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VIVO commences hard FM contract with Dstl

Today marks the start of VIVO Defence Services hard FM contract with the Government’s Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). The contract will see VIVO undertaking all reactive and planned maintenance, as well as grounds maintenance and billable works at the ...

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OCS to support passengers with reduced mobility at Edinburgh Airport

International facilities service provider, OCS, has been appointed by Edinburgh Airport to ensure that passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) receive specialist support in their journey through the airport. Under the contract terms OCS will provide a 24/7 continuous service every ...

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Most UK businesses unprepared for energy shortages or disruptions

New data by UK power solutions provider, Critical Power Supplies (CPS), reveals that more than half of organisations are unprepared for future energy shortages or disruptions despite more than two-thirds agreeing that demand for back-up power generation is set to ...

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Physical security market is rapidly embracing cloud and hybrid solutions

The adoption of cloud-based solutions for physical security is picking up speed as cyber-concerns about cloud security are lessening, finds Genetec’s 2024 State of Physical Security report. The report by Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, ...

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Equans uses volunteering time to make a positive impact in Manchester

North Manchester-based charity, NEPHRA Good Neighbours, was recently visited by regeneration specialists Equans who provided a number of business mentoring sessions, workshops and activities to support the organisation on its sustainability journey. NEPHRA Good Neighbours is a charity that works ...

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String of new hires at Diamond Facilities Support

Birmingham-based facilities management firm, Diamond Facilities Support, has made several new appointments to aid the company’s ongoing expansion. The six new hires include Maxine Anwar as a Reactive Service Manager, Joe Agho as Project Surveyor, and Kelly Pinaar as Facilities ...

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Access Industry Forum calls for a change to workplace injury reporting

The Access Industry Forum (AIF), the forum that represents the principal work at height trade associations and federations, is calling for clearer reporting of workplace accidents in a bid to save lives. As newly released Health & Safety Executive (HSE) ...

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Elior UK introduces new mixed reality training

The contract caterer is introducing brand-new mixed reality (MR) headsets to enhance training for its teams serving healthcare and retirement living sectors. HoloLens 2, Microsoft’s MR technology, entails wearable glasses with multiple sensors, advanced optics, and holographic processing that meld ...

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Framework to drive optimal in-use energy performance of commercial buildings is launched

A transformative Managing for Performance Framework to drive optimal in-use energy performance of commercial buildings has been launched by the Building Better Partnership’s (BBP) Managing Agents Partnership (MAP). The Framework recognises the pivotal role that the property management industry plays ...

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BDR Thermea CEO steps down

Baxi Heating’s parent company, BDR Thermea Group, has announced that CEO, Bertrand Schmitt, will be stepping down with effect from 31 December 2023 to pursue other opportunities outside the company. Under Scmitt’s leadership over the past seven years, BDR Thermea ...

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