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December 2007

PHS Datashred – 14 million reasons to celebrate
PHS Datashred, three years on and seven acquisitions later, the company boasts an annual turnover of £14million, has more than 160 staff and services the whole of mainland UK.

Last call for building nominations
Nominations for the 2007/2008 Building Cleanability Awards close on 31st December 2007 and, if you haven’t already done so, make sure you enter one or more buildings across the ten separate Awards entry categories.

GSH welcomes new Group HR Director
GSH Group plc has recently appointed Ian Berg as Group Human Resources Director to spearhead its continuous drive for People Excellence.

Screwfix launches exclusive range of site power tools
Designed and manufactured by Makita and exclusive to Screwfix, the new SITE range features exceptional performance with all the features and support associated with a world leading manufacturer.

Industry’s definitive technical guide to modern day high availability UPS Solutions is launched
Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd. (UPSL), announces the launch of the third edition of the industry’s definitive guide to modern UPS and critical power protection solutions.

GSH Scoops E-business Award
Leading Facilities and Energy Management provider, GSH Group plc has won this year’s i-FM e-business award

7 Day Catering bags Capita Services contract
National contract caterer, 7 Day Catering, have continued their success in the business services sector with a new contract with Capita Services Birmingham.

New Wuduseat for Prayer rooms
A dedicated solution for the Muslim religious ritual washing as part of prayer has been launched, and is set to become a standard fixture in all multi-faith prayer rooms.

British workers don’t bring environmental good habits to work
Brits are leaving their environmentally friendly habits at home with a fifth of UK workers saying they take no steps to be ‘green’ at work.

Jacobsen triple mower improves presentation at Newgale Holiday park
Newgale Holiday Park, overlooking St Bride’s bay in an area of outstanding natural beauty within the Pembrokeshire National Park, has taken delivery of a new Jacobsen Tri-King ride-on triple mower

Whitehall landscapes purchase first Ransomes HR 3300T out front rotary mower
Ian White, proprietor of Whitehall Landscapes, the landscaping and grounds care contractor based at Ansley near Nuneaton in Warwickshire, has purchased the first production version of the new Ransomes HR 3300T out front rotary mower, launched recently at SALTEX. RANSOMES JACOBSEN is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.

Tony Team waste system doesn’t cost the earth
As the cost of UK landfill continues to increase and the benefits of recycling commercial waste grow, Marshall’s Yard, Dransfield Properties’ £39 million shopping, commercial and leisure complex in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire has become one of the latest ventures to incorporate Tony Team’s waste management solutions into its successful development.

November 2007

PHS Greenleaf puts the magic into Christmas!

Top safety accreditation for ELGA Process Water

BS 2005 Step Forward

Architectural Ceramics takes tiles to a new dimension

New environmentally friendly urinal hygiene service to save millions in wasted water bills

FrontLine goes Mobile:

Screwfix sales continue to grow

De-Pack embraces a greener environment

Recycled bales stretching from London to Casablanca and back…

Inviron wins prestigious award

Green Conference proves a hit

October 2007

Washroom water saving devices: uptake lagging behind concern, says PHS Survey

Lighting management built in from the start at 15 Fetter Lane

Cracking down on solvent abuse

New product additions bring record page count in new screwfix catalogue

ClearView gains ‘Investor in People’ accreditation

Hochiki unveils new low cost voice alarm system

Sparsholt College Hampshire triumph in UK Landscape Skills competition

New Contract for Claremont

Nationwide Invests in Taylor Woodrow Facilities Management

VMC announces DaimlerChrysler contract

ACM showcases waste management services for the facilities management industry at Hotelympia

September 2007

New chemical waste division

National contract with Bhs

Call for more training

Work to begin on development of UK’s first virtual reality construction management training centre

Stonemartin Launches Innovative Space2Share Scheme

Problem solved using FDP Aurora InterActive and WyrFree

Landmark deal as Flakt Woods ties knot with ebm-papst

Unique opportunity to discover more about Floors-2-Go’s contract division

Enlightened worship at St Barnabas Cathedral

Sika Announces New General Manager

Pulling out the stops for refurbishment of Film House

The future has to be ‘green’ says construction

Energy Efficient LED fire exit sign

RWM07 to practice what it preaches

Experts seek construction deaths answers

State of the art refurbishment

August 2007

Friendly formality and a smile as you dial please, say customersFriendly formality and a smile as you dial please, say customers
We may not expect a hat to be raised, but a polite 'good morning' and a smile more...

