Cockroaches are a problem for many households. They can make your home dirty, infested, and unhygienic. Cockroaches are known to cause allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems. These insects are also carriers of bacteria and germs, which may cause infections in humans. If you live in a multi-family home, you
Devon County Council and Norse Group are to launch a new joint venture. South West Norse will bring together Devon Norse’s facilities management, cleaning and catering operations with NPS South West’s multidisciplinary property consultancy services. The existing joint ventures between the Norse Group and Devon County Council have separately secured
NATIONAL framework provider Pagabo has today gone live with its latest procurement offering – its Soft Facilities Management Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) – which has an anticipated full-term value of £100m. Pagabo’s Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) provides a compliant procurement system for a wide range of facilities management works, including
Roche Diagnostics UK has partnered with Bouygues Energies & Services (Bouygues E&S) to deliver a total FM contract for an initial 5-year term beginning 31st January 2022. The partnership will see Bouygues E&S bring together a number of individual services under an umbrella Total FM contract, with a strong drive
As organisations redesign their workplaces for the future, leading workplace services provider Sodexo Ireland has announced a new strategic alliance with Sensori Facilities Management, as it continues to build its Vital Spaces proposition. Sodexo’s Vital Spaces is the company’s approach to serving adults at work, wherever they work and brings
Sodexo has been appointed as the single supplier on the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) new property services integrator framework which is accessible to all other UK public sector bodies, including the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners, the Greater London Authority and its functional bodies to
Leading UPS manufacturer, CENTIEL UK, has been named as a finalist for the Tomorrow’s FM Awards 2022. The awards, which have been running for more than a decade, recognise the finest solutions and products the industry has to offer. CENTIEL has been nominated for its complete containerised UPS solution which
Powerday’s latest annual report produced by the independent adjudicator and auditor The Social Value Portal shows that over the past 36 months they have delivered just short of £30 million in social value projects. Powerday’s social value is focused on four key disciplines: Reducing the environmental impact of waste
There is nothing worse than having your home invaded by pests, as it can cause not only damage to your home, but can also spread disease to you, your family, and your pets. As a homeowner, an encounter with pests is more than likely inevitable at some point, but there
Pests can be a problem to anyones home or office. This menace can cause untold suffering to people who get affected by this problem. Sometimes it can be easy for one to control pests on their own. There are other times when one has to hire a pest control company
Cockroaches are a problem for many households. They can make your home dirty, infested, and unhygienic. Cockroaches are known to cause allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems. These insects are also carriers of bacteria and germs, which may cause infections in humans. If you live in a multi-family home, you may be wondering how to get rid of cockroaches. The sooner you do it, the better chance you’ll have to control and kill the cockroaches. You’ll also avoid spending a lot of money. So, this article will discuss some of the best ways to kill cockroaches in your multi-family home units: Hiring Professional Extermination Services When you have a cockroach problem beyond just an occasional sighting, hiring professional extermination services will be your best option. A pest control company can provide you with an assessment of your home or apartment unit and determine which products will work best for your situation. They will also provide ongoing maintenance if necessary to keep your infestation under control. But first, you should check this recommended site to get a reliable exterminator who will help deal with the cockroach problem efficiently. Professional extermination has many benefits over do-it-yourself methods: Exterminators use more effective products than you would find at the hardware store. Exterminators can treat an entire building, so they’ll be able to find hidden nests and kill existing bugs and eggs and larvae before they hatch. The professionals also know the different species of cockroaches and what method works best on them and use them to control the