Corps Security has announced a second event to address the stigma around mental health in the UK’s security industry. Following a finding by leading academic, Professor Mark Button in 2020 that 40 per cent of security officers were presenting with symptoms of PTSD, Corps Security hosted an inaugural mental health event in May which called…
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Bakkavor Pizza in Harrow, a supplier to well-known supermarket chains including Sainsburys and Waitrose, faces severe disruption to supplies after months of negotiations on pay ends with GMB members’ rejection of a 5.9 per cent pay deal. Bakkavor Pizza’s predominately female workforce from ethnic Asian communities say it is time they had a decent pay…
The UK Apartment Association will be announcing five award winners at the Annual Build to Rent Conference and Awards ceremony in London on the evening of 2nd November 2023. ‘People Awards’ will recognise excellence, quality, and best practice in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, with a newly inaugurated series of ‘Whole Life Costing Awards’ highlighting…
The Wates Group will deliver a Major Works programme across Brent Council’s social housing portfolio under a new £35 million contract. Wates’ Living Space business will carry out the works which include installing new windows, kitchens and bathrooms, and lift refurbishments from in July with completion scheduled within 80 weeks. The contractor will also undertake…
Visitors to the annual Lunch! show at ExCel London on 27th and 28th September will be able to explore the latest food-to-go solutions from Sabert Corporation Europe. According to the Food to Go Market Report 2023 from industry analysts Lumina Intelligence, the food-to-go category demonstrated remarkable growth in 2022, surging by some 31.7 per cent…
British commercial cleaning company Cleanology has announced its third annual fundraising event in support of grassroots charity The Hygiene Bank which is dedicated to redressing the ‘injustices’ associated with hygiene poverty. Two previous editions of the event have raised approximately £40,000. The 2023 fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, 3rd October in The Balcony Room…
Compass Group has launched a career hub for people who are struggling to gain employment. The Social Partner Hub will support candidates from a range of backgrounds who are facing barriers to entry into the job market, including ex-offenders, care leavers, long term unemployed and people with disabilities. The platform is being launched as part of…
National Allotment Week (7th – 13th August 2023) will do much to remind the United Kingdom of the value of working the land but gaining access to an allotment – particularly in London – isn’t always easy. The Association for Public Service Excellence reports that nearly 87% of local authorities are experiencing an increase in…
Workplace and asset management solutions provider Accruent will host its annual ‘Accruent Insights’ user conferences in Nashville from 7-9th August and London from 12-13th September. Designed exclusively for professionals in workplace, facilities, and asset management, the Accruent Insights conferences present a unique opportunity for attendees to connect and network with our customer and partner community. …
Vacherin has raised more than £21,000 through a special fundraising event to support the valuable work of Luminary Bakery. The Vacherin London 20 charity spectacular was a core part of the London catering specialist’s 20th anniversary celebrations that brought together Vacherin’s team members, family, friends and clients for a ‘Taste of Vacherin‘ event. More than 100 people took…
ABM has been awarded a three-year cabin cleaning contract by LATAM Airlines, one of South America’s largest carriers. The partnership solidifies ABM’s presence at London Heathrow Airport, where it now serves 27 airlines and cleans approximately eight million seats annually. Under the contract, the facility services provider will clean around 150,000 seats each year as…
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a three-year contract to Compass Group business Medirest to manage catering and facilities management services. The partnership, which commenced in July 2023, aims to elevate service quality and enhance the overall experience for patients. Our thorough procurement process required bidders to increase pay for all staff to…
Westminster City Council and Veolia have announced the full-scale rollout of the UK’s largest electric refuse collection fleet. The vehicles are the next generation in electric Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) development and will deliver a cleaner and quieter service, powered directly by energy generated from the waste they collect. Housed in a specially designed depot,…
One of London’s best-preserved Victorian theatres, the Harold Pinter on Panton Street in Westminster, has received a fire system upgrade which uses the latest wireless technology. Known as the Comedy Theatre until 2011, the Pinter was built in 1881 to designed by Thomas Verity and, despite changes elsewhere in the building, its 796-seater three-level horseshoe…
Employees from Veolia participated in London’s annual Pride parade alongside a fleet of electric refuse collection vehicles adorned with a vibrant display of footprints to symbolise unity and diversity. Over seventy employees from across the country gathered to celebrate and support the group’s diverse workforce and the LGBTQIA+ communities they serve. Several departments contributed to…
