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Arsenal signs Legends Global as official caterer of Emirates Stadium

Arsenal Football Club has appointed Legends Global as the new Official Caterer of Emirates Stadium. The multi-year agreement, which commences from the start of the 2026/27 season, will see Legends Global delivering all matchday and non-matchday food and beverage operations, ...

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Maintenance and cleaning costs are set to rise

According to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise by 15.7 per cent over the five years to 1Q2031. BCIS’ updated ...

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WPS starts work on £1.1bn housing maintenance contract in Birmingham

WPS, part of Wates Group, has commenced work on a flagship £1.1 billion, 10-year housing maintenance services contract with Birmingham City Council, supporting more than 30,000 homes. Awarded both the northern and southern lots following a wholesale retender of Birmingham’s ...

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Mitie unveils new Total Facilities Compliance service

With new research from Mitie showing that more than a fifth (21 per cent) of organisations are unprepared for imminent regulatory requirements, Mitie is today launching its Total Facilities Compliance service to help organisations navigate an increasingly complex and evolving regulatory ...

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OCS recognised for diversity and inclusion

OCS was crowned winner of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Large) award at the annual Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards. The ceremony, held at Pride Park Stadium in Derby, celebrated the facilities management company’s organisation-wide ...

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AI could reduce UK office demand

A new report from workplace consultancy AWA suggests artificial intelligence could trigger a net 54 million square foot reduction in UK office demand over the next five years, as organisations rethink workforce capacity, space requirements and workplace strategy. This revised ...

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14forty retains Wavin contract

Integrated FM specialist, 14forty, has landed a new three-year contract extension with Wavin, a leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic drainage and piping solutions. Secured following a competitive tender process, the new contract award takes 14forty’s relationship with one of ...

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AWE water network management contract win for Mitie

Mitie has been awarded a water network management contract with AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, using the new water management capabilities following the acquisition of Marlowe in March 2026, to manage critical water infrastructure. Working alongside AWE, Mitie will manage the ...

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Just Ask appointed to Fusion21’s £85m Grounds Maintenance Framework

Just Ask, the specialist delivery unit within Bidvest Noonan providing social housing-focused FM services cross the UK and Ireland, has been appointed to Fusion21’s £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework as the top-scoring supplier across each criteria assessed. The four-year ...

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Dan Andrews to lead Kier Places Workplace Solutions

Strengthening its FM and technical services offer to clients across the UK, Kier has appointed Dan Andrews as Director of Kier Places Workplace Solutions. In his new role, Andrews will lead the Kier Places Workplace Solutions business, focusing on driving ...

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