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Cleanology CEO appointed co-chair of Living Wage leadership group

Dominic Ponniah, CEO and Co-Founder of commercial cleaning firm, Cleanology, has been elected Co-Chair of the Living Wage Foundation’s Recognised Service Provider Leadership Group. The Recognised Service Provider accreditation was set up by the Living Wage Foundation to commend contractors ...

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GPA publishes guidance to improve biodiversity across government estate

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has published new guidance – Biodiversity and Nature Recovery Annex (BNRA) – detailing how it will protect and improve the natural environment across the extensive estate it manages. As the largest office property holder in ...

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Macro appoints UK & Europe regional director

The global facilities management and workplace experiences firm has appointed Patricia Soria as UK & Europe Regional Director. Soria, who has over 25 years’ of experience in retail construction, maintenance, and operations for both EMEA and North America, joined Macro ...

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Construction training firm grows retrofit training division to increase qualified professionals in industry

National training provider specialising in construction, utilities and green skills, Simply Learning (formerly Expedient Training) has appointed Angela Keyworth as Director of Retrofit and Renewables Training to significantly grow its retrofit training division. Keyworth, who has been running JWP Success ...

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UCL trials food carbon tracking app for students

University College London (UCL), along with its catering partner, CH&CO, and climate tech company, Reewild, have teamed up to introduce a new food carbon tracking app across UCL food outlets on a trial basis, helping students to manage their carbon ...

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Elior recognised for outstanding achievements in the catering industry

Contract caterer Elior has taken home three awards at this year’s Contract Catering Awards, held on 18 March at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Tower Bridge. Elior, along with subsidiaries Lexington, specialist business and industry hospitality caterer, and Taylor Shaw, contract ...

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Bidvest Noonan launches Task

Bidvest Noonan has introduced ‘Task’, a cutting-edge cloud-based operations platform. Created for its 27,000-strong workforce, the FM services provider says Task will enhance service processes, employee management, and asset tracking, which will transform the way it operates in the field. ...

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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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Pinnacle wins housing association estate management deal

Funding Affordable Homes Housing Association (FAHHA), a for-profit Registered Provider and Homes England investment partner, has appointed Pinnacle Group to provide management services at a new-build home counties housing scheme. Sterling Gardens, a development of 119 apartments, including 27 for ...

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Wates Group reports highest-ever turnover of £2.18bn

Despite a challenging external landscape of high inflation and interest rates, and disrupted supply chains, Wates Group has reported the highest-ever turnover and underlying profit in its 127-year history. With turnover of £2.18 billion, an increase of more than 15 ...

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