Bidvest Noonan and Go-Ahead London, a leading provider of passenger transport services, have claimed a prestigious Green Apple award for developing a range of plant-based cleaning agents. The Green Apple Awards are run by The Green Organisation, an international, independent, environment group with a 30-year history of promoting environmental best practice around the world. Bidvest Noonan…
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Mitie has unveiled its Transformation Hub which demonstrates the cutting-edge technology it is using to drive Facilities Transformation. Based in its London headquarters in The Shard, the Hub showcases Mitie’s investment in the latest innovation to help customers embrace five key mega-trends: Accelerating the path to net zero by reducing energy use and generating cleaner,…
On 7th November, more than 160 guests joined Veolia at BMA House in London to discuss sustainability and learn about the recycling and energy solutions the company is deploying on the Road to Net Zero. Sustainable Futures was a customer event with a Local Authority focus and a first for Veolia who now work with…
Churchill Services has received the IWFM Impact Award for Technology for its VR training programme for cleaning operatives working in the rail sector, Project Oculus. Rather than sitting in front of a computer or reading manuals, the VR software fully immerses cleaning operatives in the actual tasks they will perform. The programme allows trainees to virtually walk through…
Bidvest Noonan has appointed Chris Cunningham as Innovation Manager and Nina Delia as Environmental Manager. Cunningham whose expertise includes coaching, change management and programme management, will identify new opportunities, and introduce cutting-edge initiatives to enhance the facility services provider’s market position in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. His appointment follows that of Peter…
Emergn and Strategyzer are coming together to help companies and their leaders bridge the commercial gap between innovation and transformation. According to the consultancies, the alliance will reduce or eliminate ‘the critical distance between the desire for change and the ability to make it happen’. Both companies transform the way modern businesses innovate. Strategyzer is…
ISS has inaugurated a “Future of Work Innovation Lab” in the Portuguese city of Porto dedicated to developing software solutions that meet new workplace demands on employers and employees. As office buildings around the world are increasingly equipped with technology including sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to support a more productive and seamless…
Mace has appointed David Glennon as Group Head of Digital Engineering. During a construction career spanning 25 years, Glennon has overseen the roll out and implementation of pioneering technology to improve processes in his former roles as Senior Digital Delivery Director for Red Sea Global, Managing Director of DoubleD.io, Head of Digital for Arcadis and…
Nucleate, a nonprofit organization for global biotech entrepreneurs, has leased a headquarters space in Scottsdale’s Ilume Innovation Center for its new Arizona chapter in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield. Located at 19001 N Scottsdale Rd, Ilume comprises four stories and is owned by Stockdale Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based, vertically integrated real estate…
All terrain, all electric vehicle manufacturer Munro Vehicles has welcomed UK Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper to its production facility in East Kilbride. Munro, Scotland’s only volume production car company, hosted the Minister during a recent tour of innovative transport manufacturers. It was really encouraging to see the work Munro Vehicles is doing…
BaxterStorey is the first UK caterer to achieve ‘World Class’ status under ‘Hospitality Assured’, the quality standard from the Institute of Hospitality. Described as ‘vibrant and cool’ by assessors, the business achieved 86.4 per cent for its assessment which catapults it to the top of the leaderboard (the average score for caterers is 73.2 per…
PPDS has partnered with Grassfish, a leading European In-store Experience Management (IXM) platform provider to introduce new features for retailers using the Philips Tableaux ePaper Series. The partnership aligns the award-winning ‘zero power’ Philips Tableaux Series with Grassfish’s IXM platform, expanding the capabilities of both platforms. This solution benefits retailers by providing enhanced experiences and…
New research from Rentokil Pest Control highlights how smart technology is helping to prevent pest infestations from occurring. Presented in a new white paper, Smart, sustainable rodent control for the 21st century, the research focuses on damage caused by rodent infestations which is estimated at £6.9 billion (US $ 8.8) globally every year, and finds businesses…
