Mitie’s half year results for the six month period ending 30 September 2023 (1 FY24) show the Group has delivered a good financial performance and made further strategic progress in the final year of its current Three-Year Plan (FY22 – ...
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Daniel May of Consort outlining the benefits and key considerations concerning the integration of access control systems in healthcare settings From patient safety and traversal to the protection of sensitive data and pharmaceuticals, healthcare environments have many operational challenges and ...
Read More »Entries open for BCIA Awards 2024
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has opened entries for the 2024 BCIA Awards which will take place on 2 May 2024. The event will be held at a new venue, The Eastside Rooms, a modern conference centre located in Birmingham’s ...
Read More »ASFP Competence Framework launches
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched its Competence Framework, a free library of information, which defines activities specific to passive fire protection (PFP) across the building lifecycle, providing a benchmark for competence for all PFP activities. The ...
Read More »Property giants collaborate on ‘Property Needs You Challenge’ to inspire young people
Twelve of the largest real estate consultancies in the UK are behind a new competition to encourage more young people to consider how they can positively impact the future build environment, with internships awarded to five winners. The Property Needs ...
Read More »Senior hire at Ramco as second-hand market gains pace
Reuse expert Ramco has appointed Samantha Gillespie as Senior Business Development Executive. Gillespie, who has more than 25 years’ experience of working with SMEs and collaborating with major organisations such as Serco, CBRE, Sainsbury’s, the NHS, and universities and colleges, joins Ramco ...
Read More »The world of smart buildings needs your voice
Smart buildings are revolutionizing the way we interact with our built environment, offering a plethora of benefits that extend beyond mere convenience. From energy efficiency to enhanced security and occupant comfort, the importance of smart buildings cannot be overstated. But, ...
Read More »Enva purchases fridge and WEEE recycling firm
Waste management and resource recovery business, Enva, has acquired Environcom, one of the UK’s largest independent waste electrical & electronic equipment recycling companies. With two licenced recycling facilities in Grantham (Lincolnshire) and Stourbridge (West Midlands), Environcom recycles over 12,000 fridges ...
Read More »Sustainable transport and infrastructure framework launches to help drive NHS’ journey to net zero
A new ‘Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure’ framework agreement designed to support the NHS in lowering its carbon output and achieve its 2040 carbon net zero emissions ambition, has been launched by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS). The procurement framework ...
Read More »ABM launches sixth year of its Junior Engineering Engagement Programme
Facility services provider, ABM, is inviting the sixth cohort of students to take part in its Junior Engineering Engagement Programme (J.E.E.P.) ABM’s continued investment in creating a pipeline of technical talent comes as SVP and President of ABM UK and Ireland, ...
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