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Foodbuy Group appoints new COO

Compass Group UK & Ireland’s procurement division, Foodbuy Group, has appointed Lawrence Harvey as Chief Operating Officer UK&I, as the business continues to strengthen its leadership team and expand its operations across hospitality, leisure, health and education. In his new role, ...

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What 25 years have taught us about roofing across UK estates

Roofing failures rarely begin with a leak. In many cases, the problem began years earlier, with short-term decisions that quietly reduced the asset’s lifespan. A leak disrupts operations, reactive repairs escalate, and budgets are diverted from planned works. Yet in ...

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Equans to deliver major upgrades to nine tower blocks in Birmingham

Equans has won two new contracts with long-standing partner Birmingham City Council to carry out transformational upgrade, refurbishment and safety work to nine tower blocks across the city. On the Bromford Bridge estate, Equans will complete major structural improvement work ...

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BESA welcomes IoR president-elect to its technical team

Stephen Gill, incoming Institute of Refrigeration President has joined the technical team at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Gill brings more than 40 years’ experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps (RACHP) to the Association with a particular focus ...

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Seismic demographic shifts are becoming a strategic risk for EMEA workplaces

Ageing workforces, skills shortages and uneven population growth are reshaping talent availability across EMEA region. According to new research from Colliers, demographic change is increasingly influencing how and where organisations operate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ageing populations ...

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From local contracts to industry leadership: A 20-year journey at The Clean Space

Twenty years ago, The Clean Space was built around smaller local contracts and a simple belief: cleaning should be delivered with care, consistency and respect for the people doing the work Today, that same belief sits at the heart of ...

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ISS secures primary school catering contract with West Sussex County Council

ISS has won a seven-year contract with West Sussex County Council to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable school meals across the county. The contract, which takes effect in Q3 2026, has an annual value of approximately DKK 100 million (£11.5 ...

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Four reasons why now is the time to pick up a paint brush

As temperatures rise and daylight hours extend, the spring and summer months provide facilities managers with a valuable opportunity to undertake essential maintenance and refurbishment projects. From refreshing worn floor coatings to reinstating external line marking, warmer weather creates more ...

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An end to one-size-fits-all building maintenance

Andre Bothma, Managing Director – Strategic Asset Management & Energy at Bellrock, says facilities managers stand to benefit enormously from moving beyond a homogenous approach to managing and maintaining modern buildings When the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) launched the ...

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Optimax multi-site contract win for The Clean Space

The Clean Space has won a two-year contract with Optimax, one of the UK’s leading eye care providers, for the delivery of cleaning services across eight clinic locations nationwide. The contract covers a range of clinical and patient-facing environments, including ...

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