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North East Lincolnshire Council considers options for future service delivery

North East Lincolnshire Council is looking to implement a new delivery model for a range of key services currently being delivered on its behalf by Equans. Equans, and its subcontractors, currently deliver several services on behalf of the council, including ...

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Sodexo retains Wellington College deal

Independents by Sodexo has added another decade to its contract with Wellington College in Berkshire. The new 10-year deal, valued in the region of £80 million, includes the delivery of the catering, hospitality, retail and domestic services including cleaning, logistics and ...

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Guidance on storing and charging lithium-powered e-bikes and scooters in the workplace

To coincide with yesterday’s National Battery Day 2024, the British Safety Council has published an introductory guide for employers on managing the risks from storing and charging Lithium Ion (Li-on) batteries in the workplace. Most e-bikes are powered by Li-on ...

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FMs who seek to optimise their building operations must remain open to 15-minute cities

By William Poole-Wilson, Founder and Managing Director, WILL+PARTNERS The 15-minute city is a revolutionary urban planning concept centred around creating self-sufficient neighbourhoods where residents can access their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes. This ...

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Balfour Beatty signs 54-year partnership deal with University of Sussex

International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has partnered with the University of Sussex to finance, build and operate new student accommodation project – the West Slope Residences. Balfour Beatty Investments has signed a 54-year contract and will invest equity of £32 ...

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New guide on differing carbon monoxide detector requirements across the UK is published

Following several regulatory changes across the different countries in the UK, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and the Council of Gas Detection and Environmental Monitoring (CoGDEM) have launched a guide on carbon monoxide (CO) detector requirements across the ...

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3rd party recognition for courses, processes and security at PPL Training

Here at PPL Training, it is our aim to support the FM sector by providing professional development opportunities for FMs and their teams working throughout the built environment. With this mission in mind, we are proud to announce a number ...

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Break with tradition

Matt Ephgrave, Managing Director at Just Eat for Business and Dr Audrey Tang, independent workplace psychologist believe digital food delivery platforms suit new modes of working while enhancing traditional catering Our recent research on UK office workers revealed that shockingly, ...

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HM Treasury appoints Keysource

Global datacentre and critical environment specialist, Keysource, has secured a three-year contract with His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) to play a vital role in the successful operation of its Online System for Central Accounting and Reporting version 2(OSCAR II), a cross-government ...

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BT Redcare closure – AXA says customers should ‘act now rather than wait’

With of the UK’s leading alarm signalling systems, BT Redcare, recently announcing it has made the “difficult decision” to shut down next August, AXA UK says customers should act quickly to find a suitable alternative in order to avoid potential ...

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