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Guide to climate resilience strategies for commercial properties launched by the BBP

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) has published a new guide for BBP Climate Commitment signatories and other real estate companies on climate resilience. The guide has been led by the BBP’s Climate Resilience Working Group and co-created with BBP members, drawing ...

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Making a difference

Mitakshi Sirsi, Sustainability Director at architecture and design practice WILL+ Partners and Chair of the Sustainability Community at CoreNet UK explains why the built environment needs to work together to make buildings more sustainable The extreme weather this summer and ...

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Novus wins Riverside Group framework deal

Novus Property Solutions is continuing its longstanding relationship with The Riverside Group with a high-volume framework contract for works across England. The two-year planned multi-void replacement works, which has an estimated value of over £970,000, will see Novus carry out ...

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Travelodge books Arcus FM for two-year deal

Arcus FM has won a two-year contract with independent hotel brand Travelodge to deliver helpdesk, planning and reporting services to the business. Alongside providing reporting and management information insights, Arcus will be managing inbound calls from hotels, contractors and Travelodge’s ...

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FM industry raises vital funds for hygiene poverty

The FM industry has smashed last year’s record at Cleanology’s annual charity event to raise funds for The Hygiene Bank. The event, which took place on 27 September at London’s prestigious Ivy restaurant, raised over £13,000 and a further £8,000 in product ...

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MD appointment at J S Wright

Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical building services provider, J S Wright, has appointed Peter Grierson as its new Managing Director. Previously National Sales Director for Wolseley Pipe and Climate, he will take control of the day-to-day running of J S Wright ...

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Moments by Lavazza Professional: The new micro café bringing coffee culture to life in the workplace

Self-service micro café designed to be a social hub for workplace collaboration and productivity Offers premium Lavazza coffee including lattes, cappuccinos and flat white Custom designed to fit specific business needs Discover more: lavazzapro.co.uk/systems/micro-cafe Lavazza Professional has unveiled its 24/7 self-service ...

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Mears lands repairs and maintenance services deal in South Cambridgeshire

Mears, the support services group to the social housing and care sectors, has been appointed repairs and maintenance contractor for South Cambridgeshire District Council. The contract, which began on 3 October, will see Mears carry out all responsive repairs work ...

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Bouygues completes its acquisition of EQUANS

Bouygues has acquired 100 per cent of the shares of global multi-technical services business, EQUANS, for a final price of €6.1 billion. According to the French-owned construction company, the acquisition will see Bouygues become a “world leader in the promising ...

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Make performance metrics work for you

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are often thought of as mere metrics that demonstrate an organisation’s progress towards its goals. But they’re much more important than that, says Richard Davies, MD Evbex When considered strategically, KPIs can become tools of not ...

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