Beyond cameras and fences, grounds security isn’t just about preventing intruders, it starts with making the outdoor environment safe, says Brendan Aherne, Chief Operating Officer, OUTCO When we think about security in the built environment, our minds often turn to ...

External maintenance and biodiversity business, Ground Control, has announced veterans’ charity Help for Heroes as its Charity of the Year for 2025/2026. The company, based in Billericay, Essex, and employing more than 1,000 people across the UK and Ireland, has ...

Soft-services provider, Chequers, has been awarded a significant new partnership with Notting Hill Genesis, one of the UK’s leading housing associations, for the delivery of a comprehensive range of services across more than 500 locations. The dual-service four-year contract, with ...

Facilities management business, Vertas, has renewed its grounds maintenance contract with the University of Suffolk. The partnership, rooted in sustainability, wellbeing, and community impact has seen both companies working together since 2023. As Vertas embarks on this new agreement, its ...

Ground Control, a leading external maintenance and biodiversity expert, has announced a number of senior appointments as it embarks on an ambitious three-year growth plan. This growth is being spearheaded by newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Jason Knights, who, as ...

Palace Chemicals offers the Rock-Tite 3-part system for fixing on-trend 20mm external porcelain and stone tiles. Rock-Tite is designed for use by landscapers and garden designers, as well as tile fixers and builders, and capitalises on the popular trend to ...

A cornerstone of grounds maintenance is ensuring all the pathways, patios and driveways are kept clean and safe. Martin Beaumont of Monty Miracle looks at how you can maintain and protect these surfaces all year round Grounds maintenance is about ...

Rebecca Fryer is regional manager for Grounds Maintenance at Nurture Group. She has been with the company for 3.5 years and has quickly worked her way up through the ranks. Fryer is passionate about encouraging and supporting the progression of ...

Outdoor estate maintenance expert, OUTCO, is looking to partner with local contractors across Scotland for a range of outdoor maintenance services. In collaboration with compliance and risk management specialist, Veriforce CHAS, OUTCO invites Scotland-based businesses to a Meet the Buyer event, ...

The Nurture Group has acquired Tivoli Group Ltd, in a deal which was completed last week. The purchase of Tivoli, which was the fourth largest player in the grounds maintenance and landscaping sector with an annual turnover in excess of ...