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The People Behind the Power: Mishka Scott, Energy Engineer
Mishka Scott joined OCS as part of the expanding Energy Services capability, bringing hands-on engineering experience across construction, pre-construction and sustainability. From feasibility to commissioning, she focuses on practical energy… Read More
OCS Team
04 Nov, 2025
Edinburgh High Court: Unlocking Low-Carbon Performance in a Heritage Civic Building
OCS supported a low-carbon retrofit at Edinburgh High Court, securing £2.1m in funding and enabling up to 30% energy reduction.
OCS Team
04 Nov, 2025
TRUE Story: Luke Cooper – A Life Working in The Royal Parks
From apprentice carpenter to team leader, Luke Cooper has dedicated nearly 30 years to preserving The Royal Parks.
OCS Team
03 Nov, 2025
Áine Mulcahy – Navigating Change within the Facilities Sector
Áine Mulcahy, winner of Women in FM’s Overall Leader Award and Excellence in Senior Leadership, reflects on leadership, innovation, and sustainability in facilities management.
OCS Team
31 Oct, 2025
Low-Carbon District Heating Supporting a Major New Community Near Edinburgh
OCS delivered low-carbon district heating at Shawfair, reducing over 2,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually and supporting more than 3,000 new homes.
OCS Team
30 Oct, 2025
“We Lead with Understanding”: A Conversation with Sarah Williams, Chief People Officer
For Sarah Williams, Chief People Officer for the UK & Ireland, inclusive recruitment is a professional and personal responsibility.
OCS Team
25 Oct, 2025
OCS Energy Services: Smarter Ventilation in Practice
Discover how smarter, sensor-led ventilation systems cut energy use, improve air quality and deliver lasting operational value.
Nick Mags - Managing Director - Hard Services, OCS UK & Ireland
25 Oct, 2025
From Steps to Stories: How the OCS 125 Challenge Brought Us Together
From the 15th to 21st of September, 736 OCS colleagues from across the globe took part in the OCS 125 Challenge, celebrating our 125th anniversary and raising funds for the four charities we partner with through our OCS Foundation.
OCS Team
21 Oct, 2025
For the Love of Food – Celebrating OCS Chefs this International Chef’s Day 2025
This International Chef’s Day, we’re celebrating three of our talented chefs, Daisy Smith, Shannon Talbot-Bennett, and Andre Alto, whose passion for food embodies our catering brand promise: for the love of food.
OCS Team
20 Oct, 2025
From FAITH to AI and Cobots: OCS’s Ongoing Journey of Innovation
In the 1980s, OCS introduced FAITH, a computer system to supercharge its operations. Four decades on, we are still innovating in new ways, from AI and BMS to futuristic cobots.
OCS Team
16 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
Celebrating Frontline Excellence: OCS Finalists Announced at Excellence Awards 2025
This week, we’re proud to announce that OCS teams from across the UK have been named finalists in nine categories at the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2025.
OCS Team
13 Oct, 2025