pests. Using Cockroach Baits Cockroach baits work by attracting the roaches with an irresistible food source, such as protein-based foods like meat or cheese. Once they climb inside the bait trap, they cannot escape and eventually die from dehydration or starvation. The cockroaches’ bodies decompose inside the bait trap and do not smell because they contain a slow-acting poison that kills them slowly, so they do not attract other pests such as rats and mice in your home. Another bait that you can use is boric acid. It is a powder made from borax and sugar. It can be sprinkled around your home’s baseboards and any cracks or crevices where cockroaches may hide. The roaches will take the bait back to their nests and pass it along to other colony members. It will kill off many of the cockroaches in your home and prevent them from returning. Cockroach Sprays If you prefer an instant kill instead of a slow death for cockroaches, spray roach killers may be your best bet. These sprays can be in a liquid or aerosol form and work by killing the insects on contact. However, this type of treatment is usually only effective against large groups of roaches rather than individual pests hiding in cracks or crevices around your home. However, they’re only effective if used correctly. Make sure you read the directions carefully before using any spray indoors — especially if there are children or pets in the house. Some can put people at risk for breathing problems or skin irritation if improperly used or the house lacks proper ventilation. Use Sticky Traps Another way that homeowners can prevent a cockroach infestation is by using sticky traps. These traps will catch any cockroaches that wander into them and kill them when they get stuck in them for too long. It is an effective method because it traps all roaches, even those hiding under furniture or inside walls. You can place the sticky traps in areas where cockroaches are usually found, including under sinks, behind your refrigerators, stoves, and around pipes. You can also combine them with gel baits and boric acid so that once the cockroaches are attracted to it, they can get trapped, and you can kill any that miss the bait. Keep Your Home Clean You need to keep your house clean because cockroaches love dirty environments. If there’s food lying around, it’ll start multiplying quickly and become a problem for you and your family members. Ensure that trash cans are emptied daily, the floors are swept regularly, and all food items are stored in airtight containers so that no roaches can smell them from afar. Keeping your home clean makes it undesirable for cockroaches as they thrive in dirty places. The few cockroaches in the house will starve and die of hunger or move away to find other habitats. Conclusion Cockroaches can multiply into hundreds in a short time if left to thrive. The longer you let them, the harder it becomes for you to control them. Therefore, you should start killing them at first sight of a cockroach by using the methods discussed in this article. You can try killing them yourself using boric acid and traps or call professionals for more detailed exterminations.
Devon County Council and Norse Group are to launch a new joint venture. South West Norse will bring together Devon Norse’s facilities management, cleaning and catering operations with NPS South West’s multidisciplinary property consultancy services. The existing joint ventures between the Norse Group and Devon County Council have separately secured a number of exciting contracts, which will continue under the new combined joint venture Working together from 1 May 2022 will allow expertise across both joint ventures to be combined and services to be extended, said Matt Wilby, newly appointed Operations Director for South West Norse. “South West Norse will not only provide greater efficiencies but will also allow us to work closer together as a team and develop new commercial opportunities,” he said. The Norse Group works with clients across a range of sectors and is known for its innovative joint venture partnerships with other local authorities. Its new partnership with Devon County Council will run to at least 2027 and will play a vital role in helping the county council to meet its future strategic priorities, including its pandemic recovery plans. Councillor John Hart, Devon County Council’s Leader and Cabinet Member responsible for property, said: “Devon County Council is pleased to announce the creation of South West Norse based on the strong foundations of the successful partnership it has built with Norse over the last 15 years. The combined joint venture offers the opportunity to innovate and change the way services are delivered, to be more efficient by integrating Property and FM services and support and work closely with the Council.”