Juniper Research has announces the winners of its 2023 Future Digital Awards for Smart Cities & IoT Innovation. The awards recognise the most innovative and disruptive vendors and solutions in the highly dynamic smart cities and IoT industries. Judges’ Choice Juniper Research Award for Urban Technology Leadership Matthias Rebellius, CEO Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Juniper Research –…
Compass Group facilities management business 14forty has been Highly Commended at the Global FM Awards of Excellence for its forward-thinking approach to workplace catering. The awards were created to enable GFM Members – who include the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) in the United Kingdom, the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) and…
Dyson announces the launch of its new air purification technology for professional use in shared spaces – addressing the problem of indoor air quality in shared spaces. There is increasing pressure on businesses to create healthy environments to support the wellbeing of employees and occupiers. Outdoor pollutants can enter shared environments and react with indoor…
The first of a range of physical access security Eco Cards™ for the Seos security platform has been unveiled by HID. Replacing PVC, Bamboo™ credentials is certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), which verifies that materials used in its manufacture come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. Recent research,…
Cushman & Wakefield has added Washington State to the geographical responsibility of its Managing Principal for Oregon, Alison Beddard. The new appointment expands on her current role as Managing Principal for the state of Washington, which she has held since January 2021. Based in the firm’s Seattle office in the Pacific Northwest, Beddard will oversee…
CBRE has been included in Fortune Magazine’s annual ranking of companies “at the forefront of innovation” in the United States. Only 2 per cent of corporations evaluated for Fortune’s America’s 2023 Most Innovative Companies list made it into the “most innovative” category, with CBRE the only commercial real estate services company to be selected for the accolade.…
Frost & Sullivan’s continuous performance evaluation tool The Frost Radar™ has identified EMCOR UK as a growth and innovation leader within the facilities management sector. Recognising how the facility services provider is using technology to fill unmet needs, Frost & Sullivan highlighted EMCOR’s early adoption of deep machine learning to deliver smart facilities, the empowering …
BM Caterers has presented 26 awards to individuals and teams at its annual FOODIES awards ceremony which recognise outstanding contributions to the business and communities it operates in. Hosted at a client site in White City, West London, the event celebrated excellence in customer service, coffee and safety skills and innovation – with awards additionally…
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Aston University and property developer Bruntwood SciTech will support the university’s 2030 Strategy growth plan for the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter. Leaders from Aston University and Bruntwood SciTech, a Joint Venture partnership between Bruntwood and Legal & General, formalised the MoU on Wednesday 15 March during the international property…
Aston University is launching a new research institute to support digital innovation and transformation. Aston Digital Futures Institute will work at the frontier of the development of the global digital economy and digital society, bringing together big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, the internet of things and autonomous systems to create new value using digital…
Atalian Servest has appointed Andy Porter as digital solutions manager with the remit of extending its technology offering across its FM services portfolio. Porter, who brings over a decade of experience in project management, data analytics, logistics, innovation and process development to the role, will implement new solutions focused on elevating efficiencies and services to…
Cistermiser‘s EasyflushEVO product has been praised for introducing a “new and novel approach” to tackling water loss and eradicating the dreaded #leakyloo issue at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) Sustainability Awards 2022 where it was selected for an award in the Water Efficiency category. Richard Braid, Managing Director, commented: “Cistermiser has spent more than a…
Utelogy Corporation is continuing to unveil platform enhancements, forge new partnerships and expand internationally as it redefines the user experience in increasingly connected global workplaces. The company has been increasing headcount across EMEA and the US, and has also grown its US presence with new headquarters in Petaluma, California, and additional offices in Seattle, WA,…
