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Kingspan KoolDuct provides long-term air care

Over 15 years after it was first installed, The Kingspan KoolDuct System continues to support excellent HVAC system performance as part of the Sterile Services Unit (SSU) for the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The purpose-built facility handles all ...

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Lord Bichard publishes Bichard RICS Review

Lord Michael Bichard has today (21 June) published the Bichard RICS Review into the Institution’s Purpose, Governance and Strategy, which RICS Governing Council commissioned last December. The review was a key recommendation of Alison Levitt QC’s report into historic issues ...

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More than just best practice, ESG is crucial for business health

Blog by Clare Legrys, Principal Risk Manager/HSEQ Manager, Vercity Consulting Following recent changes to the Social Value Act and increasing focus from corporations, investors and consumers, company ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability activities are now becoming vitally important ...

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Allied Universal grows global presence with three acquisitions

North American security and facility services company, Allied Universal, is continuing its global expansion with the acquisition of three companies located in New York, the Netherlands and Denmark. The largest of the three companies, International Protective Service Agency, is headquartered in ...

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ISS mobilises abrdn workplace services contract

ISS has mobilised a contract with global investment company, abrdn, to deliver services across 10 sites in Scotland and England. The new contract, won earlier in 2022, commenced on 1 June and sees ISS delivering technical, catering, support, workplace, and ...

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SFMI and BAM FM launch full carbon scope 3 standard for FM

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) and BAM FM have officially launched the full open-source guidance for both FM Providers and in-house FM team to measure and engage on business carbon emissions. SFMI and BAM FM, who announced their partnership ...

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New service engineer at Condair

Humidity and evaporative cooling specialist Condair, has employed Paul Threlfell, as a service engineer covering Scotland and the North of England. Paul is F-Gas and IOSSH accredited and has over 25 years’ experience in the HVAC industry, having worked for ...

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Major factors reinforcing global facility management market growth

Global facility management market size is witnessing notable expansion lately. Urbanisation and industrialisation have been responsible for the robust development of public infrastructure, such as commercial buildings, residential spaces, and recreational parks. With governments introducing initiatives to boost the quality ...

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Levy scores commercial partnership deal with Rangers F.C.

The sports and entertainment division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, Levy UK + I, has agreed a new commercial partnership with Rangers F.C. to provide matchday food and beverage experiences at Ibrox Stadium. Ibrox is Levy’s first sporting venue ...

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BESA backs report calling for buildings to be made more infection resilient

A government commissioned report calling for buildings to be made more infection resilient through the imposition of higher ventilation standards, is being backed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The report, which was requested by the government’s Chief Scientific ...

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