Mitie has landed a new five-year grounds maintenance contract at Scotland’s busiest airport, which sees over 14 million passengers jetting off to 152 destinations each year. The new deal will see Mitie deliver essential landscaping services across Edinburgh Airport’s airfield ...
Read More »Traditional workweek no longer suits over three-quarters of UK professionals
Seventy-six per cent of UK professionals state that the current 40-hour workweek doesn’t suit them, according to a new poll carried out by talent solutions firm, Robert Walters. With half (51 per cent) stating that switching to a four-day week ...
Read More »Another US acquisition for Reconomy
Reconomy has acquired Vermilion Holdings, Inc., to expand further in the US, adding comprehensive take-back capabilities and enhanced regulatory compliance services. Established in 1976 and based in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Vermilion is the US market leader in the take-back of ...
Read More »Leadership team appointments at Lovat’s Group
Scottish building services company, Lovat’s Group, has announced significant changes within its leadership team aimed at aligning the company’s structure with its strategic goals and enhancing operational efficiency. Mike Floyd, currently serving as Lovat’s Group Managing Director, has been appointed ...
Read More »Over a third of UK construction managers say incorrectly sized equipment has impacted site efficiency
More than one in three construction managers in the UK say that incorrectly sized equipment has caused operational inefficiencies on site, potentially disrupting their operations. According to the findings of a new report from Aggreko, ‘A Perfect Storm for European ...
Read More »Welsh Government buildings lead the way in sustainable office fitouts
Three Welsh Government buildings lead the way in sustainable office fitouts, delivering on the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, while saving taxpayer funds. The institutions behind these award-winning projects are Transport for Wales, North Wales Police and Public ...
Read More »Promotion for Macro’s Rachel Gillott
Global facilities management and workplace services company, Macro has promoted Rachel Gillott to Head of UK & Europe FM Consultancy and Global Projects Director. Gillott will add broader FM Consultancy and project responsibilities to her existing role as Operations Director. Her ...
Read More »Mitie reveals significant progress towards sustainability goals in 2024 ESG report
Mitie’s 2024 ESG report reveals it has met or exceeded 13 of its targets for the last Financial Year (FY24), showing its commitment to each of its social value pillars – Environment, People, Communities and Responsible Supply Chain. Key highlights ...
Read More »Bidvest Noonan partners on DLR sustainable cleaning initiative
Bidvest Noonan has joined forces with KeolisAmey Docklands, operator of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), to launch a sustainable cleaning initiative, which aims to substantially increase the sustainability of cleaning operations by eliminating single-use plastics, reducing packaging by 95 per ...
Read More »ISS partners with Totalmobile to enhance safety for frontline workers
Totalmobile, a provider of field service management software solutions, has formed a new strategic partnership with global facilities firm, ISS, which will see them launch a “groundbreaking safety initiative” to safeguard 7,000 lone and isolated workers across the UK. This ...
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