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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
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
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
29 Sep, 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
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
Is Your Hard Services Strategy Ready for AI?
AI has unlocked a whole new world of building maintenance. Are your hard services ready for this big leap? OCS weighs in.
OCS Team
16 Sep, 2025
OCS Wins Operations Team of the Year at the Operational Excellence Awards
OCS’s Covent Garden team wins Operations Team of the Year 2025, recognised for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding service delivery.
OCS Team
15 Sep, 2025
Six Sustainability Insights Facilities Teams Can Use Today
Facilities teams are at the forefront of the transition to net zero. Drawing on recent insights from our Energy Services team, here are six practical strategies to help you improve energy performance, reduce emissions, and deliver measurable impact.
OCS Team
12 Sep, 2025