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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 team to ensure a smooth transition to the BGIS culture and values. Similar to Optimum’s values of Visibility, Responsiveness and Trust, the BGIS values encapsulate and expand these ideals through Unwavering Integrity, Passion for Innovation, Living Sustainability, Memorable Customer experience, and Team Member Engagement.

Gordon Hicks, CEO of BGIS said: “We have been very impressed with the Optimum business and, in particular, their people, culture and values. BGIS has developed into a world class Integrated Facility Management Services business by always putting the interests of our customers and communities first, constantly innovating and searching for new opportunities to create value for all stakeholders and implementing sustainable operating practices that contribute to creating a better world.”

BGIS is a global provider of facility management, project delivery, energy & sustainability, asset management, workplace advisory, and real estate services. With a combined team of more than 7,500 employees globally, BGIS manages in excess of 400,000 sq ft of client portfolios across more than 35,000 locations in North America, Australia, and Europe.

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions UK will be led by President Gary Bullen. Appointed in December 2021, he will be responsible for  leading the 350+ UK team, towards further expansion of BGIS.

Bullen commented: “I am very fortunate to have the opportunity work with Gord Hicks and the BGIS Leadership Team. We are part of something incredibly exciting and this is a chance to excel in ways we never though possible. Before we were part of BGIS, now we are BGIS. This opportunity brings limitless chances for all our Team Members as we expand into Europe and beyond.”

Waste Management and Recycling Survey

FMJ in conjunction with Grundon Waste Management have launched the 2022 survey into how FMs approach their waste management and recycling responsibilities.

It’s the fifth year for the annual appraisal, and as we return to normal, there is a real opportunity for FMs to reappraise their waste and recycling operations and look at new, smarter waste management strategies.

In order to understand how FMs have navigated their way through the last year and their plans for meeting stringent waste and recycling targets we’ve posed a series of questions which include insights into FMs’ waste management strategy and targets, such as zero waste and landfill, the types of waste organisations produce and what helps FMs promote waste management in their organisations?

Please share your experiences and opinions on waste management. The survey will take just five minutes to complete, and as a thank you for taking part, respondents will be entered into a prize draw to win a £150 Amazon gift card.

To take part click here.

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