Trade Body Issues Guide To Tackling Rats
A national trade body has warned facilities managers to be on guard as milder winters drive a rise in rats.
Now the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has published a new online guide to help businesses prevent problems with rats.
Thomond Park Integrates Over-C Digital Platform to Develop Smart Stadium
Over 1,500 frontline workers empowered to deliver first rate fan experience by digitising and automating operational processes
11th February 2020, United Kingdom; Over-C, a leading provider of workplace management and analytics which uses location, sensor data and other IoT devices to empower frontline workers, announces that it is working with Thomond Park Stadium, the home of Munster Rugby Club to transform it into a smart stadium. The bespoke digital solution will help Thomond Park to streamline processes, gain new insights into stadium data and deliver a first-rate fan experience.
Cellnex Improves Mobile Broadband Connectivity at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium
- Vodafone and O2 customers will be able to enjoy full mobile connectivity during matchdays from now on, with other operators set to be connected in the future
- First match with the enhanced connectivity experience will be on February 9th, when Manchester City play West Ham United in the Premier League
- It offers an enhanced 4G mobile coverage that anticipates the future arrival of 5G
Arcus FM Secures Strategic Investment From ESO Capital
Award-winning facilities management company, Arcus, secures strategic investment from ESO Capital.
As part of the transaction, Arcus will become independent from Sainsbury’s, while continuing to provide FM services for its longest-serving client. Majority shareowners Chris Green and Steve Willis continuing to lead the firm through its next phase of growth, alongside ESO Capital.
Manchester United Submit a Formal Request for Rail Seating at Old Trafford
Manchester United have formalised their intention to bring safe standing to Old Trafford.
All-seater stadiums have been mandatory in the top two tiers of English football since 1994-95, following recommendations on stadium safety made in the Taylor Report in the wake of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
But there has been a renewed push in recent years for safe standing to be brought into the top levels of English football, with Tottenham and Wolves recently installing rail seating at their grounds.
The CHSA at the Manchester Cleaning Show
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is encouraging visitors to the Manchester Cleaning Show on 25-26 March to specify its Accreditation Schemes in tenders for cleaning and hygiene products.
The CHSA will be on the British Cleaning Council stand.
Lorcan Mekitarian, Chairman of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association said: “Our Accreditation Schemes are known for advancing standards in the cleaning and hygiene supply industry. They make certain buyers of these products get what they pay for. At the Manchester Cleaning Show we will be encouraging purchasers to specify Scheme membership in tenders: Our Standards, Your Guarantee.”
Metro Rod Celebrates Successful First Year Of Apprenticeships By Recruiting 80 Apprentices
Following a successful year since the initial launch of its apprenticeship in Drainage Maintenance, Inspection and Repair, Metro Rod is now aiming to recruit up to 80 new apprentices in 2020.
The nationwide commercial drainage expert makes the announcement as apprentices are being put in the spotlight around the country for the 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week, which is taking place from 3rd to 9th February.
