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HVACR skills consultation gets underway

A major task to update National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) sectors is taking place, and the industry is being asked to help by offering their insights through a public consultation process. Building ...

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Compliance Group acquires electrical testing specialist

Compliance Group, a leading provider of integrated safety and regulatory compliance services across electrical, fire, and water sectors has completed its latest merger with Electrical Test Midlands (ETM), a leading specialist in electrical testing and compliance. This latest move marks ...

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Sodexo HR director recognised as LGBTQ+ role model 

Laura Purdey, HR Director for Schools & Universities in the UK and Ireland has been named in the 2024 Outstanding Executives Role Model List, which recognises those who are working hard to create more LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces. The global Outstanding ...

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Another acquisition in the bag for Contollo

Contollo Group Ltd, a new building consultancy group backed by private equity firm NorthEdge, has acquired mechanical and electrical consultancy MBA Consulting Engineers (MBA). With offices in Milton Keynes and London, MBA is a multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in delivering highly ...

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Entries open for Workspace Design Show’s first ever ‘Workspace Wellbeing Hero’

Workspace Design Show, which is taking place 26-27 February 2025 at the Business Design Centre, London, has launched the “Workspace Wellbeing Hero” initiative, recognising and celebrating exceptional individuals in the workspace design industry who go above and beyond to support ...

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BCO names winners of the NextGen Awards 2024

Young professionals in the UK’s commercial property sector and their best achievements have been recognised at the annual British Council for Offices’ (BCO) NextGen Awards ceremony. The NextGen Awards are a key part of the BCO’s NextGen programme, a dedicated ...

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Compass extends its focus in sustainability training and upskilling

Compass Group UK & Ireland is continuing to invest in accelerating knowledge and training in sustainability – recognising the need to equip job functions in all sectors to support the business in its transition to a climate resilient, nature positive ...

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Cynergi acquired by The Clean Space

Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has acquired Cynergi Cleaning and Support Services. The acquisition, which is The Clean Space’s largest to date is part of the company’s ongoing strategic growth plan, increasing its turnover by around 30 per ...

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Retrofit skills programme shows strong demand impact after one year

This month marks the first anniversary of the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s pioneering retrofit programme, sponsored by NatWest Group. Launched to help combat climate change by upskilling the built environment sector, this free programme has achieved remarkable success in just ...

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Bids invited for £800m Building Safety and Compliance Framework

Fusion 21, a national social enterprise specialising in efficient and impactful public sector procurement and social value services, has announced the renewal of its national Building Safety and Compliance Framework, worth up to £800 million over four years, and is ...

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