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New office design guidance from the BCO reflects hybrid working patterns and net zero transition

The third edition of the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) flagship Guide to Fit-Out, which sets out best practice and expert advice on office interior design for occupiers and built environment professionals has been published. The Guide is an important ...

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ISS appoints Rebecca Jeffs as Chief People Officer

ISS UK & Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Rebecca Jeffs as Chief People Officer, effective today, 3 February. She succeeds Sandy Lucas Director, People & Culture, who will remain with the company until the end of February 2025, to ...

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VINCI completes FM Conway acquisition

VINCI Construction signed an agreement on 31 January 2025 completing its acquisition of infrastructure services business FM Conway. FM Conway now joins the network of VINCI Construction to support the further growth of the company. With a turnover of £580 ...

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Enhancing accessibility in a converted luxury residential building

Ocean House, once a high-rise office building, has been converted into a luxury residential complex, redefining urban living within a repurposed commercial space. This transformation included a full interior refurbishment, the addition of two extra floors and the installation of ...

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Biffa extends East Sussex Joint Waste Partnership deal

Sustainable waste management provider, Biffa, has extended its waste collection, street and beach cleaning contract with the East Sussex Joint Waste Partnership – comprising Hastings Borough, Rother District and Wealden District councils – for a further seven years. The original ...

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Arcus lands IFM deal with The Midcounties Co-operative

Arcus FM has landed an initial three-year contract with The Midcounties Co-operative for the delivery of integrated facilities management (IFM) services across all its trading locations and offices including Co-op Food stores, Your Co-op Travel branches and Your Co-op Childcare ...

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New Acas advice on neurodiversity in the workplace

Workplace expert, Acas, has published new advice on neurodiversity to help employers create inclusive organisations and raise awareness at work. Neurodiversity describes the natural differences in how people’s brains behave and process information. Some well-known types of neurodiversity include ADHD, ...

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SEE Services awarded spot on NHS SBS Framework for the Decarbonisation of Estates

SEE Services has been selected as a supplier on the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Framework for the Decarbonisation of Estates. The UK-based provider of facilities management and infrastructure support, has been appointed to Lot 1 – Decarbonisation of ...

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Uncertainty yet to dampen property market demand for prime office space

According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Commercial Property Monitor Q4 2024, the UK’s commercial property market faltered slightly in Q4, although the long-term outlook remains positive, buoyed by a resilient and competitive prime office sector as ...

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Asma Khan joins the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation as first-ever patron 

Asma Khan, a world-renowned chef and women empowerment advocate, has joined the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation as its first patron to support the charity in its mission to tackle food insecurity and generate meaningful positive impact on local communities across ...

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