Tim Duret, Director of Sustainable Technology, Veolia on using advanced technology to deliver the circular economy Advanced technology and process innovation is now transforming the recycling sector, providing a vital contribution to save the planet’s resources and move towards a ...
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JLL report finds $1 trillion global investment needed to revitalise office space at risk of obsolescence
JLL’s latest research “Opportunity through obsolescence,” has revealed that of the 776 million square metres of existing office space across 66 markets globally, about half of that space, or 322-425 million square metres, is likely to require substantial investment to ...
Read More »Polyteck Secures Four-Year Maintenance contract with Richmond Housing Partnership
Building services company Polyteck has secured a four-year contract to provide maintenance services for Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP), as part of Fusion21’s £346 million Building Improvements Framework. Under the terms of the contract, Polyteck will deliver services including the refurbishment ...
Read More »Collaboration between OCS and East London NHS Foundation Trust delivers £14.9m in Social and Economic Value
OCS has announced its collaboration with the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), has generated £14.9 million in social and economic value since 2022. This partnership has made a tangible difference across communities, focusing on enhancing local employment, training, and ...
Read More »Principle Cleaning Services awarded a three-year contract extension at The Gherkin
Principle Cleaning Services has been awarded a three-year contract extension at 30 St Mary Axe, also known as the Gherkin, one of London’s most iconic buildings. The new deal, awarded after a competitive tender, will see Principle, which has worked ...
Read More »Siemens to deploy energy saving technology at 60 government buildings in UAE
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed a decarbonisation programme with Siemens Smart Infrastructure which will see 60 government buildings retrofitted with technology focused on energy efficiency and user comfort. It forms part ...
Read More »Runaway escalators are the standards sufficient?
Eur Ing Prof David Cooper MBE, CIBSE Vice President and CEO of independent lift and escalator consulting engineers LECS UK, looks at the causes of runaway escalators and questions whether current standards are sufficient A runaway situation can occur when ...
Read More »Global leader in Earth Day advocacy launches campaign to prepare the workforce for the expanding green economy
EARTHDAY.ORG the global leader in Earth Day advocacy, observed by over one billion people each April 22, is launching a new campaign inviting business leaders worldwide to champion climate education in schools, colleges, and vocational training programs across the globe. ...
Read More »Wagstaff Interiors Celebrates Successful Charity Night
Wagstaff Interior’s welcomed back the architecture and design community for their annual Charity Night – this year with a difference. The seller of commercial furniture bet on black for a change this year, with a Casino Night to raise funds ...
Read More »Mitie’s commitment to developing emerging talent recognised with Silver membership of The 5% Club
Mitie has been awarded Silver status within The 5% Club in recognition of its progress towards achieving 5% of its workforce in earn and learn positions. This includes apprentices, graduates on training schemes, sponsored students and interns. The 5% Club ...
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