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The workplace experience and facility management company has extended its long-standing partnership with the City of London Corporation by up to nine years. The contract, valued at approximately £5 million per annum, will see ISS continue…
PTSG acquires Scottish electrical testing firm
Premier Technical Services Group Limited (PTSG) has acquired one of Scotland’s leading electrical testing companies, White Testing (UK) Ltd. Whites’ core service offering includes portable appliance testing (PAT), fixed wire testing…
Clearway expands technology capabilities with the launch of Clearway Labs
Pan-European security services provider, The Clearway Group, has expanded its technology capabilities with the acquisition of independent technology business LociLabs Limited, which specialises in software architecture and development and…
Building costs forecast to rise 15% in next five years
The latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows building costs are set to increase by 15 per cent over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 20 per cent over the same period. As…
UK’s first cross-industry Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard launches
The Pilot Version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) has launched. It is the UK’s first cross-industry Standard that brings together net zero carbon requirements for all major building types and will enable the UK Built…
Majority of hard hat industry workers have struggled with their mental health
New research has found that a staggering 94 per cent of professionals working in the ‘hard hat’ industries have reported major challenges with their mental health, including feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The…
Gleeds to relocate to new Fitzrovia HQ
The international property and construction consultancy is all set to relocate its global headquarters from New Cavendish Street to a new office at 60 Berners Street as of January 2025. The firm will occupy 13,000 ft2 of space in the new…
HiKOKI’s new 36V SDS-Max Demolition Hammer
Compact, lightweight and ideal for heavy work, HiKOKI Power Tools has unveiled the new H3641DA 36V SDS-MAX Demolition Hammer, a revolutionary tool in its high-performance line-up. This demolition hammer is designed for peak efficiency and…
SOCOTEC UK announces new CEO
SOCOTEC UK, a testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction, infrastructure and real estate sectors, has appointed Matthew Marriott as its new Chief Executive Officer. Marriott, who took up his new role on 9 September…
NHS Trusts appoint ASG for security services
Assist Security Group (ASG) has been appointed by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust for the provision of security services. This further reinforces ASG’s experience in healthcare…
Meet HiKOKI’s new C12RSH3 Mitre Saw
HiKOKI Power Tools has launched the new C12RSH3 Mitre Saw, designed to deliver unmatched precision and power. Tailored for professionals, this new Mitre Saw combines advanced technology with ease of use to redefine standards in woodworking…
Women into Construction ceases trading after 16 years
As of 15 August 2024 Women into Construction (WiC), an independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes gender equality in construction ceased trading. In a statement on the organisation’s website, Kath Moore MBE, Managing…