The cleaning and facilities management sector in the UK continues to grow in both economic contribution and strategic importance. According to the latest research from the British Cleaning Council, the UK cleaning, hygiene and waste industry has reached a record valuation of £66.9 billion, making it one of the largest employers in the country and an essential contributor to public health, business operations, and quality of life. 1. Growth Amid Change : What’s Shaping the Market? Despite broader economic pressures, the UK cleaning sector remains resilient. Key influences driving the industry in 2026 include: 🔹 Rising costs and labour dynamics:Recent forecasts show that cleaning costs across facilities management are expected to continue rising … [Read more...] about Cleaning Forward: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities in the UK Cleaning Sector

We often talk of the industries APM operates within and the specific training and qualifications we undertake, as a company which allows us to work efficiently, effectively and knowledgeably within each given sector. As we all know, training is not a one-time thing and ongoing learning is required to accommodate changing policies, circumstances and industry laws. At APM we are never complacent and aways strive to stay up to date within our sectors of operation. Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) is at the core of all our business activity, whereby we all work together proactively to achieve regular, incremental improvements, within the 5 key elements of: Teamwork Personal Discipline Improved Morale Quality Circles Suggestions for … [Read more...] about Using challenges to identify training needs