Atalian Servest has named Frank Greenwood-Feane, Head of Governance & Business Support on its Tesco account, as the winner of its annual ONE Project innovation challenge which is open to employees across the business. Greenwood-Feane’s winning innovation will create a workflow portal to increase earning potential for frontline operatives, enhance employee retention, realise cost savings…
Indian startups HyperReality Technologies and Fluid AI have been named as winners of AkzoNobel initiative, Paint the Future, which oversees several global incubator programmes to accelerate innovation in the paint and coatings sector through collaboration. The winning submissions answered a call from AkzoNobel for innovative ways to enhance the digital consumer experience for its Dulux…
Johnson Controls has been named to the 2022 Fortune Change the World list for its OpenBlue solutions and OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service offering. Fortune’s Change the World list recognises companies that use creative tools to address society’s unmet needs and is evaluated based on measurable social impact, business results and degree of…
The Lufthansa lounge at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. has welcomed a futuristic new employee. Named LUFTH-I, this beta-stage robotic busser from Bear Robotics is helping employees by quickly collecting dirty dishes and glassware as it roams the lounge. LUFTH-I is then able to autonomously go to the cleaning area to drop off dishes…
Food systems transformation will take centre stage at Food4Climate’s first Pavilion at the UN climate summit in Egypt next month. The Food4Climate Pavilion which is supported by ProVeg International, Compassion in World Farming, Food Tank, FOUR PAWS, IPES-Food, A Well-Fed World, and 16 other NGOs, think-tanks – as well as commercial organisations, plans to highlight…
UK real estate developer F3GROUP has appointed Jon Dixon as its new CEO, with current CEO Gavin Gleave taking up a new role within the company as Executive Chairman. A qualified chartered surveyor, Dixon brings with him a wealth of experience in the real estate investment and development industry across Europe and the Middle East.…
Candice Webber has joined Bennett Hay to lead the boutique UK hospitality operator’s focus on food and drink and to head its culinary team. As Culinary Director, Candice will take on a senior role in the operator’s leadership team which already has a notable female headcount. Candice will be responsible for developing Bennett Hay’s company-wide…
The 49th edition of FM Industry partner event, the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF), has concluded successfully with a hybrid event hosted in Guangzhou following postponments caused by the Covid-19 pandemic attracting 50.19 million online visits. Organised under the marketing tagline, ‘Build a Better Home Together, Serve the New Pattern’, a seminar series at the…
A special sustainability award presented to Derrycourt, one of Ireland’s leading contract cleaning and facilities management businesses, by Diversey recognises the contribution the company has made to promoting sustainable cleaning. Eugene Grogan, Sector Sales Lead for BSC at Diversey Ireland, made the presentation to Gerard McCarthy, Operations Manager at Derrycourt, at a recent event in…
EMCOR UK’s collaborative practices have been recognised with a ‘Pioneers in Collaboration’ award from the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW), with the facility services provider additionally being re-elected as a corporate member of the institute’s Advisory Council. Established in 1990, ICW promotes collaborative working as a professional business discipline, assisting organisations in the public and…
Sodexo is celebrating its first quarter of a century operating in India. Since entering the market in 1997, the multinational foodservice and facility services provider has demonstrated agility and innovation by expanding its offering year-on-year to become a comprehensive employee experience services provider. With a team of 40,500+ professionals, Sodexo India is improving the quality…
Innovative application of AI-based technology supports inclusive recruitment and accelerates internal procedures used by the global facility services provider and its client organisations.
New food concept Rama Social, which blends Japanese flavours with Latin soul, has been selected as the winner of Elior UK brand, Lexington Catering’s annual casual dining competition. The winning team’s concept will be introduced across Lexington’s business, with members also enjoying a dinner at a top London restaurant, and a masterclass with Dhruv Baker,…
Schneider Electric has achieved an Honourable Mention in the Architecture category of Fast Company’s 2022 ‘World Changing Ideas Awards’ for IntenCity, its new net-zero carbon in building operation Building of the Future in Grenoble, France. With buildings responsible for an estimated 40 per cent of global CO2 emissions and more than 30 per cent of the…