Enhancing the visitor experience at Tower BridgeEnhancing the visitor experience at Tower Bridge
Digital Signage Specialist Saville Audio Visual has installed a new range of digital signage and presentation systems in the prestigious Tower Bridge exhibition more...

Focusing on the 21st century workplace
New ways of working — and new threats to the health of employees — are the focus of a groundbreaking new course at The University of Nottingham more...

1st Ever Atex certified ‘Metal Mickey’ installed in UK
Forward Vision CCTV is celebrating the successful installation of the fist ever ATEX certified (explosion-proof) ‘Metal Mickey’ cameras more...

Security is coming to stay
Having got the new look of the magazine well under way we have now commenced work on the next step in our development of Qube magazine more...

DTZ and Donaldsons combine
DTZ has acquired the business and assets of Donaldsons LLP, the privately owned, UK-based property consultancy more...

Sodexho wins again with Leicester City Council contract
Sodexho, an FM services provider, has announced the signing of a three-year fabric maintenance contract with Leicester City Council more...

Mackintosh’s masterpiece set for £8.7 million ‘facelift’Mackintosh’s masterpiece set for £8.7 million ‘facelift’
The largest and most ambitious conservation and refurbishment project ever conceived for Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s masterpiece at The Glasgow School of Art more...

Young superstar nets corporate backing
Nine year-old golfing phenomenon Maxwell Martin has secured a three-year support grant more...

UBS grants a 250 year ground lease to Oxford Properties
at its 530,000 sq ft riverside development, Watermark Place, London EC4 more...

Ex-Or Acquired By Honeywell
Ex-Or has announced its acquisition by Honeywell more...

Johnson Controls appoints new Vice President to lead project management business
Mark Johnson appointed Vice President, Design and Project Management more...

MITIE makes the Skills Pledge
MITIE is delighted to announce that on the 14th June 2007, it became one of the first employers to make the Skills Pledge more...

HKR receive planning permission for Dublin’s ¤750m Northern Quarter Development
HKR Architects (HKR), has announced that the firm’s design for the regeneration of Dublin’s Northern Quarter has received planning permission from Dublin City County Council. more...

July 2007

Air Cooling Solutions For The Warmer Months
Air Cooling Solutions For The Warmer MonthsParrs, has enhanced its existing range of mobile air conditioners, air coolers and fans with a host of new models more...

 

 

OTEX Laundry System Kills Superbugs And Cuts Costs
OTEX Laundry System Kills Superbugs And Cuts CostsAn ozone-based laundry system is boosting hygiene standards and cutting costs for hospitals and a wide range of commercial businesses more...


Bell Security Is CameraWatch Sponsor
Bell Security Is CameraWatch SponsorSecurity systems integrator Bell Security Ltd has taken a lead role as a founding sponsor of CameraWatch (www.camera watch.org.uk) more...

 

Small In Size, Big In Features – The Handeman® Hot Water Hand Wash Unit
Small In Size, Big In Features – The Handeman® Hot Water Hand Wash UnitSmall in size – there is no equivalent product more compact currently available – but big in features more...

 


Ladderstore.com Lends Support To HSE Ladder Exchange

Ladderstore.com Lends Support To HSE Ladder ExchangeBusinesses using ladders will be in the spotlight this June and July as the Health & Safety Executive focuses its attention on ladder safety more...

 

 

Joint Action Needed For Workplace Comfort, Says Expert
Joint Action Needed For Workplace Comfort, Says ExpertA leading climate control expert is calling for a more joined-up approach to workplace environment more...

 

 


Be Seen To Be Green With Videoconferencing

Be Seen To Be Green With Videoconferencing Saville Audio Visual has initiated a campaign to highlight the undeniable benefits of using videoconferencing more...

 

 


Selectaglaze Launches “Window Protection Systems” Brochure

Selectaglaze Launches “Window Protection Systems” BrochureSince Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze Ltd launched the first purpose designed range of window protection systems almost two years ago, the company has continuously assessed market needs and developed both new and existing products more...

'
Windows Of Opportunity' From New Bisley Brochure

Windows Of Opportunity' From New Bisley BrochureFrom the leading name in office storage comes a new style all-in-one brochure that features the complete Bisley offering more...

