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Powerful performance with Makita’s cordless power washer

Leading power tool manufacturer Makita UK has added the new cordless HW001G XGT High Pressure Washer, to its high performance 40VMax XGT range. An ideal solution for trade professionals working with no access to mains power, it provides exceptional mobility ...

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Changes to commercial pressure jet burners

Regulatory changes have removed most commercial non-condensing pressure jet boilers from the market. However, those remaining, that can operate in condensing mode still represent a good option for certain commercial users. Charlie Mowbray, Commercial Product Manager, Ideal Heating Boilers that ...

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Wates wins £4.3m SHDF contract

The Hyde Group, a provider of affordable homes across London and the South East, has appointed Wates Property Services to deliver a £4.3 million Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.1 contract. The appointment further strengthens Wates’ position as a ...

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Apleona UK extends long-term partnership

Following a competitive tender process, Apleona UK has retained its contract for integrated FM services with a long-term distribution network client for a further three years. The new contract award sees the continuation of a 16-year partnership. Apleona UK initially ...

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Arcus FM delivers more than £100m in social value

Arcus FM has reported the delivery of over £100 million in social value in its Social Value Report for the financial year 2023/24. The calculation is driven by Government-backed Social Value Portal’s ‘National TOMs Framework’, used to measure the impact of ...

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Power up your projects with IronmongeryDirect

As educational facilities approach the end of the academic term, facilities managers and tradespeople may be looking ahead to the maintenance and repairs that are needed over the summer break. Leading specialist retailer IronmongeryDirect can streamline the procurement process, with ...

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Employers and staff optimistic about impact of new technologies, despite some safety concerns 

A YouGov survey commissioned by British Safety Council among 4,018 UK employers and employees, has found that both employers and employees are optimistic about the impact new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) ...

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Group chief digital and technology officer hire at Serco

The international provider of services to Governments has appointed Tom Read to the new role of Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s efforts to harness cutting-edge technology to enhance the safety and efficiency of ...

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Pump is up

Rob McCauley, Business Excellence Manager at Trane UK, outlines the main reasons why heat pumps should be rising up the FM agenda With sustainability rapidly becoming the biggest talking point in UK boardrooms – the roll out of electric heat ...

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Sunbelt Rentals signs multi-year preferred supplier agreement with Mitie

Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland has signed a multi-year preferred supplier agreement with facilities transformation company, Mitie. Effective from 1 May 2024, the agreement establishes Sunbelt Rentals as the preferred equipment rental supplier for Mitie across all areas of its ...

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