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HD Sharman Group Ltd acquires ITAC Ltd

HD Sharman Group Ltd acquires ITAC LtdGutter and roof refurbishment specialists HD Sharman Group Ltd acquire adhesive and coating manufacturer ITAC Ltd.


BCC ‘Worried And Concerned’ By Proposed Post-Brexit Immigration RulesBCC Chairman Paul Thrupp

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has said it is ‘very worried and concerned’ about the ‘huge’ possible impact of Government proposals to introduce an ‘Australian-style points-based’ immigration system from 2021.


Four Signs You Are At Risk Of Occupational Asthma In The Workplace

Employees working in industries where exposure to irritating substances is common, should look to these four signs from industrial disease experts to minimise the risk of contracting occupational asthma.


Tearing Down The Carbon Footprint Of Buildings With New International Standard

Contributing nearly 40 % of global CO2 emissions from energy, the building sector has enormous potential to clean up our world. A new International Standard helps the industry do just that by optimizing how buildings are used as well as effectively reusing and recycling their components when their time is finally up.


Place Partnership Completes State-Of-The-Art Emergency Services Hub

Construction has been completed on a state-of-the-art emergency hub which will provide a more efficient and effective fire service for the people of Wyre Forest.

Place Partnership has managed the construction of the 162,000 sq ft Wyre Forest Emergency Services Hub in Kidderminster, on behalf of its client the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS).


Senior Appointment Announcements at Paragon Group

Sean Shine, Chief Executive Officer of Paragon GroupSean Shine Appointed Chief Executive Officer

Patrick Crean Appointed Executive Chairman

John Rogers Appointed Executive Director

Paragon Group, the leading provider of Customer Communications, Identification and Graphics Services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Shine as CEO. Mr Shine succeeds Patrick Crean (Paragon’s principal shareholder), who will now take on the role of Executive Chairman. John Rogers, currently Head of Corporate Development, has also been promoted to Executive Director.


Renewables Power 10% of NHS Estate

British Gas to provide NHS Property Services with clean electricity for facilities it manages for the NHS England.

NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has signed a contract to source 100% of its electricity demand from renewable sources.


Trade Body Issues Guide To Tackling Rats

A national trade body has warned facilities managers to be on guard as milder winters drive a rise in rats.

Cold winters create a ‘natural cull’ of the pest’s population, but warmer weather in recent years has seen numbers increase.


Hawthorn Leisure Sign New Security Contract

Andrew Cannons, Pub Property Director, Hawthorn Leisure

A new three-year nationwide agreement with Secure Empty Property streamlines closed-house refurbishment and disposals

Hawthorn Leisure, the pub operations arm of NewRiver REIT plc, has signed a three year service agreement with Secure Empty Property Limited, a specialist vacant property security contractor.


Altro’s Adhesive-Free Floors Collection Has Grown

Altro has added innovative new ranges to its award-winning, adhesive-free, sustainable floors to offer adhesive-free options for a host of applications in the building. Benefits include enhanced comfort underfoot and greater sound impact reduction, as well as greater creative freedom as more colour and wood design options give complete flexibility for differing application areas. Altro’s adhesive-free floors also feature the most advanced Altro Easyclean technology, while retaining the benefits of reduced installation time and 100% recyclability.

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