 


Steelcase Builds New London ‘Worklife’ Dedicated To The Future Of Offices
Steelcase Builds New London ‘Worklife’ Dedicated To The Future Of OfficesSteelcase, the world’s leading office furniture manufacturer and workspace designer, today announced the development of a centre in London dedicated to the future of offices environments more...

Construction Industry Ready To Blow Away The Smoke
Workers in the Construction industry are getting ready to enjoy the benefits of going smoke-free more...

Designing Community
The latest offering from David Walters supplies Architects, Designers, Planners, developers etc. with important information more...

Milton Keynes Council Reduces Energy
The city of Milton Keynes is using Echelon’s technology to remotely control and monitor streetlights in the city more...

June 2007

OEP Group PLC takes to the stand at Procurement Solutions - leading office furniture company talks sustainability - STAND 200
OEP Group will be making the case for sustainable office furniture at this year’s Procurement Solutions show more...

Thanks A Million, ELGA!
Thanks A Million, ELGA!ELGA Process Water's millionth litre of regenerated ion exchange resin helps the environment
ELGA Process Water’s regeneration station has regenerated more than a million litres of ion exchange resin more...

Cleaning Schedules & Barrier Mats The Key To Smart, Safe Entrance Flooring, Says PHS Survey
Maintaining smart, clean flooring in foyers and reception areas can be an uphill battle for the busy FM more...

‘No if’s, No Butts’ ‘Place your orders now!’
With only one month left until the smoking ban comes into force in England, the No Butts Bins Company Ltd (NBB) is urging organisations to get their orders in more...

Remote Controlled Ransomes Spider Mower Maintains Munitions Bunkers At RAF Bases In LincolnshireRemote Controlled Ransomes Spider Mower Maintains Munitions Bunkers At RAF Bases In Lincolnshire
Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd has delivered the latest version of the remote controlled slope mower more...

Major Acquisition For Charlton House
Independent staff caterers, Charlton House, have acquired Chester Boyd more...

New Computer Cushion From Back Support Specialists
It may seem absurd to worry about being injured by your computer. Driven mad by its quirky and unreliable software more...

Edinburgh City Council’s Bereavement Services Add Two More Ransomes Highway Triplex Mowers To Growing Fleet
Edinburgh City Council’s Services for Communities, Bereavement Services has recently taken delivery of two new Ransomes Highway 2130 triple mowers more...

Cabinet Innovation From PANDUIT™ At BICSI In DublinCabinet Innovation From PANDUIT™ At BICSI In Dublin
PANDUIT™ presents the new NET-ACCESS™ Cabinet at the BICSI European Conference more...

Green Ideas Thrive In Construction
'Ideas are the currency of the future' - a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) survey into innovation in the construction industry more...

Hargreaves Building Products Purchases Lytag LTD
Hargreaves Building Products has announced the purchase of Lytag Ltd more...

British Business Lags Behind Schools In Use Of Interactive Whiteboards, New Research Shows
The huge advances in interactive whiteboard technology in British classrooms have left the corporate world playing catch up more...

Energy Event 2007
Insight and innovation are the key messages as CBI, Tesco and Bloomberg deliver director level information more...

BSIA Welcomes CVIT Crime Reduction CharterBSIA Welcomes CVIT Crime Reduction Charter
The British Security Industry Association has welcomed the signing of a Cash and Valuables in Transit Crime Reduction Charter more...

May 2007

FIRA Launches New Online Specifiers’ Guide - Designed To Make Life Easy
FIRA has launched a new online specifiers’ guide, which is designed to help specifiers determine what standards apply to specific office and contract furniture applications more...

XMO Strata Takes ABB / Coteba / ExxonMobil Award
Sign installation and maintenance company Xmo Strata has won its second customer award in as many months more...

Industry Returns Best Quarter In More Than Two Years
Product sales’ volumes for the construction industry have shown their best quarter in more than two years more...

New Book From Gower Publishing Addresses The Current Energy Challenges
‘Outsourcing Energy Management’ By Steven Fawkes more...

RIBA Opens A New State-of-the-art Educational Space For Excellence In Teaching And Learning Through Design
The Royal Institute of British Architects new Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning through Design (CETLD) Bene Education Room opened more...

Green-Works Offer Green Carpet Tiles…
In A Variety Of Colours!

Green-Works has over a million pre-used, high quality carpet tiles that will still provide many years of useful service more...

Getting Greater Value From Your SWMPs
Construction waste accounts for a third of all waste produced in this country, and the costs of disposal are continuing to rise more...

