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On September 6th, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry will commence the much-needed review, entitled ‘Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK’, with the aim of producing a report with policy…
Mitie Group reports positive third quarter performance
Mitie Group performed strongly for the three-month period ended 31 December, with revenue including share of joint ventures and associates of £1,008m, 51 per cent ahead of the same period last year. This growth reflects new contract revenue…
NHSPS delivers £53m in cost efficiencies for the NHS during pandemic
NHS Property Services (NHSPS)’s annual report has revealed that during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic it generated £53 million in cost efficiencies for the health service.
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, NHSPS…
Construction companies are hurting from rising energy prices and hidden commission
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 still affecting organisations across the industry, energy...
Bright sparks Cameron and Patrick are crowned apprentices of the year by SJIB and Edmundson…
Two young electricians have been recognised for their exceptional talent in the Scottish...
High levels of mental distress and a reluctance to seek professional help among UK construction…
Early findings from a major new study of the mental health of...
SNIPEF’s Training Services and nine Scottish colleges shortlisted for “Best Use of Technology in the…
The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation’s (SNIPEF) training arm, SNIPEF Training Services,...
Flexible tech and wellbeing support is a priority for job seekers, particularly the younger…
Three quarters (73 per cent) of UK workers believe that the provision of ergonomic work conditions, as well as support for their health would help determine whether to join an organisation. The survey by Ergotron, revealed that younger…
CICV Forum issues winter warning and insists construction industry must keep following COVID-19…
As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus...
BaxterStorey and Social Bite join up to support those impacted by homelessness back into work
Charity Social Bite has partnered with BaxterStorey to launch a pioneering new initiative to help revolutionise the access people who have experienced homelessness have to job opportunities across the UK. Through its new ‘Jobs First’…
The UK garden buildings market increased in demand despite Covid-19 pandemic
Rather than curbing market growth, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in demand for garden buildings and structures, as more people are working from home and require additional space. Additionally, with overseas travel restricted…
Campden BRI testing proves HyGenikx kills airborne Coronavirus
Independent trials conducted by Campden BRI have confirmed that the HyGenikx air and surface sanitisation system, from UK manufacturer Mechline Developments is effective at removing airborne Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 which causes…