NATIONAL framework provider Pagabo has today gone live with its latest procurement offering – its Soft Facilities Management Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) – which has an anticipated full-term value of £100m. Pagabo’s Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) provides a compliant procurement system for a wide range of facilities management works, including cleaning, catering, washroom and hygiene services, pest control, security, and waste management and recycling. The DPS is now live and will run until May 2027, with the option of a one-year extension, and will connect public sector organisations with pre-approved businesses of all sizes across the UK. At the same time, it has also issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its latest framework – its brand-new, £100m Total Facilities Management Solutions framework. Jason Stapley, managing director at Pagabo, said: “We’re really pleased to be bringing forward these new options for clients to access the facilities management services they need, no matter their project size, type or location. “Our DPS cuts timescales, streamlines the process and simplifies the tender process for clients and suppliers alike. It provides an ‘open market’ solution, being designed to give clients access to a pool of pre-qualified suppliers, which can be constantly updated with new suppliers. This differs to the more traditional framework agreements, to which suppliers are locked in for the full term. “With no limits on the amount of suppliers, the DPS provides any client with a wide range of options when it comes to suppliers, which will go through the further competition process to ensure the best supplier is appointed to the job.” The Soft Facilities Management DPS will allow the procurement of services for projects of unlimited value, covering three value bands: £0 – £250k £250k – £1m £1m and above The DPS will be able to cater for an unlimited number of national and regional suppliers, which will cover 174 geographical regions. Clients will be able to appoint suppliers for works via further competition. Meanwhile, the Total Facilities Management Solutions framework will be split into three lots, covering soft, hard, and total facilities management. The contracting authority for both procurement routes will be Red Kite Learning Trust. Jason said: “Clients will be able to benefit from super streamlined processes, which are backed up with full compliance. The pre-qualification process gives confidence that all our suppliers have the skills, governance and business viability for any project – as well as providing quality and value services. “The flexibility of a DPS being open to new suppliers throughout its term also means that clients are able to engage with potential suppliers on a more localised basis, supporting wider government aims of economic growth, levelling up and creating social value.” Suppliers interested in applying to be on the Soft Facilities Management DPS will be able to submit via MyPagabo. A pre-market engagement webinar will be held for the Total Facilities Management Solutions framework on 26 May at 1pm. Interested parties can register via https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_212m1jJaR4216nKJAg9iyQ For more information, please visit https://www.pagabo.co.uk/
Roche Diagnostics UK has partnered with Bouygues Energies & Services (Bouygues E&S) to deliver a total FM contract for an initial 5-year term beginning 31st January 2022. The partnership will see Bouygues E&S bring together a number of individual services under an umbrella Total FM contract, with a strong drive to continuously improve the user experience. Headquartered in Burgess Hill, Roche Diagnostics UK is part of the world’s largest biotech company and a world leader inin-vitro diagnostics tissue-based cancer diagnostics and a frontrunner in diabetes management. The services Bouygues E&S are delivering include: mechanical and electrical building fabric; cleaning, security; grounds maintenance; pest control services; waste management; stores and post services; caretaking services and gymnasium service. Bouygues E&S will also use the first year of the partnership to map out a carbon reduction plan for the client. Emmanuel Chautemps, Executive Director at Bouygues E&S said, “After more than 18 months developing our relationship with Roche Diagnostics UK, we have started in earnest delivering our total FM solution. Our journey to become part of their DNA begins and it is time to deliver on our commitments. “I want to take this opportunity to welcome to our family, the 18 employees who all chose to transfer. Finally, I am very proud of the work our business development, mobilisation, operations and support services teams have achieved together.” Martijn van den Raad, Head of Facilities and Lyndsey Courtney, Building Services Manager at Roche Diagnostics UK said, “We want to convey our sincere thanks to Bouygues E&S and their team for their attention, professionalism, and commitment to the mobilisation process. They have gone above and beyond and given us great confidence in their team and their solution. We look forward to a successful partnership in the coming years.”
