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Britannia Fire launches AVD fire extinguisher and fire blanket to tackle rise in lithium-ion fires

Britannia Fire, a global leader in the manufacture of composite fire extinguishers, has announced the launch of two new products designed to tackle lithium-ion battery fires: a 6-litre AVD fire extinguisher and an AVD fire blanket. The product development comes ...

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Sodexo launches new AI Academy 

Sodexo UK & Ireland is future-proofing its workforce and accelerating digital transformation with the launch of a new AI Academy in partnership with training provider, Corndel. The new AI Academy has launched with 60 colleagues enrolled to complete the 12-month ...

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ISS and Deutsche Telekom reach settlement agreement and extend partnership until end of 2035

ISS has announced it has reached a settlement agreement regarding the contractual disagreements between ISS and Deutsche Telekom AG as referred to in the ISS 2025 Annual Report. The agreement, says ISS, marks a positive resolution of the past dispute ...

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Resilience and determination define UK real estate in 2026

The real estate industry is holding up despite Middle East conflict, geopolitical and global economic uncertainty, according to a new report published by UKREiiF. The UKREiiF Insights Report, based on a survey by Holistic Insight of 9,626 professionals attending the ...

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Close the gap

Andrew Dennehy, Founder and CEO, PEW Electrical on why it’s incumbent on FMs to close the compliance gap to strengthen lift fire safety Lifts have always been a critical part of building operation and accessibility, but their role within fire ...

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ABM targets £50,000 for military charity

ABM team members tackled the tough terrain of the Lake District last weekend in support of veterans and their families. Sixty-one ABM team members took on the Cumbrian Challenge to raise thousands of pounds for Walking With The Wounded, the ...

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Adaston wins £1.5m fire safety contract in the City of London

Passive fire protection specialist Adaston has landed a £1.5 million contract to deliver fire safety works at one of the City of London’s most prominent commercial office developments. The 18-month project, for real estate services company Savills, will see Harrogate-based ...

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Global study reveals the true state of construction supply chain relationships

New research published by NEC Contracts explores the factors shaping supply chain relationships across the built environment. The report, Trust, Contracts and Outcomes: A Global Study of Construction Supply Chain Relationships draws on the views of more than 1,000 industry ...

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Condair strikes a chord with Forth Pipe Organs

Forth Pipe Organs, a specialist pipe organ builder, restorer and maintainer, has been incorporating Condair humidifiers into its projects for over 20 years. Serving a range of clients from large-scale performance venues, such as Edinburgh University’s McEwan Hall, to schools ...

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COO appointment at Julius Rutherfoord

Chris Hampson has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at London-based commercial cleaning specialist Julius Rutherfoord & Co. (JR&Co). Hampson joins the business with extensive experience in operational leadership, business transformation and commercial performance, having previously ...

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