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Mitie Strengthens Thales UK Partnership With Seven‑Year Contract Extension

A Mitie cleaner with a back-mounted vacuum cleaner

  • Mitie has secured a seven‑year contract extension, worth £17 million per year, with Thales in the UK, part of the global technology group with markets in the defence and security, aerospace and space, digital identity and security
  • The contract will see Mitie deliver integrated facilities management services, including cleaning, energy management, landscaping and security across 16 Thales sites across the UK, including its Reading headquarters
  • Bringing its technology‑led approach to facilities transformation, Mitie will install over 4,000 new sensors across the Thales estate to reduce the downtime and energy use of critical building systems, like heating and ventilation

Mitie has secured a seven‑year contract extension with Thales UK, part of the global technology group with markets in the defence and security, aerospace and space, digital identity and security.


Bradford College Officially Opens STEM Building After £6.9m Refurb

Garden Mills Officially Opened Guests from education, construction, and regional employers joined staff and students for the official opening of Bradford College’s Garden Mills building.


Sodexo Collaborates With The Purpose Coalition To Expand Employment Opportunities For Prison‑Leavers

Rt Hon Justine Greening, Chair of The Purpose Coalition
Rt Hon Justine Greening
Chair of The Purpose Coalition
Carolyn Harris MP, Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East, recently hosted a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons. Organised together with Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Purpose Coalition, the event highlighted the transformative potential of hiring ex‑offenders and how businesses can drive greater employment opportunities for this untapped talent pool.


Platinum Unveils New Executive Team To Drive Growth As A Data‑Led, Responsible Business

the Platinum Executive Team Platinum Facilities, a specialist provider of hard facilities management services, has assembled a new executive leadership team to drive the company’s growth by developing its data‑led maintenance strategy and cementing its commitments as a responsible business.


Kingdom Security Shines With Two Top Awards At The Security And Fire Excellence Awards 2024

The Kingdom Security team onstage with their award Kingdom Security, a proud part of The Kingdom Group, has celebrated an extraordinary evening at the prestigious Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024, taking home two of the industry’s top awards.


Young Engineers’ Network Set For Strong Future Under New Chair & Vice Chair

The Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) logo The Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) Young Engineers Network (YEN) has grown and developed hugely in recent years under the leadership of its inaugural Chair Greg Smith, and now following the appointment of a highly experienced and driven new Chair and Vice Chair, the Network is committed to supporting and nurturing talented professionals even further.


PTSG Achieves Avetta TENure Certificate

A Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) has received the special Avetta TENure Anniversary 2024 certificate, celebrating its decade‑long partnership.

This 10+ year journey of maintaining rigorous compliance standards reflects the Group’s unwavering commitment to excellence.


Arts University Bournemouth Celebrates North Light Studios Renovations

Cutting the ribbon opening ceremony Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has celebrated the official launch of its renovated North Light Studios following a circa £1.2 million investment by the University.

First built in 2000, the iconic buildings operate as print, letter pressing, and fine art studios for students. The studios were originally designed to maximise light from the north – hence its name – by configuring horizontally pivoting glazing for consistent levels of daylight provision and natural ventilation.

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