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2 in 5 educational institutions ‘not confident’ they’ll meet decarbonisation targets

New research shows that just one in 10 higher education (HE) and further education (FE) institutions are ‘very confident’ about meeting their decarbonisation targets, in line with the government’s goal of a 78 per cent reduction in emissions by 2035 ...

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Co-Op Academies Trust appoints Eric Wright for FM services

Eric Wright Facilities Management (EWFM) has secured a three-year contract with the Co-Op Academies Trust for the provision of facilities management services at its newest secondary school in Belle Vue, Manchester. The Co-op Academy Belle Vue is an 8, 500 ...

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Sodexo extends partnerships with five schools

Independents by Sodexo has retained contracts with five prestigious independent schools from London up to Edinburgh. The contracts are St Paul’s Cathedral School, London; Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton, Middlesex; Magdalen College School, Oxford; Altrincham Grammar School for boys, Cheshire ...

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ESG + FM = outstanding school assets

Schools are not just about academic success, they play a much broader role in our society. It’s why FM, within the context of the ESG principles – Environmental, Social and Governance, has never been as important as it is today, ...

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New guide addresses heat decarbonisation in schools

Baxi Commercial Solutions has published a new guide with the aim of supporting schools in setting achievable pathways to more sustainable heat. Heating is one of the UK’s primary sources of emissions, accounting for around a third of the nation’s ...

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Almost three in four UK classrooms have ‘below standard’ air quality

Almost three in four (72 per cent) classrooms suffer from air quality that is ‘below standard’, according to a new survey asking teachers across the UK about their school’s working conditions. Nearly three in five teachers (59 per cent) deemed ...

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Novus grows presence in education sector 

National maintenance and compliance contractor, Novus Property Solutions, has seen its presence increase within the education sector following a number of recent contract and framework wins for universities and colleges across the north of England. These latest awards follow a ...

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£30m worth of education cleaning contracts in London awarded to Julius Rutherfoord

One of the capital’s largest independent cleaning contractors Julius Rutherfoord, has retained £30m worth of education cleaning contracts, awarded in the last two months, and spread over the next five years. The company, which operates in London and the surrounding ...

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Independents by Sodexo pass the test at Leicester Grammar School Trust

Independents by Sodexo has successfully extended its partnership with the Leicester Grammar School Trust for a further ten years. Commencing in September 2022, Sodexo will continue to deliver catering and hospitality to the Leicester Grammar School (LGS) Trust’s three independent ...

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New MD for ISS UK & Ireland’s Education business

Alistair Dale has been appointed as the Managing Director for ISS’s Education business. ISS Education is a £60 million business that provides facility services to higher and further education establishments and catering services to circa 450 primary and 50 secondary ...

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