Category: Sectors
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
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
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
Building an Evidence-led Case for Decarbonisation Across the Scottish Courts Estate
OCS secured £15.1m in funding to support low-carbon retrofit and decarbonisation across the Scottish Courts estate.
OCS Team
08 Oct, 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
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
18 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
The Importance of Hard Services in Supporting the UK Government’s Public Estate
The effective operation of the UK government’s vast public estate relies heavily on the often overlooked but absolutely essential element known as hard services.
OCS Team
11 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
Turning Insight into Action: A Smarter Way to Drive Sustainable Change
OCS helps organisations cut energy costs and accelerate decarbonisation by embedding sustainability into everyday facilities management.
OCS Team
13 Aug, 2025
Creating the Right Conditions for Public Service to Thrive
Public Sector FM MD, Bob Taylor, shares his wealth of expertise the conditions the public sector needs to thrive.
OCS Team
31 Jul, 2025
TRUE Story: Jack Tunstead, Taking Opportunities in His Stride
When Jack Tunstead joined OCS in 2018 as a part-time team member supporting people with reduced mobility (PRM) at Dublin Airport, he thought it would be a short-term job while studying for his business management degree. He never expected that a few years later, he’d be shaping a career in QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) and building a future with OCS.
OCS Team
29 Jul, 2025