Abloy UK has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD course, explaining the requirements of EN 13637:2015 for electrically controlled exit systems for use on escape doors and how to achieve safe electrically controlled escape doors. The course explores EN 13637, which was adopted by BSI in August 2015. The standard covers the application of electrical controls…
West End Gate, located on the Edgware Road in Marylebone, London, is a prestigious residential development comprising of eight buildings ranging from eight to 29 storeys. The development boasts modern architecture, efficient transport links, and state-of-the-art facilities. SOCOTEC Fire Engineering and Fire Risk Assessment have been appointed since 2018 to provide comprehensive fire safety support…
Green Light and The Institute of Nonverbal Communication will be hosting a three-day workshop in London on the practical application of research into behavioural analysis in security settings. Suitable for wide-ranging security and workplace professionals, including security operatives, trainers and assessors, the Tactical Risk Assessment of People (T.R.A.P.®) workshop will cover: assessing how the security…
In advance of London Climate Action Week (LCAW), Paul Wrighton, Director of Sustainable Infrastructure for the UK and Ireland at Johnson Controls, says harnessing the diversity of the capital’s buildings, technology, financing and upskilling local communities are key to the Mayor’s ambitious targets. London Climate Action Week is harnessing the power of London for global climate action.…
On the eve of Clean Air Day, Mark Bouldin – an environmental specialist at Johnson Controls, comments on London Mayor, Sadiq Khan’s decision to issue the capital’s third high ‘air pollution alert‘ this year. Clean Air Day is a chance to shed light on the importance of improving the air we breathe. With a large…
ASM Global is partnering with London Stadium, the home of Premier League football club West Ham United and U.K. Athletics, in a move that will create wide-ranging event content for the venue’s upcoming calendar. The initiative broadens the venue and event management company’s footprint in Europe and further enhances the venue’s competitive position in the…
Kieran Mackie, managing director of security solutions business Amulet, comments on recent lobbying by the Met police for the O2 Brixton Academy’s licence to be revoked after two people were killed in a crush at the venue in December. It has been reported the Met police have submitted an application for review of the Brixton…
‘Corps Security has announced that it will be hosting a vital mental health event, Mental Health – Security’s Invisible Enemy, in May during Mental Health Awareness Month. The event will aim to break the stigma around mental wellbeing in the security sector and bring together senior managers and leaders to discuss ideas, share experiences and…
Visitors to Safety & Health Expo 2023 at the Excel Centre in London from 16-18 May 2023. are invited to visit Stand SH1271 where they can meet CHAS’s team of compliance experts. The team will be on hand to explain the organisation’s risk management standards, including CHAS Elite which helps manage multiple supply chain risks via a…
Mechanical and electrical (M&E) services provider Jaguar have retained 150 Cheapside and 2 Gresham Street in the City for a fixed period of 3 years following successful retenders. 150 Cheapside is a 9-storey office building overlooking St. Paul’s Cathedral which has been managed by the same team at Jaguar since becoming part of the hard…
abrdn’s Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT) fund has submitted a planning application at its London Heathrow Radius Park campus for an inaugural renovation project to be financed by a £350 million sustainability-linked credit facility from Wells Fargo Bank. The project signals the opening of a new chapter in the fund’s strategy to deliver highly…
Not-for-profit company Capital Letters has made a major move in its work to tackle the homelessness crisis by partnering with unique property maintenance company EVO Digital Technologies (EVO) to digitalise its repairs, maintenance and compliance services through a unique tenant-driven platform. By automating a large part of the administration process related to the management of…
Allegion brand Briton will is co-sponsoring this year’s Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards at iconic London sporting venue The Oval on Thursday 17th November 2022. The 42nd GAI Education Awards will celebrate the outstanding educational achievements of architectural ironmongery professionals and will award a new class of GAI Diploma holders before showcasing the…
CBRE has selected Jaguar Building Services for a three-year mechanical and electrical contract at 90 Fetter Lane in the City of London, which is also known as The Bureau Building. The 1980s the office building has recently been extensively redeveloped to provide 74,000 sq. ft of lettable space, with a stylish modern reception, five-star office…
