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Why modern security is about people as much as protection

Security professionals are often seen as the people who respond when something goes wrong. But increasingly, the role is just as much about creating positive experiences, supporting people and helping organisations build safe, welcoming environments On International Security Officers’ Day ...

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Houston & Hawkes makes key promotion

Houston & Hawkes has promoted Josh Key to Marketing Director. The independent, B Corp-certified contract caterer says the appointment recognises the role he has played in shaping the business’s brand and creative identity since joining in 2022. Throughout his career, ...

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Work smarter not harder: why the FM providers building their own IT systems are getting ahead

Adam Atkins, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive of Coat Facilities Group Investing time and money into building an in-house IT system sophisticated enough to handle the complexities of facilities management service delivery can seem overwhelming, unnecessary or even unattainable. But, ...

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Circular Lighting Live 2026: Speakers announced

A Full-day conference and exhibition delving into all aspects of the circular economy in lighting. 8 October, Minster Building, City of London Clients and specifiers are asking more challenging questions about embodied carbon, material choices and end-of-life product responsibility. Legislation ...

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Designing for the person, not the process: Why user experience is the future of facilities management

By Jennifer L Bryan At a recent Workplace Event, just after I stepped off stage following my keynote, a facilities manager made a beeline for me. Her question was direct and one I hear increasingly often: “How do I get ...

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Senior hire at Naylors bolsters property & facilities management team

Newcastle-based commercial property consultancy, Naylors, has appointed Chris Wild as Head of Facilities Management within the property & facilities management team, headed-up by Partner, Katy Clark, to support its ongoing expansion and nationwide client delivery. Wild brings over 30 years’ ...

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RED Group wins in Bristol and Bath

RED Group’s South West division has been appointed to deliver two office developments at more than £42 million in Bristol and Bath. Appointed by BlackRock and development manager LS Estates the first of these two premier Cat A office redevelopments for ...

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Carlisle Support Services launches free Martyn’s Law Self-Assessment tool 

A new interactive self-assessment tool to support organisations across the UK in meeting the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, has been launched by Carlisle Support Services. The free Martyn’s Law Scorecard ...

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Another quarter of sustained growth for Compass

The food and support services business reports another quarter of sustained growth in its trading results for the third quarter ended 30 June 2026. The strong performance saw a growth in organic revenue of 7.1%, and net new business growth ...

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Reducing rodent risks

James Campbell, Business Unit Manager, Kiwa Independent Pest Consultancy offers advice on tackling the risks of hantavirus and rodent infestations at source News reports in the spring were dominated by the story of the MV Hondius cruise ship, where a ...

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