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Edwin James Group reduces carbon footprint by 10%

Engineering services firm, Edwin James Group, has reported a 10 per cent reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and reaffirmed its long-term commitment to its ESG ambitions, in its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. In ...

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Mitie named a supplier on NHS SBS Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure framework

Mitie has been appointed to the new NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure framework agreement, which will enable Mitie to bid for contracts and projects delivering the consultancy, planning, and installation of sustainable transport infrastructure such ...

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Heritage Portfolio retains five Scottish venues

Heritage Portfolio, the specialist events and catering company within Sodexo Live!, has retained five Scottish venues following a series of competitive tenders, as it celebrates its 30th birthday this month. Founded in 1993, with its headquarters in Edinburgh, and acquired ...

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Polyteck in One Berkeley Street win

Construction and facilities management firm, Polyteck, has secured a three-year FM deal to oversee One Berkeley Street in Mayfair, London. The contract will see Polyteck providing mechanical, electric, water treatment and fire services for all the common plant and systems ...

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Lean warehousing: maximising the 5S approach

Scott Saunders, Technical Service Manager at Watco, discusses how facilities managers can maximise the 5S approach within their sites to help streamline facility processes, as well as create a safer working environment. Ever-increasing workloads and time-pressures are posing huge challenges ...

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How building maintenance enhances aspiration and quality of life

The role buildings play in supporting local communities and wider society can often be forgotten when there is so much pressure to cut costs and environmental impact, but maintenance plans should never ignore the “human factor”, says Paul Bullard. At a ...

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Kimberly-Clark Professional reinforces the importance of handwashing during cold and flu season

As 95% of people do not wash their hands correctly,1 wellbeing and productivity can be enhanced by using the right techniques and the best products, such as quality soap and single-use paper towels. Kimberly-Clark Professional is marking the start of ...

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Tivoli gets started on West Sussex County Council deal

Tivoli has commenced operations as the new grounds maintenance service provider for West Sussex County Council at over 130 corporate sites. The contract, which runs from 1 October 2023 until 30 September 2026 with a possible one-year extension, sees Tivoli ...

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ABM to deliver facility services at Ashford International train station for HS1

ABM has secured a five-year contract with HS1 Ltd, the organisation responsible for owning and operating High Speed 1 (HS1), for the provision of an extensive range of services, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, combustion, refrigeration, security, and cleaning, at Ashford ...

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Long-serving colleague at Novus promoted to CEO

National maintenance, compliance and decarbonisation contractor Novus Property Solutions has promoted longstanding colleague Lee Hartley to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2024. Hartley has been with the Seddon family business for 25 years, beginning his career ...

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