Facilities Management UK: March 2025 Contents

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Jangro Achieves Period Positive Workplace Certification To Drive Inclusive Hygiene Solutions In The Industry

Jangro Achieves Period Positive Workplace Certification To Drive Inclusive Hygiene Solutions In The Industry Jangro, the UK and Europe’s largest network of independent janitorial distributors, has taken another step forward in its commitment to inclusivity and sustainability by becoming a certified Period Positive Workplace.

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Workplaces Urged To Prepare Now For New Waste Law

Workplaces Urged To Prepare Now For New Waste Law From 31st March 2025, all workplaces in England have a legal duty to separate their recycling, food and black bin waste under the new ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation, but many are still unprepared according to phs Wastekit, a leading expert in waste management solutions.

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Kärcher Professional UK Launches ‘Sucker For A Good Deal’ Promotion

Kärcher Professional UK Launches ‘Sucker For A Good Deal’ Promotion Kärcher UK, a leading provider of cleaning solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its ‘Sucker for a Good Deal’ promotion aimed at supporting the built environment, logistics sector and manufacturing sector, giving businesses the opportunity to supercharge their cleaning efficiencies.

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Kimberly-Clark Professional At The Cleaning Show 2025, Stand No: G45

Kimberly-Clark Professional At The Cleaning Show 2025, Stand No: G45 From over 150 years to beyond, Kimberly‑Clark Professional will showcase its hygiene innovation heritage alongside the future of washroom dispensing at the Cleaning Show 2025. For the first time in the UK, Kimberly-Clark will be presenting the Andrex® Brand to its professional customers and introducing smart washroom innovation.

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The Cleaning Industry Is Ripe For Disruption: Why Innovation Is Overdue

The Cleaning Industry Is Ripe For Disruption: Why Innovation Is Overdue By David Lilly, chief executive of For Spills.

The commercial cleaning industry that services sectors as diverse as the supermarkets and restaurants to the NHS, is surprisingly stagnant. While technology has revolutionised countless other fields, from transportation to communication, cleaning largely relies on antiquated methods.

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It’s Time For Facilities Managers To Level Up Their Cleaning Game

It’s Time For Facilities Managers To Level Up Their Cleaning Game Tom Daniel, Professional Product Manager, at Kärcher, discusses why working with an all solutions provider will level up the cleaning operations of those in facilities management.

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How Smart Auditing Tech Helps Facilities Managers

How Smart Auditing Tech Helps Facilities Managers By Francis Lyons, CEO at ECAT.

Facilities managers face a wide range of challenges in their roles, which can vary greatly depending on the type of organisation and the size of the facility.

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BCO Launches New Guidance For Office Design Reflecting Hybrid Working Patterns And Net Zero Transition

BCO Launches New Guidance For Office Design Reflecting Hybrid Working Patterns And Net Zero Transition The British Council for Offices (BCO) has launched the third edition of its flagship Guide to Fit‑Out, which sets out best practice and expert advice on office interior design for occupiers and built environment professionals.

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Automatic Wheel‑Blocking System New From Hörmann

New – Automatic Wheel‑Blocking System From Hörmann Hörmann UK have introduced a new Automatic Wheel‑blocking system (AWB) for the ultimate in loading bay safety. Designed to counter the risk of the premature departure of a vehicle and ‘vehicle creep’ during loading and unloading operations, Hörmann’s AWB detects a reversing vehicle and securely blocks the rear wheel preventing it from moving – helping to eliminate human error and keeping warehouse personnel and drivers safe.

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BICSc Announce Prestigious Partnership With The Workplace Event

Sustainable Approach To Waste Management The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) is proud to announce its official partnership with The Workplace Event, solidifying its role as an industry leader in the professional cleaning sector.

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PTSG Makes Crumbling 300Metre Chimney Safe

PTSG Makes Crumbling 300-Metre Chimney Safe Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), via constituent company Pendrich Height Services, has completed a project to carry out urgent repairs to a power station chimney from which concrete was crumbling and causing an immediate danger.

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Fixed And Variable Speed Water Boosting With T-T's Hidro Boost®

Fixed And Variable Speed Water Boosting With T-T's Hidro Boost® Water pressurisation sets are used across various industries to give water the boost it needs when a site is suffering from low outlet pressure. Applications and their patrons might experience low pressure for multiple reasons.