As organisations redesign their workplaces for the future, leading workplace services provider Sodexo Ireland has announced a new strategic alliance with Sensori Facilities Management, as it continues to build its Vital Spaces proposition. Sodexo’s Vital Spaces is the company’s approach to serving adults at work, wherever they work and brings together a full suite of workplace and employee-focused services including workplace consultancy, workplace design, workplace management, worklife services and workplace technology and analytics. Sodexo’s expertise in workplace transformation combined with Sensori FM’s expertise in digital intelligent building solutions will appeal to companies seeking that single point of contact in the design and creation of more flexible, higher performing and sustainable workplaces. Clients can reap the benefits of real time data analytics, remote monitoring of assets, predictive maintenance, workspace and seating usage analytics, as well as air quality, occupancy and health and safety analytics, to better manage its workspace experiences. Sustainability and the decarbonisation of buildings are now key objectives for all businesses as research by the IFMA (International Facility Management Association) found that 73% of business leaders say that existing and potential employees are scrutinizing their sustainability policies and demanding more climate-positive action. As expert service providers, Sodexo and Sensori FM will collaborate with clients on the creation of strategies to enhance sustainability roadmaps and help reduce their carbon footprint, energy and water. This can include detailed energy audits, costings and design solutions, to ensure buildings and assets perform at their optimum level of efficiency with visibility of real time digital interface reports. David Fox, managing director, Sodexo Ireland, said: “The management of office space is central to a balanced flexible working strategy and organisations will continue to optimise technology to bridge digital and physical worlds, with a core focus on employee and environmental wellbeing. Our relationship with Sensori FM brings a single point of contact for organisations embarking on new workplace transformation programmes, from the initial consultation right through to the implementation of next generation FM solutions. We are with our clients every step on the journey towards optimising their business workplace.” Mark Cullen, managing director, Sensori Facilities Management, added: “Sensori is at the forefront of delivering high performance buildings and we are delighted to be partnering with Sodexo, creating innovative and bespoke solutions that support its key pillars of Vital Spaces. “There is a strong alignment of company culture and core values across our two businesses. Now operating as an integrated team, we are looking forward to offering a wider scope of services to both existing and new clients.” Sensori Facilities Management is a leading name in delivering complete FM packages, customised to suit the needs of its clients. It directly employs more than 350 multi-skilled personnel, including 70 mobile technicians who operate across Ireland 24-7. With offices in Dublin, Limerick, Clare and Cork, the Sensori Facilities Management team works with clients across a host of sectors including pharmaceutical and life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, education, corporate, government, retail and public buildings. Sodexo Ireland employs 2,000 people at over 100 client locations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Sodexo has been appointed as the single supplier on the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) new property services integrator framework which is accessible to all other UK public sector bodies, including the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners, the Greater London Authority and its functional bodies to buy a range of strategic property-related services. Through the framework UK public sector bodies have access to Sodexo’s expertise and strategic advice through a range of property-related services, including: Strategic property support services Contract management Operational management Financial management Provision and management of IT systems including building management systems Procurement of supply chain services Audit of the supply chain Dan Weiss, Managing Director, Sodexo’s Property Professional Services said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to this framework. Occupiers are now expected to find solutions on how they adapt their portfolios to achieve net zero, make changes to their workplaces to accommodate hybrid working, balancing the imperative to support employee wellbeing, talent attraction and retention whilst also identifying cost savings measures to combat rising inflation. “We look forward to working in partnership with the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime to promote the benefits that we can bring to helping the public sector with these workplace and property challenges. “Sodexo is very well placed to work in partnership with organisations who wish to explore the potential this new framework offers.” Over the past three years Sodexo has worked with clients to: Exit PFI and long-term contracts and successfully move to new operating models. Produce tangible strategies, roadmaps, processes and procedures to meet the government’s Greening Government Commitments and Net Zero targets. Complete whole estate detailed condition survey programme. Compile 15-year lifecycle maintenance plan to inform future asset management plans and estate strategy. Develop estates strategies to support clients with their transformation vision. Provide assurance for planned maintenance and statutory compliance moving one client with nearly 1,200 buildings to a position of 65% to 97% satisfactory state of compliance in six months. Develop a conceptual design for a police station of the future. Deliver over 500 capital projects in 2020-21 and £93 million of investment in life cycle works, capital projects and minors works. For more information about the new MOPAC Framework contact: Taz.Arif@sodexo.com
