Category: Hard Services
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
TRUE Story: Apprentice Mandeep Singh is Building Towards a Net-Zero Future
When Mandeep Singh applied online for an electrical apprenticeship in 2022, he had no idea he’d soon become an award-winning face of Scotland’s net-zero future.
OCS Team
09 Jul, 2025
Net Zero Week: Turning Commitment into Action
Net Zero Week is a powerful moment of reflection and action. It’s a time to take stock of the progress we’ve made and, more importantly, to double down on the steps still needed to reduce emissions and build a more sustainable future.
Graeme Hamilton
04 Jul, 2025
Together We Engineer: Catherine Haynes’s journey in Hard Services
For International Women in Engineering Day 2025, we celebrate Catherine Haynes, Operations Manager, Hard Services at OCS, whose path into hard services highlights perseverance, adaptability, and a deep understanding of what makes facilities tick.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 2025
Together We Engineer: Dione McMaster’s Journey in Hard Services
For Dione McMaster, becoming a project manager in hard services was a path shaped by opportunity, curiosity, and determination. As we mark International Women in Engineering Day 2025, Dione’s story is a powerful reminder that engineering is for everyone and that teamwork truly makes the difference.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 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
OCS Team Lend a Hand to Transform Sensory Garden for Adult Services Users
In a remarkable display of dedication and stewardship, OCS colleagues carved time out to refurbish and refresh an ageing sensory garden at an Adult Services site.
OCS Team
11 Jun, 2025
OCS delivers future-proofed sustainable energy centre design and build
The OCS team completed an 18-month project to design and build a new energy centre that utilises waste heat, a solar array, ambient, and district heating networks.
OCS Team
15 May, 2025
NextGenFM: Leading the Future of Facilities Management with Nick Maggs
In our inaugural interview for our NextGenFM series, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Maggs, the Managing Director for Hard Services on the future of facilities management.
OCS Team
09 May, 2025
Overcoming Hesitance Towards Smart Air Ventilation Systems
OCS Hard Services Director Tony Parkinson offers insight on how to overcome hurdles and hesitation towards air ventilation systems.
Tony Parkinson
08 May, 2025
OCS Secures Contract with Church of England Pensions Board
OCS wins five-year contract to deliver hard FM services to over 1,150 Church of England retirement homes, with nationwide coverage.
OCS Team
01 May, 2025
TRUE Story: Graeme Hamilton, Driving Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Innovation
Graeme Hamilton is a seasoned professional with a background in management consulting and nearly two decades of experience in energy efficiency and decarbonisation. He recently joined OCS as the Energy Sector Director.
OCS Team
14 Mar, 2025