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London’s Southbank Centre overcomes heritage constraints to go solar

The Southbank Centre in London has installed a rooftop solar array on its Festival Terrace building, overcoming significant heritage and planning constraints to deliver renewable energy as part of its net zero ambitions. The building forms part of a protected ...

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Cardo Group secures place on L&Q’s £3bn Major Works Investment Programme

Cardo has been appointed as a delivery partner on L&Q’s 15-year Major Works Investment Programme. One of the largest home improvement programmes in the UK housing sector, the £3 billion programme will see improvements delivered across L&Q’s portfolio, helping ensure homes ...

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OCS acquires City Group Security

OCS has strengthened its UK security capability having completed the acquisition of City Group Security, an established nationwide security company founded in 1993 and ranked among the top 30 security businesses in the UK. The acquisition brings 600 new colleagues ...

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Healthcare Estates and FMs face compliance pressure as NHS tightens cleaning requirements

With the NHS Contract 2026/27 introducing stricter compliance and performance requirements, Samsic UK is highlighting the need for stronger operational visibility and governance across healthcare estates. The call comes from John Norris, Commercial & Innovation Director at Samsic UK, which ...

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Andrea Strong promoted to Group Director of Technology and Innovation at Corps Security

Andrea Strong has been appointed to lead Corp Security’s newly established Innovation and Technical Services division, embedding the latest technology and systems across the business. Strong, who has a security career spanning over three decades, will be responsible for translating ...

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UK recycling infrastructure faces mounting pressure amid rising costs and policy reforms

UK infrastructure should be primed to support a wave of policy initiatives that may increase demand to recycle flexible plastic packaging domestically, according to David Gudgeon, Head of External Affairs at Eurokey, a brand by Reconomy, the international circular economy ...

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British Land appoints McLaren for design and build contract

McLaren Construction has been selected by developer British Land to deliver a new office scheme at 75 Davies Street, located above West One Shopping Centre and Bond Street Underground Station on Oxford Street. The £99 million Design and Build contract, ...

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Vending Sense publishes white paper ‘A Refreshing Take on AI’

Facilities professionals are being asked to do more than ever before – managing complex estates, meeting sustainability targets, and creating workplaces that truly support employees. But technology is changing the game. Workspace refreshments provider, Vending Sense, has published a new ...

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BCO names Midlands and Central England’s best workplaces

The Midlands and Central England’s most outstanding workplaces have been announced with British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards going to five office buildings across the region. Held at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, on 8 May, a focus on people, place ...

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Hygiacura expands technical FM capability with acquisition

UK integrated facilities management platform Hygiacura has acquired NCE Group, the specialist commercial catering equipment and kitchen design business operating across Leeds, Nottingham, and Stroud. The acquisition brings together three established regional businesses — Northern Catering Equipment, Walker Catering Supplies, ...

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