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Preparing for summer shutdowns

Ahead of summer shutdowns, Dean Skerratt, Business Development Director for Climate Centre, considers some of the key checks and maintenance tasks that FMs and building managers should schedule to maintain reliability and efficiency of air conditioning and climate control systems ...

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Setting a new standard for EV infrastructure

EVFM a new specialist business aiming to redefine how electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is delivered, owned and managed in the UK’s fast-growing residential sector has been launched by property and construction entrepreneur Mike Banton. Headquartered in Manchester and operating ...

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Q3 shines at Jersey Opera House

Q3 has won the cleaning services contract at Jersey Opera House, one of the Channel Islands’ most recognisable landmark venues. The contract, which commenced on 6 July, further strengthens Q3’s presence in Jersey and will see the FM provider delivering ...

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Houston & Hawkes achieves top sustainable food rating

Independent, B Corp caterer, Houston & Hawkes, has received three stars – the highest possible rating – in its first Food Made Good Standard assessment, one of the world’s top evaluations for sustainable foodservice. Awarded by The Sustainable Restaurant Association ...

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AVA says energy drink vending ban will cost the industry £43m per annum

The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) decision to impose a blanket ban on vending machine sales of high-caffeine energy drinks, has been condemned by AVA: The Vending & Automated Retail Association, warning it will cost the industry an ...

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Sodexo unveils its 2030 growth acceleration plan

Sodexo has unveiled ‘Shift & Grow 2030’ the Company’s roadmap focused on accelerating growth and restoring competitiveness. Launched by Sodexo’s CEO, Thierry Delaporte at an Investor Update in Paris yesterday, the plan is designed to address the execution gaps that ...

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SGC Security Services commences new healthcare partnership

SGC Security Services has announced the start of a new partnership with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). As of 1 July 2026, SGC is responsible for delivering security services across the Trust’s hospital sites. The partnership brings together ...

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Compass recognised as one of the UK’s leading employers for young people

Compass Group UK & Ireland has won the Youth Employment UK ‘Employment Excellence Award’ – announced during Youth Employment Week (6-10 July 2026). The company achieved a perfect 42/42 score in the Good Youth Employment Benchmark Report, securing a place ...

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Ageing infrastructure biggest barrier to tackling backlog maintenance across NHS estate

Two-thirds of estate leaders warn ageing infrastructure is the biggest barrier to tackling backlog maintenance. NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has surveyed estate leaders to find out how to improve building maintenance across their estates. The results reveal management of NHS ...

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Seamless IT migration at Stratford Waterfront by Accelerator Ltd

Stratford Waterfront Management Office in London required a secure, reliable and cost effective IT environment for its independent operations within a multi use complex. Accelerator Ltd delivered a full IT migration, creating a segregated network, improving connectivity, cybersecurity and wireless ...

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