ABM has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide cleaning and security services at six sites operated by waste and resource management services provider LondonEnergy following a competitive pitch process. A team led by divisional director, Lee Fitzgerald, will deliver integrated cleaning and security services across several sites within the LondonEnergy estate. ABM will enhance the…
LexUnboxed, a cloud-based delivery service from Lexington Catering, is being extended to a six-mile radius of the company’s dedicated kitchen facilities at Cheapside in the City of London. Chefs have created a menu that appeals to all dietary requirements and is prepared using seasonally available, locally-sourced ingredients. Meals are transported in plant-based and fully compostable…
Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) and the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers have announced the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London, Nicholas Lyons, will attend a presentation event for their annual training awards on 22nd November. The presence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London continue a tradition established by previous holders…
Renowed 3D artist and sculptor Faith Bebbington supported by Veolia has unveiled ‘Tree Goddess’, the latest installation to be exhibited as part of the cultural art initiative from Art of London, ‘Brighter Future’, which features interpretations by up-and-coming artists of the theme, ‘building a better, brighter future in the city’. The installation at The Londoner…
Thousands are expected to watch The Sea Cadets’ annual Trafalgar Day Parade from Horse Guards Parade and The Mall towards Buckingham Palace on Sunday 16th October. Some 400 cadets from across the UK, ranging in age from 10 to 17, will be in the capital to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar and display their skills,…
The UK Apartment Association (UKAA) has announced its annual Build to Rent Conference and Industry Awards ceremony will be held under the theme, ‘The Pursuit of Excellence’, on 15th November when major players from the BTR sector will gather in London for its annual event which includes an awards ceremony. By focusing on excellence, the…
Adam Savitz, Sustainability Director EMEALA at Johnson Controls, comments on a recent announcement by the Mayor of London that the capital will need £75bn of private sector investment to meet net zero goal. Sadiq Khan said London needed to go “much further, much faster” to meet its net-zero goal. But as businesses across the UK…
Cloudfm has appointed Katrina Christopoulos as head of ESG.Christopoulos will drive environmental and social policies within the company, working with customers and suppliers to accelerate change. Her previous roles include leading sustainability at Bloomberg in their London Headquarters, dubbed one of the most sustainable offices in the world, and having global responsibility as ISS’s head…
Estate agency Chestertons Global reports that a record number of applicants to UK universities from the UAE is increasing demand for new homes in Central London. Data from the UCAS university admission service confirms a record number of students from the UAE have applied to UK universities in 2022. The UK is highly regarded as…
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.…
Totaljobs has selected Pareto FM to deliver hard services across its offices in London and Belfast, and project support at locations in Birmingham, Havant, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and Glasgow. Under the contract, Pareto FM will assume responsibility for all mechanical and electrical (M&E), and building fabric-related planned and reactive maintenance. UK job board Totaljobs…
CREFC Europe, a trade association for real estate lenders and the European real estate finance market, has announced its new Chair Elect at its Annual General Meeting. Nassar Hussain of Brookland, already a member of the CREFC Europe Board, has stepped into the Chair Elect role. Chris Bennett of DekaBank takes over as Chair from…
Alex Cadwallader and Neil Bennett of Leonard Curtis have been appointed as Joint Administrators of renowned prime contractor, Cheevers Poole Limited, which entered into administration on 8th September. The Chelsea-based business – established in 2013 – has operated in the super-prime property sector, offering a wide range of bespoke solutions for global clients on more…
Alternative property lender Cohort Capital has funded a £70 million facility for the acquisition of Lillian Penson Hall, a 100,000 sq ft purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the heart of London. The buyer is LPH Paddington Ltd, a company majority owned by Union Property Developments Ltd. The 313-unit, eight storey building on the historic…
London’s largest annual sport and physical activity conference will return on 21 September with a focus on places and spaces. Where: 30 Euston Square, Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2FP When: Wednesday 21 September 2022, National Fitness Day Timings: Conference from 09:00-16:45 | Networking after event from 17:00-19:00 Cost: Day tickets are available for £45.00. Active…
Jaguar Building Services has announced the first successful assessment of a property in London under the NABERS UK Energy for Offices Scheme for one of its client properties. The assessment was undertaken by Adam Nguyen, an energy manager with Jaguar who is one of two NABERS UK Licensed assessors at the company. Launched in November…