Leading UPS manufacturer, CENTIEL UK, has been named as a finalist for the Tomorrow’s FM Awards 2022. The awards, which have been running for more than a decade, recognise the finest solutions and products the industry has to offer. CENTIEL has been nominated for its complete containerised UPS solution which can be used both inside and outside buildings to deploy self-contained mini datacentres rapidly. Louis McGarry, sales and marketing director, CENTIEL UK confirms: “It is a great honour for the containerised UPS solution we offer to be named as a finalist for these prestigious awards. Instead of incurring the significant cost of a new building, uniquely, we can convert a 20-foot shipping container and supply this as a secure UPS plant room. No planning permission is necessary, and installation can occur quickly: in around a month, but in less than a week if necessary. A containerised UPS offers a pay-as-you-grow approach and containers can be used like Lego blocks to expand as required. “The containerised UPS solution can be equipped with Centiel’s industry leading true modular UPS CumulusPowerTM known for its industry leading availability of 99.9999999%. Centiel’s modular UPS takes full advantage of floor to ceiling space and also allows the inclusion of an input terminal to accept cables from above via steel wire armored (SWA) to utilize every inch of space. Bespoke battery rack design also ensures ease of access and maintenance. Where space is a premium, a purpose-built shipping container can provide a complete, customised, rapid and cost-effective solution to power protection needs.” “The final winners will be decided by public vote, so we’d like to invite everyone to support CENTIEL’s nomination for our containerised UPS solution, by casting your vote by 14 March 2022: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GBWF6Z5” CENTIEL is a Swiss-based technology company designing, manufacturing, and delivering industry-leading power protection solutions for critical facilities. Its three-phase true modular UPS, CumulusPowerTM known for its 99.9999999% (nine, nines) availability has now been installed in datacenters and comms rooms in over 60 countries across five continents. More than 50 MW of critical power loads are now protected with CumulusPowerTM in locations across the world including: the UK, Singapore, Australia, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, and the Channel Islands. For further information please see: www.centiel.co.uk
Powerday’s latest annual report produced by the independent adjudicator and auditor The Social Value Portal shows that over the past 36 months they have delivered just short of £30 million in social value projects. Powerday’s social value is focused on four key disciplines: Reducing the environmental impact of waste in the UK Improving lives through education and employment Improving lives through sport Supporting our wider community where most needed. Despite the limitations due to the pandemic this latest report shows that Powerday delivered in excess of 11mil. in social value projects across these four areas for the 12 months ending period to July 2021, a staggering increase of over £2 mil.(+22%) on the previous 12 month reporting period The largest impact is delivered predominantly through its core business, delivering over £8.7million of social and local economic value (SLEV). Powerday also created just under £2million of SLEV by recycling over 20,000 tonnes of hard to recycle waste including mattresses and hard plastics and an additional £200,000 through offsetting fleet emissions making its fleet carbon neutral. The report further shows 1,000 hours spent on local school and college visits, and 600 weeks delivering apprenticeships to its employees. Powerday’s ongoing strong commitment to supporting local communities and improving lives through sport delivered over £95,000 of social value by creating and supporting healthier, safer and more resilient communities. In addition, it donated in excess of £150,000 worth of equipment to voluntary, community and social enterprises and carrying out over 800 hours of volunteer work. The Powerday Foundation supported many boxing clubs within the year, including securing new homes for both Spelthorne Boxing Academy and Fairbairn Boxing Club. Powerday also helped Friends of Roundwood Park create a better green space for local residents and Energy Garden create a community garden at Willesden Junction station. Edward Crossan, Chief Executive Officer said “We remain fully committed to using our sustained growth to support our local communities. The last few years have been challenging for most businesses and indeed, Powerday is no exception but we are acutely aware many in our communities have suffered so much more. It is hugely important to us that we can and do play our part to protect our planet and improve the lives of our communities”. Having long provided extensive social value through their operations and community work, Powerday signed up to The Social Value Portal in 2019. The Social Value Portal provide an independent and verification of the above numbers. In three years of reporting Powerday have delivered almost £30million.
