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Scotland’s leading modern university introduces step-free access in its cyberQuarter building

Abertay University, recently ranked as a top modern university in the National Student Survey, is setting an exemplary standard in terms of accessibility by introducing step-free access across all five floors of the cyberQuarter building, thanks to Stannah lifts. This ...

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FM leaders reaching the point where sustainability pays

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has released its 2024 audit findings in its latest report ‘FM Leaders Reach the Point Where Sustainability Really Pays’. The results reveal a critical shift in the sector: sustainability initiatives are now delivering tangible ...

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Acquisition doubles the size of OCS’ hard services division

OCS has acquired hard services firms FES FM and FES Support Services from Forth Holdings Limited. The acquisition will double the size of OCS’ Hard Services division, creating a combined entity with over 4,000 engineers and annual revenues exceeding £600 ...

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BNP Paribas appoints Sodexo as UK IFM partner

BNP Paribas SA’s London Branch has appointed Sodexo UK & Ireland as the sole IFM services partner for four sites, moving from multiple providers delivering single services to a fully integrated approach to FM services. The new seven-year contract with ...

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Evotech appoints Regional Director for the North East

Evotech Technical Services is delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Madden as its new North East Regional Director. Tony will oversee operations, strategy implementation, and stakeholder engagement across the North East region, driving growth and the company’s expansion initiatives. ...

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Churchill takes Merseyrail cleaning deal

Churchill has been awarded a 4.5-year cleaning contract with the commuter rail network Merseyrail. The contract, which was secured following a competitive tender process, sees Churchill cleaning operatives working in all 69 of Merseyrail’s stations. Merseyrail was impressed by Churchill’s ...

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Pareto Group acquires Sowga

Pareto has acquired specialist mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Sowga. The acquisition marks a significant step forward in Pareto’s strategy to expand its technical service capabilities and positions both companies for continued growth and strengthened service offerings. The partnership brings ...

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x+why partners with The Bedford Estates to bring flexible workspace offering to Bloomsbury

The Bedford Estates has agreed terms with premium commercial amenity and workspace provider x+why to occupy 21,500 sq ft of Bloomsbury House in Central London. The partnership with x+why will be the first time The Bedford Estates has entered into ...

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Wates strengthens residential leadership team

Wates Residential has appointed Paul Nicholls as its new Regional Managing Director for London. Joining the business in February 2025, it marks his second time at Wates Residential, returning after four years of pursuing his own projects in the industry. ...

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FUTURE Designs announces succession plan

David Clements                                     Oliver Clements FUTURE Designs, the leading UK lighting manufacturer, remains as ambitious as ever, as it announces the plan for ...

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