The last four years have arguably been the most brutal on record for the FM industry – bringing unprecedented scrutiny, and even collapse, within finances and margins. As a case in point: in 2014, Interserve made its largest ever acquisition, of a £250million facilities company. Last year, it saw its shares fall by half. Further, in 2016, Carillion – a…
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Nortek Global HVAC (UK) Ltd has announced its new leadership team in the UK. The new, strengthened team includes Richard Leese who has been appointed to the role of Division Director heading up Nortek Global HVAC (UK) Limited. Richard joined the company in late 2017 as the company’s HR Director following a career with Pilkington Automotive and the Sandvik Group…
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Evolution, the integrated fire and security business, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for Quality Management Systems. The previous ISO 9001:2008 accreditation was well integrated within Evolution’s processes and procedures, enabling a smooth transition to the new standard which includes a number of important developments. One of the most significant is the need for a documented Risk Management process identifying the…
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Gloucester City Homes is an independent registered housing association that owns and manages rented homes, leasehold properties, shared ownership properties, commercial units and homeless units. It recently upgraded access control within a number of its dwellings with pioneering technology from PAC by STANLEY Products & Solutions. Now recognised as one of the best housing providers in the country through accreditations…
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BigChange, the mobile workforce technology company, has announced that it has gained valuable new software and consulting capabilities, as well as over 100 new customers, with the acquisition of two UK-based businesses. BigChange has acquired Labyrinth Logistics Consulting, an award-winning supply chain and logistics consultancy based in Royal Leamington Spa. Labyrinth provides logistics strategy, compliance and procurement consultancy, alongside a…
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One of first to qualify for the distinction Chubb Systems Limited has achieved the ISO 45001, a new global standard for occupational health and safety (H&S), designed to increase safety, prevent work-related injuries and improve employee health and well-being at work. After an extensive audit conducted by Alcumus Isoquar, which is governed by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, Chubb received official certification. Chubb,…
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Statement from CLARITY-The Soap Cọ. CLARITY-TheSoap Cọ. is very encouraged at the announcement from Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington regarding new government procurement measures: “It isright that we use government’s purchasing power to benefit society,” says Lidington. In a speech to the Business Services Association in central London, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet…
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Amulet, the specialist intelligence-led security division of Churchill Services Group, has announced its signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Concorde Security to collaborate on the development of smart security solutions. Under the “I-Guarding Global Alliance”, Amulet will be working to identify and promote global standards for replicable, scalable, and sustainable business models and solutions using advanced technologies…
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On October 31st, Reznor opened their new Distribution Centre (DC) in Wervik, Belgium. The new facility is equipped with modern office spaces, and a showroom area, showcasing products from the Reznor portfolio. In addition to product storage, the DC will also provide spare parts and servicing for existing and historical Reznor products. The ceremonial ribbon was cut by Bruno Biasiotta,…
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The UK’s largest independent drainage and utility specialist, Lanes Group plc, has invested over £1million in new and more sustainable pipe lining technology. The purchase of three new dual-core ultraviolet light cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining systems significantly adds to the company’s sewer rehabilitation capability.The technology can also be used for lining process pipes, including ones needing chemical resistance. Two of the…
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