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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…
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…
Greater way to travel
Kieran Mackie, Managing Director, Amulet Security explains how a new travel safety initiative is keeping the public safe on Greater Manchester buses In 2023, Greater Manchester was rapidly transforming public transport. With bus franchising…
Magenta Security unveils staff mental health and wellbeing support programme
The security firm has launched a programme to provide mental health and general wellbeing support to staff. Partnering with a leading care and metal heath consultancy, an employee assistance solutions provider, Magenta Security Services is…
ISS launches new security apprenticeship schemes
To mark this year’s International Security Officer’s Day (24 July), ISS has launched a new suite of security apprenticeship schemes to expand career opportunities for those working or wishing to work in security. The scheme will allow…
CIOB publishes playbook on AI in construction
The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel has published a new playbook on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the construction industry, for built environment organisations of all sizes…
Orbis Protect acquires Optosafe Ireland
Specialist security and protection services business, Orbis Protect, has completed the strategic acquisition of CCTV and security services specialist, Optosafe Ireland Limited, to expand its service offering to customers in the UK, Republic…
Electrical contractors warn of capacity crisis ahead
Select president Mike Stark
Mike Stark, who took over as president of Scotland’s electrical trade association Select last week (6th June), said that the UK’s National Grid could struggle to satisfy the voracious energy needs of artificial…
Veriforce CHAS launches first Mental Health & Wellbeing Question Set
In a landmark move to address the pressing issue of mental health within construction, Veriforce CHAS has launched the first Mental Health & Wellbeing evaluation for the sector. The question set is integrated as a voluntary module…
Mitie Security helps the National Portrait Gallery to become a ‘Safe Haven’
Mitie Security has partnered with the National Portrait Gallery to implement measures that support the Safer Business Network’s Safe Haven Initiative. Safe Havens are a part of the collective effort to address the issue of Violence Against…