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Finding and retaining skilled staff is a major concern for contractors

According to the quarterly Building Engineering Business Survey, finding and retaining skilled tradespeople is the biggest worry for employers across the building engineering services sector. The survey, which is carried out by the trade bodies BESA, ECA, SELECT and SNIPEF ...

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ISS appoints Sam Hockman to bolster global key accounts efforts

ISS A/S has appointed Sam Hockman as CEO, Global Key Accounts and member of the Executive Group Management as of June 2022. The appointment relates to the organisational changes that were announced on 7 December 2021 and will further strengthen ...

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Canary Wharf Group launches a new managed office space, with Citi as first customer

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is launching MadeFor, a fully fitted and managed office space, with Citi to be its first customer, taking 95,000 sq ft at Forty Bank Street while Citi Tower, its UK and EMEA headquarters, at 25 Canada ...

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9 out of 10 companies now adopt ESG into corporate strategy

The majority (9 in 10) of companies across the UK, US and Canada now adopt ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations into their corporate strategy. Two thirds (67 per cent) invest in systems and technology to obtain data and make ...

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ISS in partnership with LeasePlan to reduce CO2 emissions in its fleet

ISS has entered into a partnership with global Car-as-a-service company LeasePlan to reduce CO2 emissions within its fleet. The deal will be essential for ISS in reaching its fleet net zero target by 2030 and comes as part of a ...

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Sodexo Healthcare research reveals key role of non-clinical interventions in patient recovery

The majority (93 per cent) of inpatients believe they are more likely to get better quicker and leave hospital sooner if they have had a positive hospital experience, according to new YouGov research for Sodexo Healthcare. Non-clinical interventions were critical ...

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My Work Booth launches in Costa Coffee

My Work Booth is collaborating with Costa Coffee to fulfil the need for confidential meeting spaces in public areas. The pilot scheme sees the introduction of four Framery Pods into Costa locations in London and Manchester, providing a sound proofed ...

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Amey appoints local authority business director

Amey has appointed a new Business Director to take responsibility for its local authority contracts.   Taking responsibility for contracts in Staffordshire, Kent, Trafford and Surrey, plus Amey’s UK-wide traffic management team, George Pargeter will join Amey in February 2022.  ...

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Ventilation rates must not be sacrificed for energy efficiency

Changes to the Building Regulations will ensure the need for better ventilation is not compromised by increasingly tough targets for reducing energy consumption, according to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). Speaking at a webinar hosted by ...

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Chartwells secures 10-year deal to overhaul catering facilities at Swansea University

Chartwells Universities, the education arm of Compass has been awarded a 10-year contract, valued at £58 million with Swansea University to introduce a new catering operating model, focused on “Ultimate Convenience”. The contract, which was awarded following a competitive dialogue ...

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