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Scrub Up On The Latest Trends And Innovations At The Cleaning Show 2025

Scrub Up On The Latest Trends And Innovations At The Cleaning Show 2025 The Cleaning Show 2025 will take place 18th–20th March at ExCeL London, reaffirming its position as the UK’s largest event for cleaning, hygiene and facilities management. Reflecting the sector’s impressive growth and demand, the 2025 edition will be the biggest yet, boasting over 150 confirmed exhibitors, an expanded event space and a conference programme with 10 panel sessions across three days.

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Embracing The Everyday Office: Implications For Modern Design

Embracing The Everyday Office: Implications For Modern Design In the last couple of years, we have seen a dramatic shift in the way offices operate. With the pandemics end, many businesses found themselves in limbo, struggling to make the office attractive again after years of remote and hybrid working.

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Why 2025 Really Has To Be The Year You Move From Reactive To InitiativeTaking Safety Management

Why 2025 Really Has To Be The Year You Move From Reactive To Initiative‑Taking Safety Management Workplace safety expert Paul Rapuano, Rapid, a leading global workplace safety software company on the opportunity FM leaders should now be taking around workplace safety and how to avoid human workplace tragedies.

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Hochiki Training Academy Celebrates A Successful First Year

Hochiki Training Academy Celebrates A Successful First Year For fire safety engineers working within facilities industry, staying ahead of the curve with the latest technologies and best practices is paramount. In today's rapidly evolving fire safety landscape, continuous professional development is not just an advantage, it's a necessity.

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Safeguarding Solar Systems: A Guide For FM’s

Safeguarding Solar Systems: A Guide For FM’s As more UK businesses look to solar energy to help them meet their carbon reduction goals and cut energy costs, safety is coming under increasing scrutiny. Here, Christelle Barnes, UK Country Manager of SolarEdge Technologies, explains what Facilities Managers need to know to safeguard both their people and property when investing in solar.

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Enhancing The Performance And Longevity Of Warehouse, Storage And Logistics Buildings

Enhancing The Performance And Longevity Of Warehouse, Storage And Logistics Buildings Warehouse and logistics buildings are critical components of the UK’s supply chain industry, housing goods, machinery, and materials essential for operations. However, the structural durability of these facilities requires proactive maintenance and care to ensure efficiency and sustainability. Refurbishment of metal wall and roof cladding is a vital solution for maintaining the integrity of these properties.

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The Retrofit Challenge And Its Opportunities

The Retrofit Challenge And Its Opportunities Griff Thomas, MD for GTEC, part of the United Living Group, looks at the retrofit challenge – how do we address the sustainability of existing buildings, which make up the majority of building stock in the UK?

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Elevating Safety And Accessibility At Yeomanry Close With Stannah Lifts

Elevating Safety And Accessibility At Yeomanry Close With Stannah Lifts The Yeomanry Close retirement housing facility on Priory Road, Warwick, now boasts a modernised passenger lift as part of a comprehensive refurbishment plan with Warwick District Council aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of lift systems across their buildings.

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 TRILUX Unveils Smart Lighting Solution For TRIPOLIS Park Amsterdam Office Campus

TRILUX Unveils Smart Lighting Solution For TRIPOLIS Park Amsterdam Office Campus TRILUX is proud to announce its latest project at TRIPOLIS Park in Amsterdam – a pioneering office campus that skilfully blends heritage‑listed buildings with a striking new 11‑storey structure. Developed by FLOW Development, the revitalisation focuses on user well‑being, maximum sustainability and future‑proof technology.

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Reckitt Pro Solutions Are Proud To Be The Official Hygiene Partner For The 2025 London Cleaning Show Offering Products That Make Exceptional Hygiene Easy

Reckitt Pro Solutions Are Proud To Be The Official Hygiene Partner For The 2025 London Cleaning Show Offering Products That Make Exceptional Hygiene Easy Reckitt Pro Solutions is thrilled to announce they are the official hygiene partner for the 2025 London Cleaning Show (18-20th March) and will be bringing their portfolio of internationally recognised cleaning and hygiene brands to stand E5 at the ExCeL London Venue.

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