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Wates launches ‘Healthy Homes’ service to improve UK’s social housing stock

Wates has launched a new dedicated service designed to combat two of the greatest challenges facing social housing, disrepair, and damp and mould. The new Healthy Homes service, which boasts six customers in place already, will see Wates offer existing ...

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Koba signs first UK flex location

New flexible workspace company, Koba, is launching its first UK venture at 100 Barbirolli Square in Manchester. Koba has agreed a partnership lease on a 10-year term with AEW to design, fit-out and operate its inaugural circa 30,000 sq ft ...

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NHSPS chair to step down

Jane Hamilton, Chair of NHS Property Services is to step down following the end of her three-year term. Having joined the Board in March 2021, Hamilton has decided that after 15 years working in the UK, now is the right ...

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Carlisle moves to self-delivered solutions

In a strategic move which reflects Carlisle’s commitment to championing ethical labour practices and raising standards within the security sector, the company has announced it will be completely removing the utilisation of subcontractors to fulfil core roles across its contracts. As ...

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CIBSE appointed new scheme administrator for NABERS UK

NABERS has appointed the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as its new NABERS UK scheme administrator, taking over the reins from The Building Research Establishment (BRE). NABERS UK is a leading building energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiative that ...

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Compass’ chief people officer joins industry leading group for social mobility

Carol Sommerville, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Chief People Officer, has joined the Social Mobility Commission’s Employer Advisory Group (EAG), which works to support organisations to create better socio-economic inclusion in their workforce. The Social Mobility Commission is an independent ...

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Ian Mitchell co-founder of Bartlett Mitchell has passed away

Ian Mitchell, who co-founded Bartlett Mitchell (now known as BM Caterers) with Wendy Bartlett back in 2000 has passed away at the age of 74. In a press statement, Bartlett said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the ...

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IFMA President and CEO to step down in 2025

Don Gilpin, current President and CEO of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), has made the decision to not renew his contract which will conclude at the end of the Fiscal Year 2025 (30 June), in order to pursue other interests. ...

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Keysource strengthens UK presence 

The global specialist in data centres and critical environments has opened a brand new UK Northern Hub in Manchester, further solidifying its presence in the UK market and allowing the company to better serve regional clients and partners. Key benefits ...

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Diamond Facilities Support launches Major Works department

The Birmingham-based FM firm has launched a Major Works team to meet rising client demand and aid its ambitious growth plans. Complementing its existing Minor Works Team, the new Major Works division will be led by Barry Leonard, who will focus ...

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