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ISS secures GPA deal

ISS has been awarded new security delivery contracts by the Government Property Agency (GPA) as part of its Workplace Services Transformation Programme. The Workplace Services Transformation Programme (WSTP) exists to evolve how the Government’s office estate is managed and operated to ...

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The importance of AI-driven data analysis for retailers, landlords and the facilities management teams supporting them

By James Massey, Managing Director of Facilities Management, MRI Software Bruised and battered coming out of the pandemic, anyone working in the retail sector continues to face severe economic challenges as the cost-of-living crisis and rising energy costs take a ...

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Incoming CIWM President calls for UK to celebrate its recycling and resource management sector

Following yesterday’s Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) Presidential inauguration, a new digital report entitled ‘This Is What We Do: Showcasing A World-Class Sector & The UK’s Circular Economy Pathfinders’ has been launched to showcase the excellence in the UK’s ...

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BCIS boosts expansion plans with acquisition

The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has acquired price book business Griffiths & Hutchins Publications to expand its offering to the built environment industry. The takeover will boost BCIS’ efforts to support the market with construction costs and will also ...

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Wates recognised for its commitment to gender equality in the workplace

Wates Group has been named one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023, and has also been recognised by Women Into Construction. Now in its 13th year with Business in the Community (BITC), The Times Top 50 ...

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Director appointment at Bidvest Noonan

Facilities services provider, Bidvest Noonan, has promoted Lorraine Monaghan to the role of Director of Operations, Education, for its Irish operations. An experienced professional, Monaghan has seen her career with Bidvest Noonan flourish since joining the ranks in April 2014. ...

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ISS names Kasper Fangel as new Group CEO

Workplace experience and facility management company, ISS, has appointed Kasper Fangel as the company’s new Group CEO, effective from 1 September. This appointment follows the resignation of Jacob Aarup-Andersen in March, who has accepted a new position as CEO of ...

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JLL expands relationship with the FCDO into Europe

JLL has been appointed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the delivery of facilities management and property related services in 12 countries and project services in 22 countries across Europe. The initial seven-year contract, which will see ...

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Government urged to push ahead with proposed waste reforms

Following recent reports that a further delay to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is under consideration, CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has written to the UK Prime Minster, Rishi Sunak, calling on him to push ahead with “the comprehensive and ...

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Kärcher Professional UK launches Buy Back Scheme

The purchase of cleaning machinery is an investment for most businesses, with a business case required to justify the outlay. That’s why Kärcher Professional UK has announced its new Buy Back* initiative, whereby commercial customers can trade-in their old cleaning ...

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