Construction Industry And Inspire East To Create Sustainable Communities In The East Of England
Inspire East and CIC sign the Memorandum of Understanding more...

New Research Reveals The Scale Of The Challenge Faced By Industry To Become A First-Choice Employer
Positive Image campaign seeks to target under-represented black and ethnic minority groups more...

April 2007

Bell Security Appoints Mark Petre To Build Fire UK
Bell Security Appoints Mark Petre To Build Fire UK Bell Security is moving to unify and further develop its UK-wide fire systems business, renamed Fire UK. Mark Petre has joined as General Manager to oversee the process. ...more

Integral Wins £800,000 Contract for Newcastle Live Theatre
Integral has won a competitive tender to deliver M&E services as part of extensive renovation work at Newcastle Live Theatre ...more

BBC Show Gives Timely Reminder To Businesses To Shred Confidential Material To Prevent ID Fraud
BBC Show Gives Timely Reminder To Businesses To Shred Confidential Material To Prevent ID FraudPHS Datashred has welcomed a BBC documentary that raises awareness of the growing problem of identity theft in the UK ...more

Kardex Announces New Managing Director
Adrian Golby is to become the new managing director Kardex UK. Golby will direct the growth of the business by managing sales, marketing and business development teams ...more

An “MOT” For Health, Safety And Welfare In Schools and Colleges
An “MOT” For Health, Safety And Welfare In Schools and Collegesems of Horsham, West Sussex are pleased to announce the introduction of the Safe School Audit, to provide an “MoT” for the health, safety and welfare provision of schools and colleges ...more

Tyco Electronics installs fast-track AMP NETCONNECT network cabling system for Staffordshire University
The AMP NETCONNECT Business Unit of Tyco Electronics has installed a Category 6 network cabling system with more than 2000 outlets at one of Staffordshire University's buildings in Stafford ...more

HFL Building Solutions Lays Solid Foundations In First Year
HFL Building Solutions Lays Solid Foundations In First YearHFL Building Solutions is celebrating its first highly successful year of business and to cap the milestone, is announcing its expansion into the Midlands ...more

Green light for Stratford Station upgrade
Plans for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to be the 'Public Transport Games' took an important step forward in March ...more

1,200 OTEX laundry systems killing bugs and cutting carbon footprints
1,200 OTEX laundry systems killing bugs and cutting carbon footprintsA revolutionary laundry system is helping a wide range of businesses improve hygiene standards and at the same time reduce utility costs and carbon footprints ...more

 

 

March 2007

Consultancy And Support Teams Further Expand At EmsConsultancy And Support Teams Further Expand At Ems
Five further appointments have strengthened the team at ems more...

 

King Sturge Appoints Modus FM in 3-Year ContractKing Sturge Appoints Modus FM in 3-Year Contract
Modus FM are delighted to announce that King Sturge has selected them to supply a comprehensive range of maintenance services more...

New Guide To Managing Power Protection For Critical SystemsNew Guide To Managing Power Protection For Critical Systems
The Power Protection Guide provides detailed information on how to design and implement secure power continuity plans more...

 

 

 

 

PHS Survey Explores FM Role In Environmentally Sound Waste Management PracticePHS Survey Explores FM Role In Environmentally Sound Waste Management Practice
With growing corporate concern about issues of sustainability and environmental protection, the fourteenth PHS Quarterly Facilities Management Survey investigated the FMs’ role in environmentally responsible waste management practice more...

Reach For WASPSReach For WASPS
As many will know, the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals Regulations (REACH) are coming into force next year more...

 

FM Needs To Try Harder Says LathamFM Needs To Try Harder Says Latham
FM is integral to the creation of successful projects but needs to try harder more...

 

 

 

 

Former President Of IFMA, Sweden, Joins Johnson ControlsFormer President Of IFMA, Sweden, Joins Johnson Controls
Helena Ohlsson appointed to enhance European Consultancy offering more...

 

 

 

Interest Rate Hold - Relief For Manufacturers Who Have Seen 15% Increase In Administrations
“With the sector already showing signs of slowdown in the wake of increasing interest rates, manufacturers will be pleased that rates remain on hold more...

Facilities Management Company Donates Software To Help Charity Run More Efficiently
FM Software Development Company Tabs FM Ltd has supported wildlife charity Durrell in its battle to stop species from becoming extinct more...

Electrolux Awarded EU Sustainable Energy AwardElectrolux Awarded EU Sustainable Energy Award
Electrolux has received the prestigious Sustainable Energy Award in Corporate Commitment Category more...

