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Workman readies for growth with 49 promotions

Independent commercial property management and building consultancy firm, Workman LLP, has made 49 promotions across the business, including six new partners. Charting an upward trajectory, it currently manages more than 4,000 properties, with a capital value of approximately £20 billion ...

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Retrofitting commercial roofs for energy efficiency and carbon reduction

A well-designed and maintained roof is critical to a building’s energy efficiency and operational carbon reduction. In this article, Garland UK Technical Manager Andrew Fox explores the benefits of prioritising the retrofit of existing roofing assets, emphasising the substantial savings ...

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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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Mecsia strengthens building services expertise with acquisition

Mecsia, a leader in compliance-driven technical inspections and maintenance, has acquired commercial and industrial building services specialist, Scott Combustion, in a strategic move which strengthens its ability to deliver a comprehensive range of building services nationwide. Scott Combustion, one of ...

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New structure and growth plan for Kier Places

Kier Places, part of Kier Group’s Construction division, which provides building, construction and property management solutions for places where people live and work has unveiled three key business focus areas as part of its five-year strategic growth plan. Led by ...

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New research shows flexible office space in high demand

More than half of UK landlords are looking to develop additional flexible workspace across their office portfolios, with more than three-quarters seeing an increase in demand for adaptable workspace in 2022 and 2023. That’s according to research from the Instant ...

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A more comfortable working environment

  Facilities Managers, upgrade your spaces with window film for a transformative blend of efficiency and comfort. Experience reduced energy costs through solar control, mitigated UV damage to furnishings, and enhanced privacy without sacrificing natural light. Say goodbye to glare-induced ...

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GEZE UK – a Living Wage company

GEZE UK is delighted to announce that the company has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 14,000 ...

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Bids invited for £250m Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework

Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework, worth up to £250 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional or national coverage. ...

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Metro Plumb expands in East Midlands with youngest franchise owner

The Metro Plumb franchise brand has expanded in the East Midlands with the launch of its Nottingham franchise territory following its acquisition by the company’s youngest ever franchise owner, Harry Thompson, aged 24. Harry, from Newark-on-Trent, joins a national network ...

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