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186 Million Workdays are Lost Annually Due to Sickness – Dettol Highlights the Need for Germ Protection for Employees and Customers This Winter

During the winter months of November to February, seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, coughs and throat infections peak in the UK, Germany and across Europe. Germs spread rapidly and are easily transmitted between people and surfaces, making it a ...

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Lovat’s Group wins hard FM deal with Midlothian Council

Scottish facilities management firm, Lovat’s Group has won a significant £7 million FM contract with Midlothian Council for the provision of hard services. The contract, which extends until 2029 with the option for a 1+1+1 year extension, covers electrical, mechanical, ...

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Ranger Fire and Security kick starts European expansion with acquisition 

Ranger Fire and Security has completed its acquisition of Dublin-based kitchen and gas fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression. The acquisition marks Ranger’s first expansion beyond the UK and into Europe, whilst simultaneously broadening out the Group’s offering. Ranger states ...

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Bids invited for £800m Workplace and Facilities Management Framework

Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Workplace and Facilities Management Framework, worth up to £800 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional, or national coverage. The procurement organisation and social enterprise ...

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OCS awarded passenger services contract at Inverness Airport

OCS has landed a passenger services contract at Inverness Airport to enhance the journey experience for Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM). Focusing on safety, customer care, and compliance with legal obligations, including the Equality Act 2010 and relevant regulations, OCS ...

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Property Connect 2024 Pool Tournament – 20% off for FMJ users!

The event is on Monday the 28th October. A truly great experience all day networking with facilities management professionals. We are holding our first Pool tournament in the northern snooker centre Kirstall Road, Leeds on the 28th October. Limited tickets ...

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Deal drivers

Angus Miller, Partner and Sheetal Parmasur, Assistant Director, in Deloitte’s business services M&A team explain why the UK FM sector is bucking global M&A trends It’s no secret that the predicted rebound of global M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) has not ...

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Bridge the gap

Christian Mabey, Managing Director, Optima Systems says a new approach is needed to help bridge the gap between innovations in workplace design and fire safety In my role as Managing Director of Optima Systems, I’ve had a front-row seat to ...

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Adapting to change

Paul Scott, CTO at Matrix Booking with advice on utilising FM software to help support both planned and actual usage in hybrid work environments The furore surrounding Amazon’s recent directive that staff are to return full time to the workplace ...

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Bidvest Noonan launches TwinSpace, its advanced Digital Twin Solution

Bidvest Noonan, a leading FM services provider across the UK and Ireland, has launched TwinSpace, its new digital twin technology solution. TwinSpace provides clients with 3D virtual replicas of their facilities to improve training, project management, occupancy planning, and more. ...

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