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Research finds UK office attendance and desk use up but desk provision down

UK offices provide just 56 desks per 100 employees on average according to the latest Hybrid Working Index from leading global workplace management consultancy AWA. The study, undertaken during the second quarter of 2024, comprising 34 offices, 14 organisations and ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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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CIEH calls for support for new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Environmental Health

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is calling for support in its efforts to see the creation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Environmental Health. It marks the beginning of UK Parliament Week, which aims to inspire ...

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