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Posted on November 28, 2018

It was a monumental decision, and almost certainly a defining moment in Britain’s modern history. Although, there’s no doubt leaving the EU will have its pros and cons and for the time being, the future remains uncertain, therefore, let us explore how Brexit is affecting the cleaning sector in the UK. There are more than […]

Posted on November 22, 2018

Health and safety is a fundamental part of best practice in the workplace, and employers are responsible for the safety and welfare of the people working for them. However, winter brings colder, wetter weather, and darker days, which can create additional health and safety issues which you should consider. To help our customers through the […]

Posted on October 3, 2018

Transfer of undertakings TUPE (the Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment – Regulations) is designed to protect employees if the business which they work for changes hands, enabling employees and any liabilities associated with them from the previous employer to be transferred to the new employer by law. TUPE was first passed in 1981 […]

Posted on June 14, 2018

Consider Value over Price One of the first things anyone does when they compare services is look at the difference in price. Nobody likes to pay more than they need to and this can motivate people to scour the marketplace for a service that’s just cheaper. But this probably isn’t the best strategy as price […]

Posted on March 1, 2018

With the recent bad weather we look at Residential Apartment Block Insurance and what insurance does a Residents’ Management Company need? Before the worst happens and you need to make a claim, Protech’s essential guide to residential apartment block insurance will help you check that you have the right cover in place. Residents’ Management Company […]

Posted on October 23, 2017

Our fast growing garden maintenance department is looking for a full time gardener/driver to join our amazing garden team. Clients range from large, multi-story residential buildings to small, luxury facilities. We currently focus on communal garden maintenance for residential blocks of apartments, but we would like to expand our facility division into other areas. Our […]

Posted on July 10, 2017

In this article we would like to take a look at the key aspects of residential block maintenance, and the reasons why it is absolutely essential for all buildings to ensure they have an effective maintenance plan: Reasons for Maintenance There are so many reasons why building maintenance should be carried out; far too many […]

Posted on June 6, 2017

Facility Services Value Over Price Right now, the market for facilities management is good. Most organisations are optimistic, forecasts are strong and the mood reported by the media is positive. But whilst the volume of business and opportunities is on the rise, a lot of it, especially work in the public sector is being determined […]

Posted on December 7, 2016

Slips and trips – the costs According to statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), slips and trips are the single most common cause of injuries at work, and account for over a third of all major work injuries. They cost employers over £512m a year in lost production and other costs and account […]

Posted on November 4, 2016

The weather has turned very autumnal now and many of us will be looking forward to Bonfire Night. No matter how old you are, fireworks bring a smile to your face. Bonfire Night is not all smiles and ‘ooing’ and ‘arring’ at the beautiful array of colours shooting across the sky. For many it will […]