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Four days for FM?

As new trials of the four-day work week are launched in the UK, Hannah Jackson of Henley Training asks, is this style of working beneficial for the FM sector? Over the last few years, enthusiasm for switching to a four-day ...

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Dovetail appointed national cleaning contractor for the Canal and River Trust

Following a lengthy and rigorous tender process, Dovetail Group has been appointed as the national cleaning contractor for the Canal And River Trust as of 1 May 2022. The Midlands-based firm, which operates nationwide and specialises in facilities management, environmental ...

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Karakuri building smart restaurants

Provider of smart kitchen systems, Karakuri has launched ‘Karakuri – Robot Ready’, its new certification programme for third-party restaurant software, products and services. In an industry-first, Karakuri – Robot Ready certification will assure quick service (QSR), Fast Casual Restaurants and B&I operators ...

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Incentive QAS retains contract with Kent and Essex Police

The commercial cleaning specialist has retained its contract with Kent and Essex Police having been awarded a new four-year deal following a competitive retender process. Incentive QAS has been working with Kent Police since 2004 and the new term will ...

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Pareto FM connects with Gigaclear

Pareto FM has been appointed by rural broadband internet service provider, Gigaclear, to provide a range of facilities management services to its portfolio of properties across the UK. The terms of the deal will see Pareto FM deliver all associated ...

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INTRAsystems launches superfast moisture-absorbing entrance matting

Keep entrances clean and dry, whatever the weather, with INTRAlux Ultimate – the brand-new entrance matting fibre from INTRAsystems, featuring HydroTXTM. This innovative material technology wicks water off shoes 3X faster than standard matting products. Facilities managers will be no ...

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Heras launches new and upgraded security products

Heras has announced the launch of the new Delta sliding gate and a significant change to its flagship B700 turnstile as part of a plan to strengthen its core product range of permanent perimeter protection and entrance control solutions in ...

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Just a Drop of kindness from the WHA transforms the lives of villagers in Africa

The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (the WHA) has funded a new borehole construction project to bring safe, hygienic water to a village in Africa, by donating to the charity, Just a Drop. The charity has used monies raised by WHA ...

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Reflecting societal changes in workplace and public washrooms

A report by the BCO(i) into the future of the workplace post-pandemic suggested that workplaces need to do more to reflect societal changes. The report predicted the replacement of gendered communal toilets with pod-based WCs that feature touchless doors, taps ...

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SPIE UK in NHS National Services Scotland win

SPIE UK has won a five-year contract with NHS National Services Scotland to deliver planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical and electrical assets across nine National Services Scotland (NSS) properties in Glasgow. Properties included within the scope represent critical infrastructure ...

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