Atlas Security is adding a range of tech-enabled services to its offering in the UK following the opening of a new control room. The new facility is designed to support the adoption of technologies that facilitate the growing trend towards ‘blended’ manned guarding and systems security contracts. The management of security, in addition to Atlas’…
Following a recent retender process for CBRE on behalf of Deka Properties, Jaguar Building Services have retained the M&E contract at the St Botolph Building in the City of London for a further 3-year period. The building is located in the prestigious EC3 insurance district and provides over 500,000 sq ft of office space for…
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) in the UK has renewed and expanded the remit of its cleaning contract with Churchill Group. PHSO helps people with complaints that have not been resolved by the NHS, government departments and other public sector organisations. Churchill began its partnership with the PHSO in 2018 at its head…
Katy Slater, Regulatory Director, New Growth Platforms at Reckitt, explains how ‘nudge theory’ is boosting hygience confidence at large-scale events, and informing protocols at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. After two years of the pandemic, a greater understanding of hygiene and the role we collectively play in enhancing hygiene habits to help reduce the spread…
As educational facilities revel in a summertime of empty hallways and classrooms, Sue Corrick, EMEA Product Manager at Allegion UK, explains why it’s the perfect time to assess fire door hardware. The great British summertime has arrived, known for its quintessential rainy days, packed out beach fronts and extended educational term breaks. By the time…
CH&CO business Gather & Gather has won a five-year contract extension from Charlton Athletic Football Club as the exclusive caterer for The Valley stadium and Sparrows Lane training ground. Gather & Gather’s specialist stadia team will continue to provide all hospitality and retail concourse catering at The Valley on matchdays, as well as selling conferences…
Compass Group business ESS Defence has been recognised as a Platinum Partner of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC). ESS enjoys a longstanding relationship with the RNRMC which is the principal charity of the Royal Navy, and exists to support sailors, marines and their families for life. This was marked at a recent…
At the end of 2025, Openreach, the infrastructure division of BT, will be switching off its copper network. This means that the UK’s analogue network – the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) will no longer be available. Dan Whittington, Head of Utilities at international MEP consultancy Whitecode, considers how…
According to the latest survey from Handelsbanken, 49 per cent of small and mid-sized professional landlords with a minimum of four properties in the UK are planning to increase their portfolios in the year ahead, as optimism about residential and commercial property builds despite fears of an economic downturn and the cost of living crisis.…
SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade body has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories of the Association Excellence Awards which salute the vital work trade associations undertake on behalf of their members. The first nomination for Best Membership Support Since Covid-19recognising the organisation’s on-going response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has included offering members…
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,…
Veolia proudly marched in this year’s Pride in London parade, with an electric collection vehicle in vivid rainbow colours taking centre stage alongside colleagues and allies to support its diverse workforce and the LGBTQ+ communities the company serves. Veolia’s fully electric street cleansing fleet operating in the West End and dedicated team ensured a swift,…
Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, comments on the response of fire crews in West London to a devastating industrial fire last month on the very same road that destroyed a similar business on the same road in Park Royal in London two years earlier. The major blaze at the Al Bahij bakery…
Ekho, the newest hybrid wireless fire detection solution from Hochiki, has been installed in six blocks of apartment buildings operated by a North London borough. EN54-25 approved and RED compliant, the solution uses the latest in radio networking technology and provides a robust ‘always on’ network of devices which automatically adapt to changing environmental conditions.…
Transforming into one of London’s finest public parks, Exchange Square at Broadgate recently underwent significant remodelling to create a haven for office employees and visitors alike. Positioned over the tracks of Liverpool Street Station, Exchange Square’s meandering paths sought inspiration from the landscapes of East Anglia, quadrupling the amount of green space at the central…
Lovers of delicious deep fried chicken (or vegan chicken) can now head over to Upper Street in Angel, Islingon for a full menu of tea brined, buttermilk soaked and double dunked crispy chicken burgers, strips, wings, wraps and Mother Clucker’s famed, WOWffles: Chicken & Waffles. Top your meal off with an assortment of cajun, filthy,…
