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Biotecture research reveals residents want more greenery in urban environments

With today (16 January 2023) marking Blue Monday, allegedly the most depressing day of the year, research by living wall specialist, Biotecture, a Mitie company, reveals that city dwellers have claimed a lack of greenery in their area is also ...

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Range of single-use plastics to be banned in England from October

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced there will a far-reaching ban on single-use plastics in England, which will include plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers. The ban will come into force ...

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Veolia’s Gavin Graveson awarded Fellowship of the CIWM

Gavin Graveson, Veolia Senior Executive Vice President Northern Europe Zone, has been recognised for his contribution to the waste and recycling industry. Graveson has been awarded Fellowship of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) which was presented to him ...

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Sodexo’s head of DE&I shortlisted for prestigious award

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), Raj Jones, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Head of Diversity of the Year category of the prestigious Burberry British Diversity Awards 2023. The awards celebrate leading ...

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J S Wright lands council housing deal

The Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical building services specialist has been awarded a contract valued at more than £1.5 million to provide heating and ventilation services for a new affordable housing scheme in south east London. J S Wright will design ...

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Wolseley set to acquire Kooltech

Wolseley Group has signed an agreement to acquire air conditioning specialist, Kooltech. The acquisition will see Wolseley continuing to increase its capabilities as a leading plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure trade merchant, offering specialist expertise to customers. Headquartered in Glasgow, ...

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Kings Secure Technologies hires MD for DYMENSiON business

David Evans has been named Managing Director of Kings Secure Technologies group company, DYMENSiON. With full responsibility for the leadership and development of the DYMENSiON business, Evans will play a key role in meeting the company’s international growth goals on ...

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Youthful progress

Sarah Hale, Social Value Manager, Amey, on putting essential skills at the heart of young people’s training programmes As one of the UK’s leading infrastructure services and engineering companies, we provide industry-leading employment opportunities, training and apprenticeships, and recognise the ...

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Jaguar in Paternoster Square Portfolio win

Jaguar Building Services has been awarded the M&E services contract for the Paternoster Square Portfolio. The three-year deal will see Jaguar delivering the engineering requirements at Paternoster Square, King Edward Court, and St Martins Court. Situated next to St Paul’s ...

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Anabas appoints employee experience manager

The corporate office FM specialist has appointed Owen Gooding as the company’s new Employee Experience Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including hotels and fine dining, Gooding brings a wealth of valuable customer service experience ...

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