Category: Industry News
Sustainability and Uptime: the Real Test Facing Data Centre Growth
Data centres have become critical national infrastructure, and the pace of their growth will shape the UK's digital economy for decades. Oliver Sander, OCS's Delivery Director of Data Centre Operations, joined operators, engineers and energy specialists at a recent roundtable examining the challenge now defining the sector: expanding fast enough to meet demand while cutting environmental impact and maintaining uptime.
OCS Team
07 Oct, 2026
FM’s Value Will Increasingly Come from Insight and Action
OCS's Bruce McDonnell on how AI, integrated FM and sustainability are changing what customers expect from facilities management, and why people stay at the heart of it.
OCS Team
05 Oct, 2026
What’s Next in Data Centres: Energy Efficiency and the Trends Shaping 2026
Explore the data centre energy efficiency trends shaping 2026, from retrofit and efficient infrastructure to real time data and skills.
Steve Clifford - Director of Data Centres, OCS UK & Ireland
14 Aug, 2026
OCS Announces Recommended Acquisition of Mitie
OCS announces its recommended acquisition of Mitie, bringing together two complementary facilities management businesses, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
OCS Team
21 Jul, 2026
OCS Ireland’s Journey to Total Facilities Management: Áine Mulcahy Talks on Growth, Talent and Technology
Áine Mulcahy on OCS Ireland's growth as a total facilities management partner, with people, talent and technology at its core.
OCS Team
20 May, 2026
Jumping Over Barriers: How OCS is Expanding Its Technical Services Capability
Greater scale and engineering expertise are strengthening delivery across defence, government and data centre environments.
Nick Maggs, Managing Director, Hard Services – OCS UK
18 May, 2026
Engineering Excellence. A Stronger Future Together
Matt Kent explains how Engineering Excellence strengthens capability to support safe and resilient performance across complex environments.
Matt Kent - Director of Engineering, EMCOR UK (Proudly OCS)
16 Jan, 2026
OCS Completes Acquistion of EMCOR UK, Strengthening Hard Services Capability
The acquisition brings added technical capability, sector support and strong national coverage for customers across critical environments.
OCS Team
01 Dec, 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
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
OCS Healthcare Catering Team Shortlisted for 2025 Foodservice Cateys
We’re delighted to share that our healthcare catering team has been shortlisted for Healthcare Caterer of the Year at the 2025 Foodservice Cateys, hosted by The Caterer.
OCS Team
01 Sep, 2025
Recognising the Contribution of Women in Engineering
Celebrating INWED on 23rd June – recognising women in engineering, their achievements, and the importance of inclusive, diverse workplaces.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 2025