Sustainable waste management company, Biffa, has acquired Hazrem Environmental Ltd. Based in Tredegar, South Wales, Hazrem Environmental specialises in the collection of hazardous and liquid waste for more than 70 commercial customers, including blue chip organisations, across South Wales and South ...
Read More »Christine Latham: From DIY lover to female plumber, a shining example for National Estates and Facilities Day
Frontline worker changed careers at 55, going from Domestic Assistant to Maintenance Assistant. With support and encouragement from NHSPS, Christine is still growing in her career, now in an apprenticeship to become a plumber. As National Estates and Facilities Day ...
Read More »Supporting a hybrid workforce, do smaller estates hold the answer?
New flexible working regulations came into effect on 6 April 2024. While some employers are attempting back-to-office mandates, others are incentivising workers to come into the office for at least three days a week. With FMs tasked with enhancing facilities ...
Read More »Frontline workers view health and safety professionals as ‘necessary’
Most workers in the UK have a positive perception of health and safety (H&S) professionals. This is according to a survey of more than 1,200 frontline workers by global technology company SafetyCulture, which found that the majority of those surveyed view H&S ...
Read More »Flexi-Orb launches new renewable energy certification scheme in the UK
A new installation certification scheme has been launched in the UK, aimed at driving up standards and consumer confidence, and to increase the number of certified installers in the domestic renewable installations market. Flexi-Orb (Flexible Energy Oversight Registration Body) has ...
Read More »TTC helps Willmott Dixon halve driver offences and own-fault claims
Construction firm renews contract for end-to-end fleet compliance and driver training following highly successful three-year partnership The UK’s leading independent construction and property services company, Willmott Dixon Group, has announced a new three-year partnership with the training and compliance experts ...
Read More »Mitie attains ISO 31000 risk management standard
Mitie has attained confirmation that it is operating in accordance with ISO 31000:2018, showcasing its commitment to maintaining high-quality risk management practices. The validation comes following an extensive independent evaluation process, which assessed all aspects of risk management practices across ...
Read More »Green to go
Alasdair Sharp, Satino by WEPA UKI Sales Manager, explains why implementing a sustainable strategy can help reduce the washroom’s environmental impact With COP 28’s incentive to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, environmental strategies are more important ...
Read More »Phosters FM takes TFM contract with Arco
Phosters FM has secured a three-year Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract with safety products and services provider, Arco. The contract award, which marks a pivotal moment in Phosters FM’s growth trajectory, will see the firm manage a wide array of ...
Read More »Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme wins Social Impact & Diversity award
Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme which aims to encourage UK businesses to recruit people with convictions has been recognised at the 2024 Footprint Awards for sustainability excellence, winning the Social Impact and Diversity award. Sodexo launched its Starting Fresh initiative in ...
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