In a study released by Sky News’ blog on 13 January 2025, OCS was listed as the 36th best company to work for in the UK and the only facilities management company to be listed in the top 100. The ...

ESS, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s, specialist business operating in the Defence, Energy, Government, Infrastructure and Marine & Aerospace sectors, has extended its partnership with community sharing app Olio to redistribute good-to-eat surplus food to members of the local community. The ...

Service Works Global (SWG) has been recognised in a new report from independent analyst firm Verdantix for its asset and maintenance management capabilities. This is the second consecutive year that SWG has achieved the highest score in this category in ...

Last night saw Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Fellow Justin Sullivan inaugurated as the institution’s 143rd President in its 157-year history. The new President was presented with his chain of office by former RICS President Tina Paillet, at the ...

Facilities management firm, Bidvest Noonan, has been named ‘Partner of the Year’ by the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) at its 2024 Annual Awards, which celebrate organisations and individuals who excel in security and collaboration. Bidvest Noonan received the ...

Construction and facilities management company, Polyteck, has won a three-year contract for the provision of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services across a portfolio of Gerald Eve commercial properties in London’s Mayfair and the Home Counties. The new contract will see ...

Mitie has been certified as a UK Top Employer for the seventh consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, for its commitment to supporting its colleagues through best practice across the business. The UK Top Employer ranking reflects Mitie’s dedication ...

The Keyholding Company (TKC), a tech-enabled security services company, has officially become B Corp Certified, joining a global community of around 9,000 businesses dedicated to meeting high standards of environmental and social impact. B Corp is a global standard for ...

Specialist commercial cleaning firm, The Clean Space, has launched its first-ever ESG Report 2024, marking a major milestone in its journey towards a more sustainable and socially responsible business. The report outlines the company’s achievements over the past 12 months including ...

Maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise 15 per cent by 3Q2029, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Cleaning costs, mainly driven by labour costs, ...