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What Does Good Supply Chain Assurance Look Like in 2026?
OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
RoSPA Honours Robertson with Top Health, Safety and Environmental Awards
Heatwaves Bring More Than Sunshine. They also Bring Lightning.
Construction
Plans Approved for Nearly 1,200 Homes Across Derby City Centre
The Importance of Leveraging Technology to Reduce Wasted Administration Time
Munnelly Group Appoints New Managing Director as Weston Analytics Targets New Era of Innovation
Construction Consultancy Named UK’s Best Workplace for Younger Employees
Electricals
Heatwaves Bring More Than Sunshine. They also Bring Lightning.
Innovative Lightweight Solar Panels Installed at East Sussex’s Grade I Listed De La Warr Pavilion to Generate 20% of Annual Electricity Needs
Heatwave Today, Storms Tomorrow: Is Your Building Ready?
PTSG Secures Major Electrical Contract Wins Across Sectors
Energy Management
Securing the Future: Tackling Skills and Talent Challenges in the UK Pump Industry
Heatwave Hitting Rooftop ROI: Why Dirty Commercial Panels Are a Major Summer Liability
Mitie and Elgin Deliver Clean Energy to Local Communities with Three New UK Solar Connections
Cardo Group Completes Acquisition of EFS Systems (UK) Ltd, Strengthening Integrated Service Offering
Fire Safety
Hall & Kay Launches Water Mist Fire Protection Solution
Inflexion Invests in Ranger Fire and Security, in Landmark Deal That Will Further Accelerate Growth
Harmony Fire Secures £695 Million Procure Plus Framework Appointment
PTSG Leads The Way in Self-Test Fire Detection
Maintenance
Why Competence Matters More Than Ever in Suspended Access
SFG20 Launches Ratification and Compliance Committee to Safeguard Maintenance Standards in the Age of AI
Mitie Extends Relationship with Government Property Agency in New £4 Million Contract
Facilities Management Leaders Reveal How to Tackle the UK University Funding Crisis
Specialist Access Maintenance
Raising Standards at Height: How SAEMA Supports a Safer Façade Access Industry
The 10 Biggest Risks of Getting Specialist Access Maintenance Wrong
Water Management
Water Risk is Rising up the Business Agenda as Two Thirds of Organisations Face Disruption, with Many Unprepared for the Oncoming Wave of Regulation
Securing the Future: Tackling Skills and Talent Challenges in the UK Pump Industry
EMCOR UK, Part of OCS, Wins RoSPA Water Sector Award for Third Time in Five Years
Water Management Society Conference Will Explore New Guidance and Regulatory Change
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What Does Good Supply Chain Assurance Look Like in 2026?
OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
RoSPA Honours Robertson with Top Health, Safety and Environmental Awards
Heatwaves Bring More Than Sunshine. They also Bring Lightning.
Construction
Plans Approved for Nearly 1,200 Homes Across Derby City Centre
The Importance of Leveraging Technology to Reduce Wasted Administration Time
Munnelly Group Appoints New Managing Director as Weston Analytics Targets New Era of Innovation
Construction Consultancy Named UK’s Best Workplace for Younger Employees
Electricals
Heatwaves Bring More Than Sunshine. They also Bring Lightning.
Innovative Lightweight Solar Panels Installed at East Sussex’s Grade I Listed De La Warr Pavilion to Generate 20% of Annual Electricity Needs
Heatwave Today, Storms Tomorrow: Is Your Building Ready?
