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His Majesty King Charles III becomes Royal Patron of Corps Security

His Majesty the King has been appointed Corps Security’s Royal Patron. His Majesty’s appointment began in May 2024, following a review of more than 1,000 Royal Patronages by the Royal Household following The King’s Accession in September 2022. King Charles’ ...

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Wates grows FM portfolio with IWG

International Workplace Group (IWG), a global hybrid working specialist, has awarded Wates Group’s facilities management business a three-year contract for the delivery of maintenance services across more than 250 UK sites. The contract includes mechanical and electrical services, additional reactive ...

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Getting to the point

Daniel Lessiter, Head of Business Partnerships at charge point operator Believ, explains how an EV charging infrastructure plays a key role in supporting sustainable transport initiatives Access to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is of increasing importance in helping organisations ...

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Global head of IFM hire at Cushman & Wakefield

Real estate services business, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed David Bukovac as Global Head of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) on the firm’s Global Occupier Services (GOS) Leadership team. Bukovac joins the firm with over 24 years of experience in the ...

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BM receives two-star rating from Best Companies

BM Caterers has been awarded a two-star rating from Best Companies for its ‘outstanding’ commitment to workplace engagement. Published annually, the list recognises the UK’s most attractive and effective employers. Participating businesses are judged on factors including workplace engagement initiatives, ...

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HVAC maintenance contract win for Artic

Artic Building Services has been awarded a HVAC maintenance contract with Catalent Micron Technologies, a leading international provider of particle size reduction and analytical services. Situated round the corner from Artic’s head office within the Crossways Boulevard, Dartford, Artic will ...

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Unigloves rebrands its Derma Shield workplace skincare system

Hand Protection specialists Unigloves has rebranded its protective workplace skincare system – Derma Shield. Designed to protect the skin against common workplace irritants including greases, oils, inks, coolants, detergents, solvents, chemicals and paints, helping to control the risk of dermatitis, ...

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Biffa grows hazardous waste business with acquisition

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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