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RICS UK Commercial Property Monitor reveals a broadly stagnant market

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Commercial Property Monitor for Q2 2025 shows a broadly stagnant commercial property market, although Central London continues to exhibit a relatively stronger momentum. Overall occupier demand nudged down a touch this quarter, ...

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Beyond the trap

Richard Jones, Managing Director, SWC & Pest Divisions at OCS UK explores the latest innovations driving change in pest control The scope of pest control is expanding thanks to technological advancements and changing attitudes around animal welfare and sustainability. It ...

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Miller Knight lays strong groundwork in the first six months of 2025

The multi-discipline principal contractor reports a standout start to 2025 so far, celebrating a landmark first six months, defined by prestigious framework appointments, national award recognition, standout regeneration projects and a deepened commitment to safety, quality and social value. A major ...

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Humidity blossoms at Chelsea Physic Garden

Chelsea Physic Garden has recently installed a Condair ML high-pressure spray humidifier to maintain the perfect atmosphere for horticultural success in its restored Victorian glasshouses. Founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London, Chelsea Physic Garden is ...

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Mears secures £230m contract in Milton Keynes

Mears Group has been awarded a £230 million contract to deliver day-to-day repairs and maintenance services to more than 11,000 homes in Milton Keynes, working on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC), over a five-year term. Awarded following a ...

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Catching the sun

Simon Bateman, Asset Manager at Lakeside North Harbour business campus on how meeting net zero can begin in the carpark As the effects of climate change intensify and the demand for cleaner, smarter ways of working grows, sustainability in the ...

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Bidvest Noonan joins the 30% Club 

Bidvest Noonan has joined the 30% Club’s global campaign. Supported by Board Chairs and CEOs, the 30% Club is committed to achieving better gender balance – both at leadership levels and throughout organisations – to ensure better business outcomes. Bidvest ...

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Velway appointed as new FM provider for Thorpe Park Leeds

Velway, a leading property management and compliance company, has been appointed as the new facilities management provider for Thorpe Park Leeds – one of the North’s most significant and successful mixed-use business destinations. The contract includes the delivery of comprehensive ...

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Fragmented waste contracts are holding businesses back from key cost savings

New research has uncovered a significant cost-efficiency blind spot in UK manufacturing: waste management. A national survey commissioned by waste management and recycling firm, Axil, has found that 85 per cent of manufacturers are still working with multiple waste providers, ...

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Loughborough’s Here Self Storage hits 65% occupancy as local demand grows

A self-storage site in Loughborough is proving popular with residents, students and local businesses, reaching 65% occupancy less than a year after opening. Here Self Storage, based at Regent Retail Park off Broad Street, is seeing strong take-up across its ...

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