Category: Public Sector
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
Unlocking Deeper Energy Insight Across The Scottish Courts Estate
OCS used advanced analytics across the Scottish Courts estate, identifying £200k in savings and 170 tonnes of CO₂e reduction.
OCS Team
16 Dec, 2025
PFM Awards 2025: Recognising Colin Rushforth’s Leadership and Commitment to People
An overview of Colin Rushforth’s Account Director of the Year award at the PFM Awards 2025 and the leadership, partnership and people focused approach behind it.
OCS Team
19 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
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
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
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
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
OCS Voted No. 1 Brand for Innovation in Facilities Management
Discover how OCS earned the No. 1 spot for innovation in facilities management in the 2025 i-FM Brand Survey.
OCS Team
21 Jul, 2025
Rethinking Facilities Management: A Strategic Asset for Local Authorities
Rising fiscal, environmental and social pressures mean local authorities that see facilities management as strategic will be better able to adapt.
OCS Team
18 Jul, 2025
A Welcome Step Forward: Free School Meals Expansion Aligns with Angel Hill Food Co.’s Mission
The UK government recently announced a significant step in tackling child poverty: around 500,000 more children in England will soon become eligible for free school meals. The change expands access to children whose parents are receiving Universal Credit. This offers vital support to families facing the pressure of rising food and living costs.
OCS Team
19 Jun, 2025