PTSG Secures Major Electrical Contract Wins Across Sectors
Energy Management
Securing the Future: Tackling Skills and Talent Challenges in the UK Pump Industry
Heatwave Hitting Rooftop ROI: Why Dirty Commercial Panels Are a Major Summer Liability
Mitie and Elgin Deliver Clean Energy to Local Communities with Three New UK Solar Connections
Cardo Group Completes Acquisition of EFS Systems (UK) Ltd, Strengthening Integrated Service Offering
Fire Safety
Hall & Kay Launches Water Mist Fire Protection Solution
Inflexion Invests in Ranger Fire and Security, in Landmark Deal That Will Further Accelerate Growth
Harmony Fire Secures £695 Million Procure Plus Framework Appointment
PTSG Leads The Way in Self-Test Fire Detection
Maintenance
Why Competence Matters More Than Ever in Suspended Access
SFG20 Launches Ratification and Compliance Committee to Safeguard Maintenance Standards in the Age of AI
Mitie Extends Relationship with Government Property Agency in New £4 Million Contract
Facilities Management Leaders Reveal How to Tackle the UK University Funding Crisis
Specialist Access Maintenance
Raising Standards at Height: How SAEMA Supports a Safer Façade Access Industry
The 10 Biggest Risks of Getting Specialist Access Maintenance Wrong
Water Management
Water Risk is Rising up the Business Agenda as Two Thirds of Organisations Face Disruption, with Many Unprepared for the Oncoming Wave of Regulation
Securing the Future: Tackling Skills and Talent Challenges in the UK Pump Industry
EMCOR UK, Part of OCS, Wins RoSPA Water Sector Award for Third Time in Five Years
Water Management Society Conference Will Explore New Guidance and Regulatory Change
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OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
Anchor Group Services Appointed to Lead Marble Arch BID’s Street Team
BCIS Reveals Updated Five-year Maintenance, Cleaning and Energy Forecast
Kärcher and STIHL Launch Groundbreaking Battery Alliance
Catering
Compass Group UK & I CEO to Step Down
Sodexo Pioneers Dual-provider Apprenticeship Programme to Strengthen Career Pathways
Elior at Work wins contract to bring healthy, sustainable catering to William Grant & Sons
BM Caterers Barista to Represent Catering Sector in UK Barista Championship Semi-finals
Cleaning
BCIS Reveals Updated Five-year Maintenance, Cleaning and Energy Forecast
Churchill Group Welcomes Principle into its Group of Specialist Businesses
BICSc Reveals 2026 Awards Finalists, Following Record-breaking Number of Entries
The Clean Space Appointed by SET to Support its Growing London Art Centres
Fleet Management
Home Charging Complexity is Holding Back EV Adoption, New Research Reveals
Bradshaw EV to Unveil Brand New Addition to Goupil Range at CV Show
ChargePoint and Ford Pro Team Up to Enable SeamlessEV Charging for Fleet Customers
Easee Achieves Remarkable Financial Turnaround, Posting £1.4m Profit After £31.3m Loss Two Years Earlier
Hygiene
Get Ready for Busy Nights and Increased Pressure on Washrooms, Initial Washroom Hygiene Warns Landlords, as World Cup Kick-off Looms
33% Growth for World-first Paper Towel Recycling Service
2Pure Products Launches Game-changing OdorBac Air
Initial Washroom Hygiene UK Appoints Hugo Coventry to Lead Next Phase of Service Excellence and Growth
Security & Fire
Anchor Group Services Appointed to Lead Marble Arch BID’s Street Team
Corps Security Promotes Eren Stirling to Sales & Marketing Director
Corps Security Announces Organisational Realignment with Paul Lotter Appointed Chief Operating Officer
Bringing Government Facilities Staff In-House is an “Important Step” Towards Biggest Wave of Insourcing in Years
Service Desk
Allegion launches new Fire Door Hardware Guide for Responsible Persons
Portico Celebrates 20 Years of Guest Services leadership
Enlight Group achieves triple UKAS accreditation
Pinnacle Group wins first Brighton contract to manage hotel apartments
Waste Management
WEEE Compliance Essentials for Facilities Managers
Norse Group Enters Joint Partnership with Calderdale Council for Waste & Recycling Services
Councils report fly-tipping as ‘major problem’ as incidents pile up
CIWM Announces Westminster as Venue for Global Waste Congress
