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VIVO Defence commences maintenance and housing services contract for US Air Force

VIVO Defence Services, a 50/50 joint venture between Serco and Equans, has begun looking after more than 1,000 operational building assets and nearly 1,500 military family homes for the United States Visiting Forces (USVF) in the UK. VIVO, which works ...

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APPG report on Covid-19 pandemic calls for the introduction of cleaning standards

A new report by MPs into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic has called for the introduction of minimum standards for hand and other hygiene infrastructure and cleaning of venues to help make sure the nation ...

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office sector warned it must make major changes to achieve net zero goals

A new report produced by University College London for the British Council for Offices calls for greater collaboration and data-sharing between office building owners and occupiers if they are to reach net zero targets. ‘Delivering Net Zero Carbon in the ...

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Three stages to ensure your energy security

By Mike Sewell, Plan Zero Director, Mitie With the UK’s COP presidency handed over to Egypt and Britain’s record autumn temperatures make way for winter, the debate over energy security is heating up at home. At an international level, COP27 ...

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Bennett Hay expands operations team

Hospitality service provider, Bennett Hay, has expanded its operations team as the company gears up for new client wins and adapts to the new dynamics and demands of the workplace experience. Kirsty Sosa and Christian Goodfellow join the organisation as ...

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Over half of UK hybrid workers are concerned about indoor air quality

New research from smart building technology firm, Infogrid, has found over half of hybrid employees in the UK are worried about how healthy their work environments are, with 53 per cent saying they’re concerned poor air quality and ventilation will ...

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Principle supporting the Armed Forces

Principle Cleaning Services has signed up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, a written, publicised, voluntary pledge to support those who have served in returning to civilian life and work. The company, which has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme ...

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ESS in Hertfordshire Constabulary win

The Energy, Government and Infrastructure sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been awarded the Hertfordshire Constabulary catering and hospitality services contract. The five-year deal will see ESS delivering catering and hospitality services for officers and ...

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EMCOR UK partners with Social Value Portal to measure impact

EMCOR UK has partnered with Social Value Portal, a social impact company, to measure, manage and report on its social value impact. Social value is measured by how it is being delivered across projects, assets, locations and suppliers and assesses the ...

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Sustainability in FM: SFMI publishes Summary Report 2022 and unveils award winners

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) 2022 Assessments have revealed that leading facilities management companies are ahead of the curve for Scope 3 Emissions. SFMI reports that one third are now starting to use live supply chain data, as opposed to ...

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