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ISS secures primary school catering contract with West Sussex County Council

ISS has won a seven-year contract with West Sussex County Council to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable school meals across the county. The contract, which takes effect in Q3 2026, has an annual value of approximately DKK 100 million (£11.5 ...

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Four reasons why now is the time to pick up a paint brush

As temperatures rise and daylight hours extend, the spring and summer months provide facilities managers with a valuable opportunity to undertake essential maintenance and refurbishment projects. From refreshing worn floor coatings to reinstating external line marking, warmer weather creates more ...

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An end to one-size-fits-all building maintenance

Andre Bothma, Managing Director – Strategic Asset Management & Energy at Bellrock, says facilities managers stand to benefit enormously from moving beyond a homogenous approach to managing and maintaining modern buildings When the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) launched the ...

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Optimax multi-site contract win for The Clean Space

The Clean Space has won a two-year contract with Optimax, one of the UK’s leading eye care providers, for the delivery of cleaning services across eight clinic locations nationwide. The contract covers a range of clinical and patient-facing environments, including ...

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Two Recolight executives recognised with honorary fellowships of the Society of Light and Lighting

Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey and marketing and communications manager Suzanne Castine received SLL honorary fellowships at the recent AGM in CIBSE’s headquarters in London. Commenting on the award, the outgoing Society of Light and Lighting president Kristina Allison said: “The ...

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Security contract extension for Mitie at Birmingham Airport

Mitie has extended its 13-year partnership with Birmingham Airport for an additional two years, and will continue to play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient operations at one of the UK’s busiest airports, which welcomed a record-breaking 13.6 ...

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CHSA Council honours Lorcan Mekitarian with Life Vice Presidency

Lorcan Mekitarian has been elected as a Life Vice President by the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) Governing Council in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Association and the wider cleaning and hygiene industry. Initially elected to the ...

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Serco awarded £270m FM deal at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Following a competitive tender process, Serco has successfully retained its facilities management contract at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for a further 10 years. Taking effect immediately, the renewed agreement has a total value of more than £270 million. ...

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Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards recognise the elite of the cleaning sector

Eighteen coveted awards were presented at the cleaning industry’s most celebrated event – 2026 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards – on 21 May, at the London Hilton, Park Lane. Over 400 professionals from small, medium and large contract cleaning and ...

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Training puzzle

A series of surveys on training trends have revealed a disconnect between the training on offer and the value of the training being delivered. Sara Bean reports According to the IWFM, training in facilities management is responding to the advances ...

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