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OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
Anchor Group Services Appointed to Lead Marble Arch BID’s Street Team
BCIS Reveals Updated Five-year Maintenance, Cleaning and Energy Forecast
Kärcher and STIHL Launch Groundbreaking Battery Alliance
Catering
Compass Group UK & I CEO to Step Down
Sodexo Pioneers Dual-provider Apprenticeship Programme to Strengthen Career Pathways
Elior at Work wins contract to bring healthy, sustainable catering to William Grant & Sons
BM Caterers Barista to Represent Catering Sector in UK Barista Championship Semi-finals
Cleaning
BCIS Reveals Updated Five-year Maintenance, Cleaning and Energy Forecast
Churchill Group Welcomes Principle into its Group of Specialist Businesses
BICSc Reveals 2026 Awards Finalists, Following Record-breaking Number of Entries
The Clean Space Appointed by SET to Support its Growing London Art Centres
Fleet Management
Home Charging Complexity is Holding Back EV Adoption, New Research Reveals
Bradshaw EV to Unveil Brand New Addition to Goupil Range at CV Show
ChargePoint and Ford Pro Team Up to Enable SeamlessEV Charging for Fleet Customers
Easee Achieves Remarkable Financial Turnaround, Posting £1.4m Profit After £31.3m Loss Two Years Earlier
Hygiene
Get Ready for Busy Nights and Increased Pressure on Washrooms, Initial Washroom Hygiene Warns Landlords, as World Cup Kick-off Looms
33% Growth for World-first Paper Towel Recycling Service
2Pure Products Launches Game-changing OdorBac Air
Initial Washroom Hygiene UK Appoints Hugo Coventry to Lead Next Phase of Service Excellence and Growth
Security & Fire
Anchor Group Services Appointed to Lead Marble Arch BID’s Street Team
Corps Security Promotes Eren Stirling to Sales & Marketing Director
Corps Security Announces Organisational Realignment with Paul Lotter Appointed Chief Operating Officer
Bringing Government Facilities Staff In-House is an “Important Step” Towards Biggest Wave of Insourcing in Years
Service Desk
Allegion launches new Fire Door Hardware Guide for Responsible Persons
Portico Celebrates 20 Years of Guest Services leadership
Enlight Group achieves triple UKAS accreditation
Pinnacle Group wins first Brighton contract to manage hotel apartments
Waste Management
WEEE Compliance Essentials for Facilities Managers
Norse Group Enters Joint Partnership with Calderdale Council for Waste & Recycling Services
Councils report fly-tipping as ‘major problem’ as incidents pile up
CIWM Announces Westminster as Venue for Global Waste Congress
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What Does Good Supply Chain Assurance Look Like in 2026?
Anchor Group Services Appointed to Lead Marble Arch BID’s Street Team
Procure Plus Supports More than 800 People into Employment and Invests Almost £900,000 in Communities
Mitie Launches Total Facilities Compliance Service at Inaugural Future of Facilities Compliance Event
Contracts
Anchor Group Services Appointed to Lead Marble Arch BID’s Street Team
Churchill Group Welcomes Principle into its Group of Specialist Businesses
Amey Secures Place on £3.5bn Government CPS2 Framework for Defence, Public Sector, and Environment
Geopolitical Tensions Ease as Tender Prices Rise in 2Q2026
Employment
Procure Plus Supports More than 800 People into Employment and Invests Almost £900,000 in Communities
Kier Recognised Once Again for its Efforts on Gender and Inclusion as it’s Named One of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality
Mitie Recognised as Top 50 Employer of Veterans for Third Consecutive Year
Why the Construction Sector Needs Women Veterans
People
Excellerate Services UK & Ireland Appoints Joint Chief Executives as Johan Venter Moves to Chairman
Corps Security Promotes Eren Stirling to Sales & Marketing Director
Munnelly Group Announces Appointment of New Board Director for People and Culture
Compass Group UK & I CEO to Step Down
Projects
Sunbelt Rentals Supports Arsenal Celebrations Across London
PTSG completes specialist services project at Cardiff shopping centre
PTSG Completes Stonework Repairs on 16th Century Edinburgh Landmark
Amey Completes Relocation of National Highways’ Operations Centre
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What Does Good Supply Chain Assurance Look Like in 2026?
