staff, found that 74 per cent of their firms had already started reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions linked to ...

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SBFM to sit on government’s advisory board for the rehabilitation of ex-offenders

Soft FM service provider, SBFM, has been invited onto the Employment Advisory Board (EAB) as part of a programme that links prison leavers with local employers who can offer their expertise on skills, qualifications and training. Between April 2020 and ...

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Compass crowned Living Wage Champion

Compass Group UK & Ireland has won the prestigious Living Wage Champion Award in the Recognised Service Provider Category at the Living Wage Foundation annual awards. Compass secured this recognition for its leadership in advancing the real Living Wage within ...

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Wates grows retail project portfolio with M&S appointments

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has appointed Wates to deliver three large-scale fit-out contracts at its stores in Dundee, Uckfield, and Guildford. With a combined area of over 80,000 sq ft, the three contracts form part of M&S’s major investment to ...

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