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Stories of Pride, Purpose, and the People Keeping Our Schools Safe and Operational
For Thank Your Cleaner Day, we’re shining a light on two of those people: Sue and Nicky, cleaning supervisors who lead with care, pride, and an unshakeable sense of purpose. Read More
OCS Team
15 Oct, 2025
Stories of Pride, Purpose, and the People Keeping Our Schools Safe and Operational
For Thank Your Cleaner Day, we’re shining a light on two of those people: Sue and Nicky, cleaning supervisors who lead with care, pride, and an unshakeable sense of purpose.
OCS Team
15 Oct, 2025
Rethinking Green Building Certifications: Why Sustainability Must Go Beyond the Badge
Green building certifications like BREEAM, LEED and WELL have become industry benchmarks for sustainable design. But as the built environment faces mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions and deliver long-term value, it’s time to ask: do these certifications go far enough?
Graeme Hamilton, Sector Director - Energy
14 Oct, 2025
Confidence on a Plate: How OCS Chef Shannon Talbot Served Up Success at the StrEAT Food Awards 2025
When Shannon Talbot stepped into the kitchen at the 2025 StrEAT Food Awards, she didn’t expect to walk away with two trophies. In her first year competing, the OCS chef not only claimed the coveted title of StrEAT Food Chef of the Year but also secured second place in the StrEAT Food Dish of the Year category, an impressive double for a first-time contender.
OCS Team
10 Oct, 2025
Kellie Newell Appointed Head of Social Value for OCS UK & Ireland
OCS has appointed Kellie Newell as Head of Social Value for UK & Ireland, strengthening inclusive recruitment and community partnerships to deliver lasting social impact.
OCS Team
03 Oct, 2025
OCS to Deliver £2.4m Solar Carport at Scottish Water’s Head Office
OCS is to deliver a £2.4m solar carport at Scottish Water’s HQ, providing 1 MW of renewable energy and cutting 160 tonnes of carbon.
OCS Team
01 Oct, 2025
OCS to Acquire EMCOR UK, Strengthening Technical and Engineering Capabilities
OCS to acquire EMCOR UK, expanding engineering-led facilities management and strengthening hard services across the UK and Ireland.
OCS Team
25 Sep, 2025
Smart Infrastructure Legacy at the London 2012 Olympic Village
More than a decade on, in 2025, the infrastructure behind the London 2012 Olympic Village continues to support a thriving residential community. Delivered through close collaboration, the project combined multi-utility networks with integrated smart management systems — built to meet the demands of the Games and designed for long-term, technology-enabled living.
OCS Team
23 Sep, 2025
Turning Waste into Resources and Embedding Environmental Best Practice
OCS and KBR mark Recycle Week with composting, food sharing and reusable solutions that turn waste into community value.
OCS Team
22 Sep, 2025
Leadership in Action: Our Conversation with Stewart Cross
From forklift driver to director, Stewart Cross shares his journey, leadership lessons and building trust in facilities management.
OCS Team
22 Sep, 2025
The Role Of OCS Hard Services in Engineering and The Journey to Net Zero
Learn about our hard services proposition to support our customers on their journey to net zero.
OCS Team
20 Sep, 2025
OCS to Deliver Essential FM Services at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
We have been appointed by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a new facilities management (FM) contract. It will cover catering, cleaning, laundry and linen, waste management, and pest control services.
OCS Team
19 Sep, 2025
Feeding Minds, Fuelling Futures: The Power of Nutrition in Schools
Discover how school catering plays a vital role in fuelling learning, supporting wellbeing, and shaping brighter futures for children.
Amy Teichman, Head of Nutrition - UK & Ireland
18 Sep, 2025