British Land has re-awarded the five-year mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance contract for its portfolio of properties at Paddington Central in London to Jaguar Building Services following a competitive re-tender. The new contract relates to the provision of services at 3 Sheldon Square, 2 Kingdom Street, 4 Kingdom Street and surrounding areas of the estate.…
Visitors to Safety & Health Expo 2022 are invited to visit Stand SH1254 where they can meet the CHAS team and find out more about how CHAS can help you work safer and more efficiently while safeguarding your reputation. Businesses can also visit the CHAS stand to learn about new risk management standards, such as…
RO Real Estate, a subsidiary of UK family-owned business, The RO has successfully pre-let two food retail units on its development at Solstice Park in Amesbury, Wiltshire. Work on the units is underway with completion expected over the summer and customer visits expected to commence later this year. Tenants include leading food retailer Greggs, the…
BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNPPRE) has announced the strategic appointed of Fergus Keane from Cushman & Wakefield as the new Head of its Central London Office Investment team. Keane, currently an international partner in Cushman & Wakefield’s London Markets team, has over two decades of experience in commercial property throughout the UK and Ireland. Working…
Project and cost management consultancy Stature London has relocated to new offices in Wilton Road near Victoria Station. The 2,500 sq ft premises were previously a Pret A Manger training academy, with Stature London managing their fit-out prior to its move. The consultancy recently recruited five new members of staff and appointed Lee Marple as…
WAITROSE AND SAINSBURY’S SUSHI MAKER LOSES TIPS OF FINGERS IN ACCIDENT THEN CLAIMS BOSSES SENT HIM TO A&E IN TAXI “If they sent the fingertips with ice with me to the hospital I’d still have them intact today,” says GMB Union member A sushi maker sliced off the tips of two fingers in and accident…
GV Group CEO Tevin Tobun was one of 40 attendees at a reception hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales in recognition of the annual “Powerlist” of the most influential black people in Britain. Tobun has been included on the list for four consecutive years because of the success of his logistics company, with philanthropic…
ASM Global has been selected to manage Olympia London as it undergoes a dramatic transformation as one of Europe’s most historic exhibition venues. The announcement is a critical step in the redevelopment of Olympia London and will see ASM Global take management responsibility for the exhibitions and events business. The move expands ASM’s…
Canary Wharf Group has appointed Corps Security to deliver security services across its retail portfolio. Under the three-plus-two-year contract, more than 80 officers will deliver corporate and retail security services. Canary Wharf takes its name from the quay where fruit and veg from the Mediterranean and Canary islands was once unloaded. The disused Docklands…
Bidvest Noonan has appointed Eddie Ingram to the newly created role of Chief Services Officer and named Sarah Cork as Managing Director of its National Security Solutions Business Unit. As Chief Services Officer, Eddie Ingram will be responsible for developing strategies to improve the performance of its operations and ensure the business provides the very…
Incentive QAS has been awarded a three-year cleaning contract at Aldermary House, the City of London headquarters of one of the UK’s leading independent property management agencies following a competitive tender. The contract, which has been added to the property agent’s main framework agreement, will see the facility services provider deliver morning cleaning and a…
OVO Arena Wembley is the new name for one of the U.K.’s most coveted live entertainment venues. Synonymous with some of the world’s biggest artists and shows for over 60 years, the iconic concert and events venue which is managed by ASM Global, leading venue management and services company is expected to welcome…
Centrepoint, one of the UK’s largest charities dedicated to combating youth homelessness, has released images of a new, 33-modular-home development for young people in Peckham, South London. Reuben House is part of the charity’s Independent Living Programme, which seeks to provide 300 young people a home and entry-level or apprenticeship roles that lead to full time…
Venues by CH&CO has been selected as the catering partner for Brewers’ Hall, the home of the City of London Livery company representing brewers in the United Kingdom. The partnership is worth £2 million over a period of five years from January 2022 and continues a 20-year relationship with the venue which reopens in April…
ABM UK managing director, John McPherson, explains how collaboration can plug a widely reported technical skills gap in the UK. The events of the past 18 months have changed many things, but one which remains is the acute skills gap which the facilities management industry faces. There is no denying that the sector’s technical workforce…
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced the finalists for the Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Golden Service Awards 2022. Dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the cleaning industry by their organisers, the awards recognise “excellence, performance and commitment” within cleaning and facilities management. An independent panel of judges from BICSc has shortlisted 59 finalists from 24 companies,…
