Technology and sustainability key drivers of the UK Contract Cleaning market

14th of December 2017
Technology and sustainability key drivers of the UK Contract Cleaning market

A new study into the UK's contract cleaning market reports that the drive towards more sustainable cleaning practices has become an important issue within the industry, with clients demanding more sustainable practices from contract cleaning companies.

it also highlights the use of technology in driving progress in performance and efficiency. The ‘Contract Cleaning Market Report - UK 2017-2021 Analysis' report is published by AMA Research. It says uncertainty caused by factors such as Brexit mean market growth between 2014 and 2016 is unlikely to be sustained over the next few years.

Fiona Watts of AMA Research said: "Cleaning is one of the most competitive of all contracted-out sectors, and profit margins are under significant pressure due to rising labour costs and increasing raw material and equipment costs. In addition, there is pressure on the cleaning industry to improve standards, particularly in the healthcare sector, while also increasing efficiency."

The demand for bundled service and Total Facilities Management contracts will continue to be a strong driving force as public and private sectors look to maximise value from contracts.

But there is concern the Brexit decision may have an impact on the labour market and, with labour costs accounting for an estimated 80 per cent of any invoice within the contract cleaning sector, changes such as an increase to the National Minimum Wage have a significant impact.

The report is available now and can be ordered online at www.amaresearch.co.uk

 

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