Cardo Group, a leading provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and public bodies, has been recognised as one the UK’s fastest growing businesses in the UK Fast Growth Index. The Index identifies the 50 fastest-growing ...

Research shows AI-optimised facilities outperform traditional operations by 20-30 per cent in key metrics, highlighting the clear benefits of AI integration. Facilities management professionals are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce costs amid challenges such as ...

Cardo, a provider of building maintenance services to social housing providers and public bodies, has secured a planned maintenance contract with social landlord Caredig. The contract, which will run for an initial two years, with an option to extend for ...

Cardo Group has acquired CTS as part of its growth strategy to expand its footprint and deliver building maintenance and improvement services across the island of Ireland. CTS delivers maintenance services to over 65,000 properties in Northern Ireland and the ...

A number of UK universities are set to face an estimated £1.4 billion government funding cut, as reported by UUK, for the academic year 2025-2026. Universities UK has reported that 117 of 270 higher education institutions registered with the Office ...

The UK government is set to reorganise a number of local government structures, replacing two-tier systems with single-tier unitary authorities. The plan aims to streamline operations and reduce duplication, but the merging may come with a new set of challenges, ...

By Frank Hogg, Industrial Problem Solver, Blackpool “No one had time to listen. So I built a tool that made them pay attention.” — Frank Hogg I’ve spent over 25 years in manufacturing facilities, industrial estates, and commercial buildings. Across ...

The NHS estate has long faced a serious and growing challenge: an overwhelming £13.8 billion backlog in essential maintenance, with costs only rising. Delays in upkeep not only endanger patient safety but can also expose Trusts to legal risks, including ...

The Cavell Hospital, part of the Circle Health Group, required essential roof refurbishment after its 1,000-square-metre mastic asphalt system reached the end of its serviceable life. With signs of water ingress and internal impact, Circle Health Group engaged long-term partner ...

According to a recent survey, by SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, 34 per cent of facility maintenance professionals do not update their asset registers or do not know how frequently they are updated. Only nine per cent believed ...