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09 May 2025
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The heat network sector is changing so rapidly that it can be hard to keep up. Viewed by government as a vital component of the UK’s strategy to reach net zero by 2050, this potentially efficient, low-carbon heating technology is fast becoming the norm in modern urban developments and is now spreading to rural areas, too. So, as Gareth Copland warns, if you haven’t encountered a heat network yet, the chances are you will do soon.
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03 January 2025
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Commercial and office cleaning company Cleanology has focused increasingly on establishing its commitment to sustainability which now has a huge and growing importance in the FM sector. Cleaning Matters speaks to Kate Lovell and Dominic Ponniah to find out more.
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12 December 2024
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Ian Leeding looks at why it's important to become more people-centric for a business to move forward, and how creating a ‘family’ atmosphere inspires people not only to stay but to do their very best.
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16 August 2024
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Gareth Mitchell discusses the potential of IoT technology and sensors in waste management applications for local councils, as part of the solution to providing a cost-effective and efficient answer to this issue.
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30 May 2024
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Joanne Gilliard discusses how facilities managers can get their workplaces ready for winter and why early preparation is key.
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15 March 2024
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Paul Mulready describes how Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has chosen a premium proprietary system of washroom dispensers and consumables for its brand new airbase and headquarters in Shifnal on the Shropshire, Staffordshire border.
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17 October 2023
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One of the many highlights at this year's Cleaning Excellence Conference is British Cleaning Council (BCC) chair Delia Cannings. Here, Delia discusses the work of the BCC and how we need to work together to ensure cleaning staff receive the respect they deserve.
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30 October 2023
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Contract review time can be a white-knuckle experience for many cleaning businesses. You think you’ve maintained decent audit scores, but, as Sam Roberts observes, is that enough: have you delivered the expected outcome and will they or won’t they sign on the dotted line?
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25 August 2023
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Two things remain irretrievable. Time and a first impression. In this feature Rosie Thomas takes a look at why keeping reception areas clean and hygienic is so important, with first impressions leaving a lasting impact.
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22 August 2023
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Reception areas are the welcoming gateways to every building – a vital first touchpoint for visitors. Katie Westerman underscores the necessity of upholding impeccable cleanliness and hygiene to make that initial impression truly unforgettable.
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07 June 2023
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On 6 May, the Veolia team ensured that Westminster’s streets were spotless, as an estimated two million people gathered to see The King at His Coronation. Janna Radwan explains how this was mammoth task was achieved.
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18 May 2023
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Whether you are in charge of maintenance for a large facility or are responsible for a cleaning and maintenance company, Matthew Baratta believes creating a detailed outline for operations is crucial for your long-term success.
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05 April 2023
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Joel Quick talks to Cleaning Matters about how washrooms in hospital and healthcare settings can make a positive contribution to infection prevention, while also being sustainable.
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20 February 2023
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With Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) strategy high up on the agenda for catering and hospitality businesses, it’s important that operations teams’ analyse all elements of business practices to ensure they are hitting ESG targets. This includes cleaning and maintenance, and with running costs at high levels, Daniel Took believes battery power could be the more sustainable and cost-effective choice for maintenance managers.
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13 February 2023
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Cleaning Matters examines what's on offer for visitors of this year's Workplace Event.
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14 October 2022
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Cleaning Matters examines a start-up that has launched a dynamic energy management platform, in a bid to reduce energy waste and costs for commercial buildings across the UK.
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06 October 2022
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With more than seven billion people in the world, trying to change the vast majority’s behaviour is never going to be an easy task. However, as Mark Gilligan observes, when it comes to something as important as sustainability, it’s undeniably worth a shot.
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08 August 2022
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As the general manager at SafeSite Security Solutions, Gabriella Pemberton and her team have been helping property owners clean up after squatters for years, and the scene is different every time. Here Gabriella tells us what’s involved.
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20 June 2022
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Robotics may sometimes still feel like the stuff of science fiction, but as Stefano Bensi observes it’s easy to forget that its practical application has increased exponentially in recent years.
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17 June 2022
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We might just be welcoming summer in but planning ahead for winter hygiene has never been more important. Karolina Rigby explains why.
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