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COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY SELECTS ALCUMUS TO SAFEGUARD HIGH


STANDARDS As monitoring for real-time risk insights, collecting and managing business critical data, and proving compliance to regulatory issues become increasing priorities for financial organisations, Alcumus is delighted to welcome the UK’s second-largest building society, Coventry Building Society, to its growing roster of clients.


PETER BUFF PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR AT KINGDOM CLEANING


Kingdom Cleaning, a cleaning and soft services provider, has a new Managing Director at the helm, following the recent promotion of Peter Buff.


With nearly two million members and over 2,500 employees, Coventry Building Society is one of the UK’s top 10 mortgage lenders. To enhance the quality of its property and risk management across its estate of 10 head offices and 70 branches, the organisation needed a new integrated system to effectively capture and consolidate vital data.


Alcumus will help provide Coventry Building Society with a


CH – RAWLINS SHARES ITS VER SIFIECATION SERVICE FOR FM


THE WAR ON GREASE AS L UNCHES


MATERIALS SUPPLIERS New from CHAS, the trusted expert


Denis Rawlins, expert cleaning in supply ch in compliance, is


supp slprieris to showcase their


will be sharing its scientifically- verification service which enables


backed cleaning strategies at a facilities management material


commitment to operating credibly, safely and ethically.


the secrets behind its grease- As supply chains come under


busting regime at the Hotel, increasing scrutiny, facilit es


Peter, who was formerly Operations Director at Kingdom Cleaning, has been with the company for more than four years, and has 25 years’ experience in leadership. He has previously held senior roles, spanning operations, account development and sales, for firms including Johnson Controls GWS (now CBRE), ENGIE, and Mitie.


Following the acquisition of Facilicom UK by Kingdom Services Group in 2021, Peter will oversee the cleaning division of the company, with the goal of making its services more personalised and


fully integrated, dig al technology platform that will bri g together management of essenti repai arns, maintenance and inspections. Beyond addressing immediate business needs, Alcumus’ software is built to drive operational efficiency and collaboration across different functions of the business, which


will help strengthen the


efficient. His initial aim is to support clients as they ease back into the office environment, by ensuring his high-performing tealms create safe d inspiring workspaces.


Peter’s position as Managing Director commenced on 1st February 2022, following the departure of Jan-Hein Hemke, who had led Kingdom Cleaning (and formerly Facilicom UK) for over 17-years.


accuracy of data collection across all departments.


“Building on the strength and


Karen Hopwood Property Manager, Coventry Building Society: “The real benefit to Coventry Building Society will be the capability to integrate data and management activities, which gives us full visibility of actions across our property estate.”


Helen Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise, Alcumus: “We are delighted to be supporting one of UK’s leading financial organisations


CRETS AT AT UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS


(PQQs) and making it faster and easier to pre-qualify for contracts across the UK.


consultants and equipment supplier,prac range of high-flow fluid Verified Supplier, a compliance


As well as demonstrating a Rawlins will showcase its


how innovative cleaning machines, combined with its scientific cleaning method, can give you the upper hand on stubborn grease.


supplier’s commitment to quality tices and processes, achieving extraction machines,


number of key industry events this the following laws and regulations: ng.


CHAS Verified Supplier helps cluding the Kaivac UniVac


supp ilniers highlight compliance with and AutoV c Stretch, which oth make light work of


Restaurant and Catering Show (21st- management material suppliers


23rd March at ExCeL London), The must confirm they are compliant


April at Manchester Central), and and guidelines covering health


ExCeL London).


environmental protection and ethical practices, among others.


Easily demonstrate compliance Becoming a CHAS Verified Supplier


is a convenient way to demonstrate compliance across a range of risk management areas via a single verification, reducing duplication


Manchester Cleaning Show (6th-7th with a growing list of l gislation


The Rawlins team will be revealing etc. Act 1974; Modern Slavery Act 2015; Environment Act 2021; and the Equality Act 2010.


The Facilities Show (17th-19th May at and safety, quality assurance,


From commercial kitchens and fast food restaurants, to washrooms and warehouses, greasy floors pose a real health hazard. Tackling this problem requires a specific cleaning response way above the capabilities of the mop and bucket.


Howeve , winning the w r on grease of prequalification questionnaires


doesn’t h ve to be labour intensive. The Rawlins team will share


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Verified Suppliers also get access to CHAS’s growing bank of exclusive benefits, including discounted training courses, free legal advice and exclusive savings with TradePoint, Speedy Hire, Checkatrade and more.


Streamline supply chain risk management


Peter Buff said: “Following Jan- Hein’s inspirational leadership, I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Managing Director for Kingdom Cleaning. The business has been a key player in the cleaning and hygiene industry for decades, from our roots with the Facilicom Group, to being part of the Kingdom Group family today, and I am excited to take it to the next level in my new role.


potential of both Kingdom Cleaning and Kingdom Services Group, we have major plans to make the company an even higher performing business, delivering added value and high-quality services to our current and future clients. As we embark on this new chapter, 20 years create better workplaces and deliver operational and safety excellence. EHSQ soluti ns play an increasingly important part in the ESG mix, and we are seeing heig www.kingdom.co.uk/cleaning


htened interest as a result.” www.alcumus.com/en-gb


UK G bDPR; Health and Safety at Work removing greasy substances, leaving a clean and dry surface.


The cleaning experts will also share their ‘Remove, Improve & Protect’ cleaning method, which not only delivers consistent, measurable results, but also leaves surfaces protected against future infection.


Specifying CHAS Verified Supplier gives clients confidence that their suppliers operate to a consistently high standard. This helps protect clients from the disruption and reputational harm that can arise


Werner du Plessis, Sales Director at Denis Rawlins Ltd, said: “Greasy floors are a real problem and pose serious health and safety risks to staff and visitors, if not cleaned properly. Over the years I have met so many business owners who have struggled to win the war on grease, that is, until they adopted our cleaning regimes.


from non- compliant supply chains. Clients can find verified materials suppliers quickly and easily alongside verified subcontractors via the free CHAS Client Portal, helping to streamline their supply chain risk management processes.


Commenting on the launch of Verified Supplier, CHAS Managing Director Ian McKinnon said: “We are delighted to launch the CHAS Verified Supplier service and make it easier for responsible materials suppliers to highlight their credentials to potential customers.


Join us at the following events:


“The launch of CHAS Verified Supplier underlines CHAS’s commitment to simplifying prequalification while raising risk management standards and ensuring that responsible businesses thrive.”


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• Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Show (Stand P274) – 21st-23rd March at ExCeL London


• Manchester Cleaning Show (Stand B5) – 6th-7th April at Manchester Central


• The Facilities Show – (Stand FM1475) - 17th-19th May at ExCeL London


and providing the team with the service and technology that will help them keep their people and customers safe, now and in the future. W th our award-winning technology, and expertise, we have been helping our clients for over I am very much looking forward to working with the team, and our customers, to bring our high-energy ideas to life.”


“We will be sharing our revolutionary approach to floorcare at some of the most respected events this spring. We look forward to welcoming people to our stand and sharing the innovations behind our leading cleaning strategies.”


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