Anchor Group Services Appointed to Lead Marble Arch BID’s Street Team
Procure Plus Supports More than 800 People into Employment and Invests Almost £900,000 in Communities
Mitie Launches Total Facilities Compliance Service at Inaugural Future of Facilities Compliance Event
Contracts
Anchor Group Services Appointed to Lead Marble Arch BID’s Street Team
Churchill Group Welcomes Principle into its Group of Specialist Businesses
Amey Secures Place on £3.5bn Government CPS2 Framework for Defence, Public Sector, and Environment
Geopolitical Tensions Ease as Tender Prices Rise in 2Q2026
Employment
Procure Plus Supports More than 800 People into Employment and Invests Almost £900,000 in Communities
Kier Recognised Once Again for its Efforts on Gender and Inclusion as it’s Named One of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality
Mitie Recognised as Top 50 Employer of Veterans for Third Consecutive Year
Why the Construction Sector Needs Women Veterans
People
Excellerate Services UK & Ireland Appoints Joint Chief Executives as Johan Venter Moves to Chairman
Corps Security Promotes Eren Stirling to Sales & Marketing Director
Munnelly Group Announces Appointment of New Board Director for People and Culture
Compass Group UK & I CEO to Step Down
Projects
Sunbelt Rentals Supports Arsenal Celebrations Across London
PTSG completes specialist services project at Cardiff shopping centre
PTSG Completes Stonework Repairs on 16th Century Edinburgh Landmark
Amey Completes Relocation of National Highways’ Operations Centre
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OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
RoSPA Honours Robertson with Top Health, Safety and Environmental Awards
PTSG at Housing ’26: What the Conversations Actually Told Us
Compliance
PTSG at Housing ’26: What the Conversations Actually Told Us
Mitie Launches Total Facilities Compliance Service at Inaugural Future of Facilities Compliance Event
SFG20 Launches Ratification and Compliance Committee to Safeguard Maintenance Standards in the Age of AI
Managing Contractor Risk in the Facilities Management Supply Chain
COVID-19
Hygiene gripes put off third of workers from returning to the office
A third of businesses plan to scrap self-isolation for workers
New-look training provider Astutis branches out with global vision
ESG
Heatwave Hitting Rooftop ROI: Why Dirty Commercial Panels Are a Major Summer Liability
Innovative Lightweight Solar Panels Installed at East Sussex’s Grade I Listed De La Warr Pavilion to Generate 20% of Annual Electricity Needs
MPs Approve New Carbon Budget to Reduce Emissions by 87%
ABM UK Deploys All-electric Utility Vehicles at Olympia
Health & Safety
What Does Good Supply Chain Assurance Look Like in 2026?
RoSPA Honours Robertson with Top Health, Safety and Environmental Awards
Komatsu Introduces Factory-fit Human Detection System on Crawler Excavators with Safety Shield
The Hidden Cost of Duplicate Supply Chain Assessments
Social Responsibility
OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
Kier Recognised Once Again for its Efforts on Gender and Inclusion as it’s Named One of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality
Mitie Recognised as Top 50 Employer of Veterans for Third Consecutive Year
Why the Construction Sector Needs Women Veterans
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What Does Good Supply Chain Assurance Look Like in 2026?
OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
RoSPA Honours Robertson with Top Health, Safety and Environmental Awards
PTSG at Housing ’26: What the Conversations Actually Told Us
Compliance
PTSG at Housing ’26: What the Conversations Actually Told Us
Mitie Launches Total Facilities Compliance Service at Inaugural Future of Facilities Compliance Event
SFG20 Launches Ratification and Compliance Committee to Safeguard Maintenance Standards in the Age of AI
Managing Contractor Risk in the Facilities Management Supply Chain
COVID-19
Hygiene gripes put off third of workers from returning to the office
A third of businesses plan to scrap self-isolation for workers
New-look training provider Astutis branches out with global vision
ESG
Heatwave Hitting Rooftop ROI: Why Dirty Commercial Panels Are a Major Summer Liability
Innovative Lightweight Solar Panels Installed at East Sussex’s Grade I Listed De La Warr Pavilion to Generate 20% of Annual Electricity Needs
MPs Approve New Carbon Budget to Reduce Emissions by 87%
ABM UK Deploys All-electric Utility Vehicles at Olympia
Health & Safety
What Does Good Supply Chain Assurance Look Like in 2026?
