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CIBSE launches new Society of Vertical Transportation

The Society will bring together expertise from across the sector to drive forward best practice, safety, and innovation worldwide. CIBSE has officially launched the Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT), an international professional community for individuals and organisations working across the ...

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Daikin UK strengthens Residential Aftersales with Robert Heath Heating

Daikin UK has strengthened its aftersales service by transferring all residential operations in England and Wales to Robert Heath Heating, following its acquisition of the company in January 2024. The move says Daikin UK will ensure customers and installers benefit ...

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Pinnacle Group launches refreshed B2B facilities management brand

Pinnacle Group has unveiled Pinnacle Workplace, a refreshed identity and new website for its business-to-business (B2B) facilities management business. Pinnacle Workplace delivers tailored FM solutions across cleaning, security, specialist industrial cleaning, catering and more – supporting clients in manufacturing & industrial, ...

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Paragon rebrands Office Depot as Paragon Business Essentials

Following on from Office Depot joining business services firm, Paragon UK, Ireland and Luxembourg (UKIL), the business will officially rebrand as Paragon Business Essentials. This rebrand marks a fresh chapter for the business that reflects the shared commitment to innovation, ...

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RICS invites interest for pilot programmes of new professional pathways to membership

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is calling for expressions of interest from professionals and employers for two new planned pathways to RICS membership. The built environment and the role of surveyors within it is expanding, says RICS. And ...

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New SIA Chair to be appointed in 2026 

Heather Baily, Chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), has announced that she will be stepping down from the role on 28 February 2026. The announcement brings forward by a few months the end of her tenure which commenced on ...

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BESA mourns loss of former president Rab Fletcher

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the death of “hugely popular and highly respected” former President Robert (Rab) Fletcher after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was President of the Association in 2022/23 and was Mechanical Services Team ...

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ISS enters global partnership with Social Value Portal

ISS has entered into a new global partnership with UK-based Social Value Portal, as part of its social sustainability commitment. This collaboration is the first of its kind, aiming to develop a unified global framework for measuring the impact of ...

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Specialist high-rise practice launches

LRPM, a provider of residential and commercial block and estate management across London, has created a specialist practice with dedicated expertise as it doubles high-rise residential blocks under management in just six months. The specialist practice addresses the complex regulatory ...

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Mitie launches ‘Plan Thrive’, focusing on people, places and partnerships

Mitie has launched Plan Thrive – a bold commitment to uplift one million lives, transform 1,000 places, and champion inclusive partnerships across the country. Rooted in insight and Mitie’s purpose of creating “Better Places and Thriving Communities”, Plan Thrive is Mitie’s ...

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