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Post pandemic recovery sparks demand for workplace cleaning services

UK businesses are prioritising the health and wellness of their employees more than ever, as new data reveals an increase of up to 90 per cent demand for office cleaners across the UK. Research carried out by facilities management provider, ...

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Catering for a hybrid workforce

The CGA’s 2021 Contract Caterer Tracker(i) showed a 36 per cent drop in third-quarter sales of food and beverages at work compared to pre-COVID. As contract catering continues to suffer from a reduced footfall in workplaces, how can caterers and ...

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Metro Building first to achieve Fitwel three-star certification

The Metro Building, in London’s Hammersmith, is the first UK building to be awarded a three-star Fitwel certification, under the Built Certified Multi-Tenant Base Building (v2.1) scorecard. Managed by independent commercial property management and building consultancy firm, Workman, on behalf ...

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Serco wins 10-year deal in Mansfield

Serco Leisure and its partner More Leisure Community Trust Limited (MLCT) have been awarded a 10-year contract by Mansfield District Council to operate three centres in the town. Commencing on 1 May 2022, the new contract, which includes management of ...

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Why do we favour renewables over energy efficiency?

Charles Hurdman, Senior Key Account Manager at NOVENCO Building & Industry UK Ltd It is beyond discussion that the global climate emergency calls for solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support decarbonisation. Often, the spotlight is aimed at renewable ...

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AM Services Group bags MoneySuperMarket deal

AM Services Group, part of Pinnacle Group has secured a cleaning contract with MoneySuperMarket at its site in Ewloe, Wales. MoneySuperMarket is home to five brands – MoneySuperMarket,  MoneySavingExpert, TravelSupermarket, Decision Technologies Ltd, and CTYI – with around 350 of the ...

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Take action to secure smart buildings

Smart devices are often connected using unsecured internet such as guest Wi-Fi in buildings, which makes them vulnerable to hackers. John Archer, Solutions Director at Backbone Connect explains how to navigate the cybersecurity risks of smart building technology There is ...

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BGIS expands further into UK & Europe as Optimum Group Services rebrands

Optimum Group Services has officially changed its name to BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited. Canada-based BGIS acquired UK building services provider, Optimum Group Services in 2020, and since then the BGIS Senior leadership team has worked closely with the UK ...

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BAM FM secures over £8m in new contract wins

BAM FM has been appointed for over £8.1 million of new facilities management services following a number of new contract awards in the energy, housing and education sectors of the UK and Ireland. The new contracts are with Scottish Enterprise ...

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Expansive FM awarded global CAFM partnership deal with Red Engine

Following a competitive tender process, hospitality company Red Engine has appointed Expansive FM as its global CAFM partner. Red Engine is the company behind the Flight Club and Electric Shuffle brands, whose immersive, high-tech takes on traditional pub games have ...

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