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Compliance Group announces strategic rebrand to Complii

Compliance Group has unveiled its comprehensive group rebrand to Complii, reflecting a bold new vision for building safety and compliance. The strategic move unifies its group of market-leading businesses in water, air, fire and electrical compliance under a cohesive group ...

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North secures £4.6m deal with Gateshead Council

Smart technology and surveillance specialist, North, has been appointed by Gateshead Council to deliver a £4.6 million programme upgrading door entry systems and video surveillance across 18 high-rise residential blocks in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The large-scale investment will improve ...

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BESA reveals gap between ‘vision and action’ on building safety

New research from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has identified a “yawning gap” between what people say about the need to comply with the Building Safety Act and what they are doing in practice. This was one of the ...

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Compliance Group appoints fire division MD

Compliance Group, a leading provider of safety and regulatory compliance services, has appointed Scott McKay as the Managing Director for its Fire division. McKay is a seasoned and established leader in the fire and security space, bringing over 25 years ...

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Top five FM challenges from upcoming council devolution

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, ...

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Lift alarms at risk? O2 2G roaming ends this October

An interview with Matthew Davies, Business Development Manager, Digital & Services, MEMCO by AVIRE From October 2025, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) will end inbound roaming access to its 2G network. While the headline may sound technical, the implications for building ...

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Lucion appointed to £94m Social Housing Asbestos and Demolition Framework

UK-based hazardous materials specialist, Lucion Services, has been named as one of 54 contractors appointed to EN:Procure’s Generation 4 Asbestos and Demolition Framework. The new framework, which is set to deliver £93.75 million worth of asbestos removal and demolition works ...

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BESA warns overheating is now a critical building safety issue

With the UK set to record its warmest summer on record, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for urgent action to tackle the growing number of buildings that overheat. The Association says the rising number of deaths linked ...

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Miller Knight lays strong groundwork in the first six months of 2025

The multi-discipline principal contractor reports a standout start to 2025 so far, celebrating a landmark first six months, defined by prestigious framework appointments, national award recognition, standout regeneration projects and a deepened commitment to safety, quality and social value. A major ...

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New Building Safety eLearning made available for high-rise building managers

The free digital training programme aims to empower those responsible for building safety management in buildings above 18 metres with a firm understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE), a government-funded advisory body providing trusted, independent support ...

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