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Frontline security

Security officers deter criminal acts and serve as a physical reminder of public safety, but they can often go unrecognised. Kieran Mackie, Managing Director at Amulet, discusses the importance of recognising the daily efforts of frontline security officers When we ...

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Are UK buildings ready for the next heatwave?

As we approach summer and temperatures rise, understanding how UK buildings, offices and retail spaces perform in warmer conditions has never been more important. FMJ is working with an industry leader on a new survey to understand how prepared buildings ...

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Mitie secures £27m FM contract with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Mitie has been awarded a three-year facilities management contract, valued at £27 million, with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, which will see Mitie delivering intelligence-led cleaning, portering and waste management services at Kingston Hospital. Mitie will introduce smart portering ...

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NHS Property Services exceeds annual carbon reduction target

NHS Property Services has reduced carbon emissions by 5.2 per cent in 2025/26, exceeding its annual target and continuing to drive large‑scale energy efficiency and decarbonisation across the NHS estate. As one of the largest NHS landlords, responsible for around ...

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Makita launches head-to-toe workwear range

Makita has built a global reputation for tools that perform day in, day out, on demanding work sites. That same practical, performance-first approach now defines the new Makita Workwear range – tough, considered and built for real working environments. Developed ...

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Dalkia to deliver MEP services at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Dalkia has partnered with Sisk to deliver the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) services for the new Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), one of the world’s leading specialist paediatric hospitals. The scheme aligns closely ...

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Six standout spaces celebrated at BCO South of England & South Wales Awards

Regeneration and sustainability shone through at the BCO South of England & South Wales Awards, with six standout spaces crowned winners at an event held at We The Curious in Bristol last night. From Pixel in Penzance to Arlington Square ...

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Photo finish

Adam Bennett, a photo ID card specialist at Digital ID, warns that photo ID can no longer be used as a physical security measure but one which incorporates digital security Security is no longer just about locked doors and reception ...

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HSE lead exposure review could impact construction and estates teams

A major review of workplace lead exposure limits could reshape how organisations manage hazardous materials across the UK’s built environment, according to environmental service provider, Lucion Group. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed updates ...

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AI momentum grows in UK facilities management, yet over half of FM professionals lack confidence in their data

UK facilities management professionals view artificial intelligence (AI), automation and smart technologies as central to the future of their profession, but many organisations lack the data maturity needed to turn ambition into impact, according to new research from MRI Software. ...

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