Building Safety Act Is “Massive, But Not New”
There is nothing in the Building Safety Act for building services contractors to fear, according to a senior spokesperson for the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
VIVO Defence Starts Maintenance And Housing Services For The US Air Force
VIVO Defence Services begins looking after more than 1,000 operational building assets and nearly 1,500 military family homes for the United States Visiting Forces (USVF) in the UK.
ISS Joins New Inclusion Programme To Foster Diverse Management Talents
ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company, has joined the new ‘Generation Valuable’ training and mentorship programme, initiated by non-profit organisation Valuable 500. Through matching a C-suite mentor with a talented employee with a disability, the purpose is to foster an inclusive leadership culture and a diverse management talent pool.
ESS Wins Contract With Hertfordshire Constabulary
The Energy, Government and Infrastructure sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has won the Hertfordshire Constabulary catering and hospitality services contract. Flexibility and a commitment to promoting customer wellbeing are important elements of the offer.
MPs’ Report On Covid-19 Pandemic Calls For The Introduction Of Cleaning Standards
New report recommends wide-ranging measures to make sure the nation is ready for any future public health emergency
A new report by MPs into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic has called for the introduction of minimum standards for hand and other hygiene infrastructure and cleaning of venues to help make sure the nation is better prepared for any future public health emergency.
NEBOSH Construction Qualification Secures CSCS Recognition
NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading health and safety awarding bodies, has secured recognition from the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) for its UK construction qualification holders.
Government Strategy Highlights Value Of FM, Says BESA
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the government’s first comprehensive strategy for facilities management (FM).
Energy Efficiency Is The Best Way For Industry To Cut Costs And Reduce Emissions Right Now
● Independent report highlights 10 actions to help industrial users improve their energy efficiency right now
● Improving energy efficiency will reduce energy bills and emissions substantially in the short- to mid-term, without compromising productivity
● Industry is the world’s largest consumer of electricity, natural gas and coal, and accounts for 42 percent of electricity demand
With businesses around the world facing unprecedented pressure from the cost of energy and the urgency of climate change, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that improving industrial energy efficiency is the fastest and most effective way for a business to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The Energy Efficiency Movement is a global forum of around 200 organizations sharing ideas, best practices and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world.
