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ScotRail contract win for Robertson Facilities Management

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has been appointed to deliver grounds maintenance and winter gritting services for ScotRail following a competitive tender process. The two-year contract award marks the first time RFM has worked with ScotRail, the national passenger rail operator ...

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Ensuring step safety this winter

In this article, Scott Saunders, Technical Service Manager at Watco, explains why step safety must be a top priority for FMs when preparing for winter, and practical steps to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls. As days shorten ...

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Outside aired

Peter Beaumont of Monty Miracle outdoor cleaner looks at how your winter cleaning regime needs to start now The UK has enjoyed one of the driest years on record this year, with Spring 2025 reported as the driest since 1893. ...

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Frost proof

Facilities managers face increased risk and liability during winter months, but proper planning now can prevent disruption, injury, and financial loss, says Nik Tozer, Managing Director of winter gritting at Nurture Group Don’t wait for the first frost, winter readiness ...

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Contractors wanted for outdoor maintenance work in Scotland

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, ...

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Are your roads ready for winter weather?

With colder weather in our midst, it is essential to keep roads safe by having the storage facility for salt or grit in an easy-access container ready to use in the event of ice or snow. To help weather-proof your ...

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Contractors wanted for outdoor maintenance work in the Midlands

In partnership with compliance and risk management specialist, Veriforce CHAS, outdoor estate management specialists, OUTCO, is hosting a Meet the Buyer event where Midlands-based businesses can discover how to join OUTCO’s supply chain and secure new contracts. The event, which ...

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Top 5 tips for keeping drains out of sight and out of mind this winter

As the weather drops and winter creeps up on us, it comes with a host of seasonal challenges. Among these is the risk of clogged drains which can lead to frustrating and potentially costly problems. To keep your drains functioning ...

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Seasonal repairs

Scott Saunders, Technical Service Manager at Watco, discusses why a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs can help FMs create safer working environments in the winter months Keeping a well-maintained building plays a large role in creating a safer facility. ...

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True grit

Brendon Petsch, Chief Technology Officer at OUTCO, sheds light on the intricate world of keeping businesses operational through the winter We often bemoan the way that bad winter weather can bring our country grinding to a halt, but the past ...

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