There is nothing worse than having your home invaded by pests, as it can cause not only damage to your home, but can also spread disease to you, your family, and your pets. As a homeowner, an encounter with pests is more than likely inevitable at some point, but there are ways to prevent these pest invasions from occurring. Continue reading to learn how to protect your home from pest invasions. Start With Your Yard It should be stated that if your yard is not attractive to nuisance pests, they will be much less likely to make their way into your home. One of the best ways to make your yard less attractive is to get rid of easy sources of food and shelter for nuisance wildlife. Clean up any fallen leaves, brush piles, or any debris laying around your yard—these are food and shelter havens for rodents, snakes, and insects. Picking up any fallen fruit from fruit trees is also a very simple fix. Be sure to secure your pet’s food so it is not left outside all night. If you’re dealing with ongoing issues or want an expert eye on your property, a professional pest control service like Spark Pest Control can help you stay ahead of the problem. By doing these simple steps, you will decrease the attractiveness of your yard, and more than likely prevent a pest invasion. Inspect Your Home The most important step you can take to protect your home from pest invasions is to give your house a thorough examination, in which you will want to check for any entry points that allow easy access for pests. If you would prefer a professional pest control company to examine your home and perform prevention services, be sure to reach out to a pest control company like Mighty Men Pest Control. You can begin by checking the exterior of your house. Pay special attention to the roofline, roof, and all along your attic. These are some of the more common places that nuisance wildlife find entrance into homes. Look specifically for loose siding, loose shingles, and any gaps, cracks, and holes you may find along the exterior. Most problem areas should be easily repaired, but some may require professional work done. Next, it would be wise to perform the same inspection on the interior of your home. When examining the inside, be sure to pay special attention to the attic, as attics provide an excellent refuge for all kinds of pests. If you find any problem areas in your attic, you can repair them on your own, or you might want to call a professional repairman. Simply inspecting your home for problem areas can protect you from pest invasions quite well! In fact a visit to stuart pest control will make sure all these critters are taken care of once and for all!!!…. Pest Removal If, despite all of your precautions, your home does undergo a pest invasion, there is no need to panic. You have two options you can choose from: DIY wildlife pests removal or hiring a professional wildlife removal company. There are pros and cons to both options, but the general recommendation is to hire a wildlife removal company, as they have the skills and experience to get your pest infestation taken care of in a cost-effective manner, while keeping you, your family, and your pets safe from any harmful diseases the pests are carrying. If you are interested in a professional, well-done removal job, it would be wise to reach out to a pest control company like Complete Wildlife Removal. Learn About Pests One of the best ways you can protect yourself from pest invasions is to read up on different types of nuisance pests you may encounter. Visit getridofpests.com to learn more about insect pests, as well as a variety of other nuisance wildlife. When you learn the behaviors of these pest animals, you will be able to understand what motivates them to come into your home, and how you can attempt to prevent this from occurring. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Pests can be a problem to anyones home or office. This menace can cause untold suffering to people who get affected by this problem. Sometimes it can be easy for one to control pests on their own. There are other times when one has to hire a pest control company to help them out. However, before you hire a company specialising in pest control manchester, there are several things you need to consider. Here are factors to consider when choosing a pest control for mice in Manchester: 1. Experience There are many pests control companies out there ready to work with you. Some can promise to do the work at very low costs. However, you may not have to consider just that. Get to know if the company you want to choose has the right experience in mice control. Does the company boast of sufficient experience in dealing with the kind of pests that are bothering you? Well, consider the number of years the company has been in business for you to be sure of their services. 2. Consider licensing and insurance A reputable company should be properly insured and licensed to carry out its roles. This is one of the best ways to know that a company is legitimate and that they are ready to be liable for all their actions. This also gives you, the customer, adequate protection if something goes wrong in the process of pest control. 3. What kind of services do they offer; or which pests do they control? Some of the best pest control companies can kill most of the pests found at home. Apart from mice control, you need to know what other pests the company can control. If a company offers the services that you require and other extras, you should consider them. Do they offer this pest control on an all-year-round basis? Be sure to ask and determine all these facts. 4. What equipment do they use? The kind of equipment the company uses to control pests is also of concern. How effective is such equipment? Is it friendly to the environment? What effects will such use of equipment have on the effectiveness of pest control? You may also want to know the kind of chemicals the company uses to control pests. 5. Enquire on the cost of pest control This is yet another factor you may want to consider before you contract a pest control company. The cost will be determined by such issues as the number of personnel to be used, the kind of equipment employed in the procedure, and how long the process takes. Get quotes from as many pest control companies as possible. This gives you the leeway to choose an affordable company. As long as you are sure of your budget, it will be easy for you to make a decision based on this issue. 6. Availability Your urgency to deal with the pests is another factor you have to consider. The mice and other pests may have caused havoc on your property for a long period. If you need to exterminate these pests urgently, then go for the pest control companies that are willing to move in in the shortest time possible.