Bidvest Noonan Becomes A Supporting Member Of The Society Of Food Hygiene And Technology
Bidvest Noonan, a leading provider of facilities services such as cleaning and security, has announced that it has become a supporting member of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT), the highest level of membership the society offers. This move demonstrates Bidvest Noonan's commitment to providing the highest standards of support to the sector.
Industry Experts And Senior Stakeholders Come Together To Discuss Taking APPG Report Forward
Report due next month responding to Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK report
Key representatives from across the cleaning and hygiene and public health sectors came together for a high-level meeting to discuss the recent report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry.
BCIA Young Engineers Network Elects Chair And Vice Chair
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that its Young Engineers Network (YEN) has elected its inaugural Chair and Vice Chair. Greg Smith, Lead Commissioning Engineer at E.ON Controls, has been elected to the position of Chair, with Abbie Bewley, Trainee Control Engineer with InTandem Systems, in the role of Vice Chair. BCIA President Graeme Rees described the announcement as “a great step forward for the YEN”.
BCIS Issues Five-Year Facilities Management Forecast
Demand For Repairs And Maintenance Could Fall As Maintenance And Cleaning Costs Set To Rise
By James Fiske, CEO, Building Cost Information Service.
The Facilities Management (FM) market will face difficulty over the next two years, as labour availability and high inflation drive an increase in costs. BCIS forecasts maintenance and cleaning costs are to rise by 4.8% and 7.7% respectively this year – the latest forecasts indicate R&M annual output could decline by around 2.9% in 2023. General inflation, as measured by the Retail Prices Index (RPI) is expected to fall to 7.0% by the end of the year.
Flexibility Of Chilled Beams And Ceilings Provides Cost Effective Solution For A More Energy Efficient HVAC System, Says CBCA
With energy prices continuing to rise and energy efficiency becoming more important as the UK aims to hit its net zero by 2050 target, the Chilled Beams and Ceilings Association (CBCA) has issued a reminder to commercial letting agents and facilities managers about the financial and environmental benefits of chilled beam technology.
Sustainability Tops Most Important Customer Demands For Cleaning Businesses In 2023
Almost four in five cleaning businesses say that sustainability will be of greatest importance to their customers in 2023 – an increase of over 25 per cent from last year.
CHSA’s Guarantee Extended To Quality Of Office Bin Liners
Buyers of office and wheeley bin liners are now protected by the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) quality guarantee.
