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ESS partnership to deliver ‘First Steps’ supported internship

ESS, the Defence, Energy and Government Services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has partnered with Bedford College, part of The Bedford College Group, to deliver the ‘First Steps’ supported internship at its MOD Chicksands site. The programme is providing ...

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Educated solution

The University of Bristol has turned to Trend Control Systems and Kendra Energy Solutions to integrate a standardised, open, and robust modern Building Energy Management System (BEMS) for use across its site As a member of the prestigious Russell Group ...

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Edinburgh College takes leap towards net zero

A new heat decarbonisation project aims to propel Edinburgh College’s ambition to be at the “cutting edge of environmental sustainability” within the further education sector and to dramatically reduce its carbon emissions by 2030. With over 27,000 students, staff and ...

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London South Bank University Group appoints Mitie for IFM contract

Mitie has landed a five-year contract, valued at £50 million, with London South Bank University (LSBU) Group to deliver integrated facilities management services including security, maintenance, cleaning, and waste management to six LSBU and South Bank College (SBC) sites. The ...

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Balfour Beatty signs 54-year partnership deal with University of Sussex

International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has partnered with the University of Sussex to finance, build and operate new student accommodation project – the West Slope Residences. Balfour Beatty Investments has signed a 54-year contract and will invest equity of £32 ...

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BaxterStorey stays on at Birmingham City University

The hospitality business has been awarded a nine-year contract renewal to deliver on-campus catering services at Birmingham City University (BCU), in a partnership that will prioritise food sustainability. Valued at £40 million over the contact term, the deal will see BaxterStorey ...

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BaxterStorey in London Met Uni win

The hospitality firm has landed a one-year contract with London Metropolitan University to develop a nutritious and sustainable offering for its 13,500 strong student population. The contract, which commenced in August will see BaxterStorey revamp the university’s current offering across its Aldgate ...

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Sustainable institutions

Hazel Bedson, Marketing & Operations Director of Service Works Global (SWG) Sustainable Education Estates, discusses the ways in which CAFM and BIM are supporting sustainable practices at educational institutions all around the world The last few years have seen a ...

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Indoor mapping

Developments in digital mapping are allowing universities to make buildings smarter and introduce new efficiencies in how they operate. Dr Addy Pope, Higher Education Manager at Esri UK, examines the growth of indoor mapping in higher education Landscapes, cities and ...

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How Sodexo helps students prepare for university

Andrew Wilkinson, Sodexo CEO for Schools and Universities in UK & Ireland, discusses how Sodexo helps to support students before and during their time at university Attending university is, for many, the first time that they will live away from ...

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