In the month that the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which is hosted on 10 September, national security group, First Response Group (FRG), has joined the Security Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide (SCPS). Founded three years ago, SCPS ...
Read More »Going for growth
Bidvest Noonan Group CEO Declan Doyle highlights the significant, yet often underappreciated, role of the facilities management sector, as the growing FM services provider cements its leadership position in the UK market Bidvest Noonan has a long pedigree as a ...
Read More »BCO appoints chair of its Northern chapter
The British Council for Offices (BCO) has appointed Alex Stork as Chair of its Northern chapter. He takes over the position from Jon Moister, Executive Director of Curtins, who held the role since the end of 2021. Previously Vice Chair ...
Read More »New training programme aims to inspire future generations
A new training programme designed to help building services firms work more closely with schools and inspire future generations of building services engineers has been launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The BESA School Engagement and Engineering Discovery ...
Read More »Carlisle announces national recognition agreement with RMT Union
Carlisle Support Services has announced a national voluntary recognition agreement with Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Union, the first of its kind within the outsourced industry, to foster a joined-up vision of improving industrial relations and employee wellbeing. This ...
Read More »Knightsbridge’s intelligent dimmers just got smarter
Each model in the new Intelligent Dimmer range from Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – is now equipped with the versatile VFR200I module, allowing for a seamless switch between trailing edge and ...
Read More »BaxterStorey wins deal at Carmarthenshire college
The hospitality business has won a five-year catering services contract with Coleg Sir Gâr, a further education college in Carmarthenshire with five campuses across the county. The contract, which commenced on 2 September, ahead of the start of the new ...
Read More »True grit
Brendon Petsch, Chief Technology Officer at OUTCO, sheds light on the intricate world of keeping businesses operational through the winter We often bemoan the way that bad winter weather can bring our country grinding to a halt, but the past ...
Read More »G&H Group in Bradford Council win
Mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) service provider, G&H Group, has won a contract with Bradford Council for the maintenance of its new state-of-the-art, energy efficient Darley Street Market building. The 12-month contract, awarded to G&H Group’s Maintenance division, will ...
Read More »Westminster forum on workplace wellbeing officially launches
A new Westminster wellbeing group to tackle post-pandemic challenges undermining work health and productivity has been officially launched. The Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Workplace Wellbeing was formally launched in Westminster on 5 September 2024. The new cross-party forum chaired ...
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