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London Olympia Exhibition Hall Transformation Nears Completion
The £1 billion project to return London Olympia to its “people’s palace” status is nearing completion. SPPARC and Heatherwick Studio aim to...
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New Rating System Will Rank Cement and Concrete Based on Carbon Footprint
The Global Cement and Concrete Association is driving the procurement of more sustainable cement and concrete with a first-of-its-kind global carbon rating...
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New Joint Venture Launches Cleaning Brand for the Independent School Sector
Catering service provider Thomas Franks and Kanso Facilities Management have launched Curo, a cleaning company for the independent education sector. The...
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Bob Taylor Appointed as Managing Director of Public Sector FM at OCS
OCS has appointed its Chief Customer Officer, Bob Taylor, to Managing Director of Public Sector FM. Bob has been at OCS for over a decade, holding roles such as...
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BESA to Host Two Sponsored Walks for Clean Air Day 2025
The Building Engineering Services Association is organising two sponsored walks to mark National Clean Air Day. The first event will take...
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Urine from Women’s Toilets at the London Marathon to be Converted into Fertiliser
Urine from thousands of women running the 2025 London Marathon will be saved from sewage and turned into fertiliser for wheat. The team behind the UK’s first...
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The Smartest Workplaces in the Public Sector
The Government Property Agency recently hosted the fourth Smarter Working Live Awards, celebrating outstanding smarter working across the public sector. The awards...
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Mitie Appointed to DWP Security Contracts
Around 3,000 Mitie security officers will be deployed on the outsourcer’s new contract with the Department for Work and Pensions. This will create the largest...
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Nobu to Enter British Real Estate Market With UK’s Tallest Tower Outside London
Manchester City Council has approved a planning application for a £360 million landmark development featuring a hotel, restaurant, and the UK’s first...
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Workaholism Can Cause Organisational Harm, Says University Study
Workaholism can make employees morally disengaged and less likely to address safety risks, according to a study led by Aston University and University of Leipzig...
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Greater Bay Area Sports Centre Close to Completion
The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Guangzhou, China, is set to complete in June 2025. The project, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, will open in November for the...
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Kimberly-Clark Manufacturing Site to Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
A tissue manufacturing facility in Koblenz, Germany is on track to move to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2029. Kimberly-Clark, which has brands such as...
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Winners of CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2025 Announced
The CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2025 celebrated individuals, organisations, products and projects across the built environment at a ceremony at The Park Plaza...
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British Cleaning Council Reveals Cleaning Industry Valued at a Record-Breaking £66.9bn
The value of the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry has jumped by more than ten per cent in the last year. The British Cleaning Council’s (BCC) annual research...
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ISS Launches Apprenticeship to Support Women in Leadership
ISS has expanded its suite of apprenticeship schemes with a new programme aimed at developing women into leadership roles. The Women in Leadership Apprenticeship...
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SBTi Seeks Feedback for Corporate Net-Zero Standard Updates
The Science Based Targets initiative is seeking feedback on new proposals to change how companies set & deliver net-zero targets. Watch the...
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FM Suppliers Named on £700m Framework
45 facilities management suppliers have been appointed to a new framework worth up to £700 million over four years. 40 per cent of the firms appointed to the...
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New York First US City to Enforce Congestion Charge
From 5 January 2025, drivers entering New York State will have to pay a Congestion Relief Zone Toll of up to $9 per day. This will eventually increase to $12 in 2028...
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Spotlight Interview – Mark Griffiths
Join Mark Griffiths from WMA Consultancy Services as he discusses his recent report on empowering FM professionals to pursue a data-driven future. Mark Griffiths is...
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YorPower Delivers UPS Solution for Northern Police Force
Back-up power solutions provider YorPower installed its new UPS Range at a police station in the north of England within just seven days from the initial...
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British Safety Industry Federation CEO Wins Lifetime Achievement Health & Safety Award
Alan Murray, the CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Safety & Health Excellence Awards...
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Game FM Secures Deansgate Square Security Contract
An FM firm that launched in the summer of 2024 has won a contract to manage security services at Deansgate Square in Manchester. Game FM is a Manchester-based...
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JLL Foundation $4.75m in Loans to 18 Green Startups
Through its not-for-profit foundation, JLL has provided $4.75 million of zero-interest loans to 18 companies in the decarbonisation sector. JLL Foundation, which was...
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Championing Employee Wellbeing – Why People Come First
John Conry Jr. from JPC by Samsic shares how he and his team are creating a wellbeing-led cleaning business. John is the Managing Director of JPC by Samsic, with...
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