RoSPA Honours Robertson with Top Health, Safety and Environmental Awards
Komatsu Introduces Factory-fit Human Detection System on Crawler Excavators with Safety Shield
The Hidden Cost of Duplicate Supply Chain Assessments
Social Responsibility
OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
Kier Recognised Once Again for its Efforts on Gender and Inclusion as it’s Named One of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality
Mitie Recognised as Top 50 Employer of Veterans for Third Consecutive Year
Why the Construction Sector Needs Women Veterans
Technology
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AI Could Reduce UK Office Demand by 54 Million Square Feet Within Five Years, New Research Finds
74% of UK Data Centres Without Fully Predictive Maintenance Strategies
Govt AI Careers Tool for NEETs Won’t Work in Current Form
FM Sector Forecasts 20%+ Productivity Gains From AI by 2030 as 95% of Leaders Back Technology to Deliver Double-digit Improvements
Struggling Young Jobseekers Warned as Fake AI Job Adverts Surge – Expert Reveals Warning Signs
Events
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Armacell to Exhibit Innovative Insulation Solutions at InstallerSHOW 2026
The FM Power List At The Workplace Event 2026
Steam Rallies Return: A New Season for Britain’s Road Steam Enthusiasts
Thousands Explore Latest Developments in Pest Management at PestEx 2026
ZIGURAT to Host the Second AI Congress for Architecture & Construction
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OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
RoSPA Honours Robertson with Top Health, Safety and Environmental Awards
BICSc Reveals 2026 Awards Finalists, Following Record-breaking Number of Entries
RHA Wins SME Business and Trade Association Award for Second Straight Year
Acquisitions
The Clean Space Acquires MN Support Services
Cardo Group Completes Acquisition of EFS Systems (UK) Ltd, Strengthening Integrated Service Offering
Hygiacura Group Acquires Sparkling Solutions to Strengthen South West Presence
Ranger Fire and Security Expands UK and Ireland Presence with Three New Acquisitions
Awards
OCS Recognised for Diversity and Inclusion at Alstom UK and Ireland Supplier CSR Awards
RoSPA Honours Robertson with Top Health, Safety and Environmental Awards
BICSc Reveals 2026 Awards Finalists, Following Record-breaking Number of Entries
RHA Wins SME Business and Trade Association Award for Second Straight Year
Acquisitions
The Clean Space Acquires MN Support Services
Cardo Group Completes Acquisition of EFS Systems (UK) Ltd, Strengthening Integrated Service Offering
Hygiacura Group Acquires Sparkling Solutions to Strengthen South West Presence
Ranger Fire and Security Expands UK and Ireland Presence with Three New Acquisitions
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MPs Approve New Carbon Budget to Reduce Emissions by 87%
What Will be in The Spring Statement?
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Building the Future from the Ground Up.
Water Costs Set to Surge: FM Industry Warned of Significant Regional Hikes in 2026
FM Business Daily’s Top 5 Stories of 2025: AI Integration, People-Power, and Sustainability Dominate the Conversation
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Securing the Future: Tackling Skills and Talent Challenges in the UK Pump Industry
Why the Construction Sector Needs Women Veterans
The Door Needs to Stay Open: FM’s Role in Giving Young People a Route into Work
Operational Rather than Aspirational: Planet Mark’s Avital Johanan on FM and Net Zero
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When Water Leaks Put FM Teams Under Pressure, SOS Leak Detection Sets the Standard
FM Business Daily’s Top 5 Stories of 2025: AI Integration, People-Power, and Sustainability Dominate the Conversation
Scaling New Heights in Leak Detection
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Securing the Future: Tackling Skills and Talent Challenges in the UK Pump Industry
Why the Construction Sector Needs Women Veterans
The Door Needs to Stay Open: FM’s Role in Giving Young People a Route into Work
Operational Rather than Aspirational: Planet Mark’s Avital Johanan on FM and Net Zero
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When Water Leaks Put FM Teams Under Pressure, SOS Leak Detection Sets the Standard
FM Business Daily’s Top 5 Stories of 2025: AI Integration, People-Power, and Sustainability Dominate the Conversation
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