 

 

ROK Flies The Flag For The Building IndustryROK Flies The Flag For The Building Industry
Garvis Snook wins prestigious CEO of the Year award more...

 

Greenpeace Court Case Must Not Put Future Energy Supplies At Risk
Responding to the court ruling 15th Feb 07 that the Government's energy review consultation was 'flawed' more...

February 2007

AFI-Uplift Boom Shines For Window Cleaning ContractAFI-Uplift Boom Shines For Window Cleaning Contract
With the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo’s innovative landmark building being constructed in highly-reflective glass, it is essential to keep it sparkling clean – and that’s where a powered access machine from AFI-Uplift came into its own more...

The Xtreme Series From SportsArt Is An Energy Efficient WinnerThe Xtreme Series From SportsArt Is An Energy Efficient Winner
New Cardio fitness range meets the extreme demands of health clubs more...


Work In The 21st Century - The View From The Board…

Unwired & Samsung recently surveyed 250 board-level delegates from the worlds of IT, real-estate, facilities and general management more...

PHS Teacrate To Launch New Compact IT Crate For Flat-Screen MonitorsPHS Teacrate To Launch New Compact IT Crate For Flat-Screen Monitors
Teacrate has launched a new compact computer crate to compliment its range of IT moving equipment more...


Hines’ Pan-European Core Fund Acquires Midpoint Park In Minworth

The London office of Hines, recently announced that the Hines Pan-European Core Fund (HECF) has signed a sale / leaseback agreement with Cadbury Ltd more...

HFL Building Solutions Win Prestigious Lowry ContractHFL Building Solutions Win Prestigious Lowry Contract
Third big win in as many months for fast-growing company more...



Top Considerations For Commercial CarpetsTop Considerations For Commercial Carpets
In 2007 the catwalk may be filled with bold prints, but when it comes to carpets classic styles are always in good taste more...

 

Gradus Matting Helps Keep Handforth Dean CleanGradus Matting Helps Keep Handforth Dean Clean
A hardwearing, heavy duty entrance matting system from Gradus Matting has been installed at the busy Handforth Dean shopping centre in Cheshire more...

 

ebm-papst’s Green Finance Model To Be Used By FETA To Promote Whole-Life Energy Savingsebm-papst’s Green Finance Model To Be Used By FETA To Promote Whole-Life Energy Savings
A ‘Green’ finance model, specially developed by ebm-papst UK has been donated to the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) to help promote awareness of energy efficiency whole-life costs and counter the ‘bottom line’ mentality employed by much of British business more...

WaterAid And PHS Waterlogic, Transforming LivesWaterAid And PHS Waterlogic, Transforming Lives
PHS Waterlogic has extended its support for the charity WaterAid into a third year, to help fund its vital work on various projects, providing water and sanitation to some of the world’s poorest communities in 17 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific region more...

Green Thinking Jacksons Provide Fencing SolutionGreen Thinking Jacksons Provide Fencing Solution
Jacksons Fine Fencing recently provided the solution to the worries of parents whose children play on the North Hykeham Village Green in Lincolnshire. more...

January 2007

Cable & Wireless win for MITIE
Support services provider MITIE has been awarded a contract to manage FM delivery ...more

The New Shape Debuts in Cambridge 8th and 9th January 2007
Shape East, the Architecture & Built Environment Centre for Cambridge and the Eastern Region has announced the completion of the Ecohouse...more

Work Inc Has Reached Agreement To Acquire Certainty Group To Form Work Inc Group
Work Inc, has reached an agreement to acquire Certainty Group, to form Work Inc Group. more...

MITIE Expands Its National Coverage
MITIE has announced the opening of two new branches for their MITIE Security division further enhancing their position more...

The Best Laid Plans
On Wednesday 24th January 2007, 'Think Tank of the Year' Policy Exchange will publish 'The Best Laid Plans - How planning prevents economic growth' by Alan Evans and Oliver Hartwich. more...

Increasing Need for Energy-efficient Solutions Creates Great Growth Potential in Nascent European Performance Contracting Market
Rapidly rising energy prices and, more importantly, the intensifying effects of climate change are compelling the EU and its member states to promote various energy efficiency measures. more...

Increasing Construction Sustainability Through Procurement
Demand for construction materials with high recycled content in new building projects is increasingly being driven by some of the construction industry’s largest clients. more...

 

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