30.11.2021, 11:03 Atalian Servest Awarded Place on London Procurement Framework Atalian Servest has been awarded a place on the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Estates and Facilities Management procurement framework until the end of October 2024. Members of the framework include high-profile universities and professional academies, as well as major heritage and public sector bodies.…
17.11.2021, 11:24 Helping Reskill the Low Paid in London ABM has pledged £192,000 of unspent Apprenticeship Levy funding as part of a new initiative with the London Progression Collaboration (LPC) to support small and medium sized businesses and social enterprises with low paid workers. LPC, an innovative project that supports Londoners with starting high…
12.11.2021, 15:52 ABM Receives UK Aviation Accreditation ABM has been awarded in-flight supplier accreditation by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as it strengthens its aviation offering following the opening a new, 2,000 SF international distribution centre (IDC) at Manchester Airport. The IDC is the second of its kind for ABM, following the…
05.11.2021, 13:35 Westfield Shopping Centre Contracts Mitie has won a new three-year contract with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) to deliver security services at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, Europe’s two largest shopping centres. The contracts, which also cover site patrol and control room management, include bespoke training for all 230 Mitie Security Officers on site to…
01.11.2021, 14:11 Milestone for UK’s Tallest Premier Inn Hotel Rockwell and Whitbread have marked the official topping out ceremony for the UK’s tallest Premier Inn hotel at Westferry in London. Located adjacent to Westferry DLR station, the £151 million project comprising a 400-bedroom hotel and 68 new homes will now mark Westferry as a destination in…
21.10.2021, 17:17 Residential Energy Metering Contract Insite Energy has been selected to install and service pre-paid metering at the new South Quay Plaza luxury residential development in Canary Wharf. Part of the ongoing redevelopment of the London Docklands, the 628-property site represents a flagship project for developer, Berkeley Homes Southeast London (BHSEL). The development has…
30.09.2021, 13:31 Safeguarding Tower Block Residents from Fire Residents of a London tower block awaiting the replacement of cladding identified as unsuitable following the Grenfell Tower tragedy are being protected by a wireless detection and evacuation system following guidance issued by the National Fire Chiefs Council. The landmark tower in Deptford, South-East London, had…
30.09.2021, 12:50 Residential PPM Contract Award Polyteck Group has secured a one-year contract to provide planned preventive maintenance (PPM) services at Lillie Square, a new landscaped residential development in West London in the latest of a series of contract wins. As part of the contract with Management and Capital & Counties Properties PLC, the facility…
23.09.2021, 20:49 Launch of Portico Lifestyle Tailored guest services provider Portico Lifestyle has launched an online concierge platform. The online platform provides access to a curated range of products and experiences to all customers and clients. Enabling services that are unavailable even from top hotel concierge services including at home dining experiences, the platform…
23.09.2021, 17:29 London Metropolitan University Catering Contract London Metropolitan University has awarded a new catering and hospitality contract to Gather & Gather. The two-year contract which commenced on 1st August 2021 is worth £1.5 million and will see Gather & Gather introduce fresh and innovative menus at multiple outlets within the university’s campuses on Holloway…
22.09.2021, 13:07 Principal Tower BMS Installation Schneider Electric has been selected to supply the building management system at Principal Tower, a 175 metre apartment block on Brookfield’s mixed-use Principal Place development in the London Borough of Hackney. Designed by Foster & Partners, the new residential building is pioneering hotel-style living in Britain’s capital, with its developer…
22.09.2021, 12:28 Thames Water Contract Kier has been appointed by Thames Water to deliver a £66 million design and build project at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works (STW) in Isleworth, West London. The new works on the site of Thames Water’s third-largest sewage treatment works will include the design and construction of significant new facilities designed to provide…
16.09.2021, 18:27 How the Environment is Changing Our Relationship with Plastic Planning and outsourcing non-core activities are essential for entrepreneurs seeking to grow smaller businesses. The mass manufacture fo plastic was one of the most important innovations of the twentieth century, making available to the world a material that was first displayed at the Great…
08.09.2021, 01:16 Just Eat Appoints JLL to Find European Inner-city Scoober Hubs JLL has been appointed by global online food delivery marketplace Just Eat to acquire leasehold properties for its inner-city ‘Scoober’ hubs across the United Kingdom and Europe. Scoober, the company’s delivery model in Europe, provides hubs for couriers to begin and end their…