By Mellita D’Silva, lead Consultant, Sustainable Procurement As a specialist in sustainability advisory services, Action Sustainability leads industry initiatives such as the Supply Chain Sustainability School and manages ISO20400.org, a free global resource for sustainable procurement. Despite what you might ...
Read More »Mears FM appointed to ESPO Framework
Following a competitive tender process earlier this year, Mears Facilities Management has been awarded a place on all three available Lots of the ESPO Total Facilities Management framework. The framework, established by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), enables local ...
Read More »Spectrum extends partnership with LSH
Soft FM services provider, Spectrum Service Solutions, has extended its work with commercial and residential property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), following a new multi-contract award for an additional nine properties in LSH’s Scottish property portfolio. The properties are primarily ...
Read More »Acquisition sees United Living strengthen its water business
United Living Group, solutions provider to the UK’s critical infrastructure, has acquired Peter Duffy Ltd, a civil engineering contractor specialising in water infrastructure. Established in 1972, Peter Duffy Ltd is a family-owned business based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and brings ...
Read More »H&S expert reveals critical safety information ahead of the Europa League final
With around 50,000 fans expected to attend tonight’s Europa League Final, safety is under the microscope like never before. While the clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur promises fireworks on the pitch, experts are warning of hidden dangers in ...
Read More »Veolia donates over £120k to support community initiatives
Resource management firm, Veolia, has supported 165 projects with over £120,000 through its Sustainability Fund in 2024 to improve biodiversity in their local environments and communities, making it its most successful year of the fund to date. Since its launch ...
Read More »Amey launches Rehabilitation Alliance Board to reduce reoffending
The Rehabilitation Alliance Board officially launched by Amey, aims to support the UK Government’s initiative to reduce reoffending, helping prison leavers secure meaningful employment and reintegrate successfully into society. Chaired by Amey’s People Director and ESG Lead, Stephanie Johnson, the Board ...
Read More »A greener future
Brad Reames, Owner and Managing Director of Peartree Cleaning Services on ways the cleaning sector can step up its commitment to sustainability In an era defined by environmental challenges, businesses worldwide are increasingly integrating sustainability into their core operations. By ...
Read More »Built environment firms warned not to ‘fake’ diversity
Construction industry diversity champion, Amos Simbo OBE, has warned built environment companies shouldn’t do anything about improving the diversity of their workforces if they don’t truly believe in it. Simbo, founder of the Black Professionals in Construction (BPIC) network told the ...
Read More »Confidence returns to UK real estate market despite ongoing challenges
Confidence rebounds across UK real estate. That’s the message from a landmark sentiment survey by the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), the largest real estate event in the UK property calendar and part of the Infopro Digital ...
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