National Apprenticeship Week, is a time to recognise the vital role apprenticeships play in building strong careers and a skilled workforce.
We asked our Director for Scotland, Mark Jenkins, to share his thoughts on apprenticeships and their impact.
“I started my career as an apprentice electrician. That time on the tools gave me far more than a trade. It provided the foundations I have built on throughout my career and has supported my progression to my current position.
At GSH Group, we recognise the value apprentices bring, not just to the future of our business, but to the standards and culture we deliver today. Apprenticeships combine hands-on experience with learning in a way that develops capability, confidence, and pride in the job.
I am proud to have started my journey as an apprentice and equally proud to support the next generation of apprentices within GSH Group.”
Meet Ashleigh, a Business Administrator Apprentice at GSH Group, currently completing her Level 3 qualification and on track to qualify later this year.
Why did you choose the apprenticeship route?
“I loved the idea of learning while gaining real work experience. It just felt more valuable to me than a purely academic route.”
What do you enjoy most about your role?
“Honestly — all of it! I’ve really enjoyed learning about different aspects of business administration, especially IT systems and developing my Excel skills. But what I enjoy most is the interaction with engineers, customers and colleagues. That’s what makes my day — and what I learn the most from.”
Ashleigh’s role shows that apprenticeships aren’t just about learning a job — they’re about building confidence, skills and experience that last a lifetime.
Meet Sam, an Apprentice Plumber at GSH Group, delivering essential services for our customers every day. Sam is nearing the end of his apprenticeship and is looking forward to becoming fully qualified in 2026.
Why did you choose an apprenticeship over a traditional academic route?
“Learning on the job really appealed to me. I felt it was the most practical way to build the skills I need to succeed in my career.”
“Working as part of a team and tackling challenging jobs. I know it sounds strange, but I genuinely enjoy dealing with problems — I guess that makes me the perfect engineer!”
And your ambitions for the future?
“I want to keep developing my engineering skills, especially around future technologies like air source heat pumps, alongside more traditional qualifications such as gas certification. Long term, I’d love to be my own boss… maybe even running GSH Group one day.”
Watch this space — CEO Sam might be closer than we think.
GSH welcomes special guests to its Global Headquarters in New Jersey for a festive holiday luncheon with the corporate team. The gathering creates an opportunity for meaningful conversation, shared stories, and strengthened partnerships in a warm, seasonal setting.
The afternoon reflects GSH’s commitment to fostering strong relationships built on collaboration, trust, and connection. We extend a sincere thank you to the Halls for spending time with us and sharing in a truly welcoming visit during the holiday season.
Moments like these highlight the importance of coming together beyond day‑to‑day operations to celebrate partnership and community.
GSH Maintenance Team Overhauls Critical AHU Vibration Springs
Deep beneath the laboratories and animal facilities of the National Institutes of Health in Baltimore, a dedicated crew keeps the air flowing reliably — day in, day out.
Right now, the GSH maintenance team is in the middle of a major project: replacing the massive vibration-isolation springs on air handling units that serve the NIA and NIDA vivariums. These are no ordinary AHUs. Each one pulls 100% outside air, cools it across chilled-water coils, and delivers over 30,000 CFM to sensitive animal holding rooms and research labs.
At the heart of each unit sits a single 125 hp motor driving a Twin City fan — a combined assembly weighing almost 6 tons. The only thing keeping that mass from shaking the building apart? Four heavy-duty coil springs that had been on duty for nearly 20 years. After two decades of humid Baltimore summers, condensate dripping from the cooling coils had migrated into the motor compartments. The result: springs that looked more like rust fossils than precision components.
Decades of condensate exposure turned solid steel into rust; almost no original metal remains – just rust flakes.
The GSH team, often working in the tightest spaces, has been tackling these units one by one.
Phil Heim, Assistant Chief Engineer, cutting free rust-locked components.
Removing the springs for a 6-ton motor/fan assembly in a cramped air handling unit requires rigging, jacks, grinding, torches, and decades of collective experience.
Some springs literally crumbled upon removal. Replaced with springs fresh, powder-coated, and ready for the next 20+ years.
Before: on the edge of failure.After: smooth, quiet, and built to last.
The project remains ongoing, with three additional Air Handling Units still scheduled for the same treatment. That means more heavy lifts and sparks in the dark—all to ensure research animals and vivarium staff remain comfortable. Meanwhile, keeping the laboratories operating so they never miss a breath of perfectly conditioned air. The next time everything in a critical NIH facility simply works, remember the GSH maintenance team. Nonetheless, the professionals who wrestle rust, gravity, and six‑ton assemblies so vital science continues without interruption.
GSH proudly partners with Nurture Group to refresh the garden at Ciaran’s House, a Young Lives vs Cancer home in Edinburgh, Scotland. Despite challenging weather conditions, the team transforms the outdoor space into a warm, welcoming environment designed to offer comfort and respite for families during difficult times.
Thanks to the hard work and commitment of Brian, John, Jason, David, and Mark Jenkins from GSH, the garden becomes a space that reflects care, thoughtfulness, and community support. Projects like this highlight the positive impact that collaboration and volunteer effort can have beyond day‑to‑day facilities management.
GSH is honoured to play a small but meaningful role in supporting organisations that provide care where it is needed most—making a difference, one garden at a time.
See how GSH supports communities through partnership, teamwork, and purpose‑driven action. See what GSH can do for you!
GSH welcomed ISO Auditor John Duncan to our Global Headquarters in New Jersey for the annual ISO audit, joined by Senior National Solutions Manager Robert Roman. The audit confirms GSH’s continued certification across five ISO categories, reinforcing our commitment to excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
As part of ISO’s robust auditing process, the visit includes a tour of one of GSH’s client sites—the North American headquarters of a luxury automotive manufacturer—to observe how GSH actively implements all five ISO standards at the client‑site level. This hands‑on review demonstrates how our policies, procedures, and performance standards translate into real‑world operational excellence.
Maintaining ISO certifications reflects the dedication of GSH teams across the business and our focus on delivering consistent, high‑quality facilities management solutions. Thank you to everyone involved for upholding the standards that keep GSH performing at its best.
See how GSH’s ISO‑certified practices support reliable, compliant, and high‑performing facilities. Connect with our team to learn how we can implement internationally recognized standards to help your operations run smoothly.
Ken Cadorin, Joe Annino, and Luis Adame represent GSH at the 2025 BOMA San Francisco Annual Luncheon, joining building owners, property managers, and facilities professionals from across the region.
The event provides a valuable opportunity to connect with industry peers, exchange insights, and celebrate the continued growth and collaboration within the building and facilities management community. Engagements like this reinforce GSH’s commitment to staying actively involved in the conversations and relationships that shape the industry.
It was a great day of networking, knowledge sharing, and partnership—bringing the facilities management community together in San Francisco.
Learn how our active industry engagement helps deliver informed, forward‑thinking solutions for clients like you!
We love seeing our team members engaging with the industry and building connections in our community! Here’s a look at GSH’s Luis Adame and the Emerging Professionals at the “Tour and Toast: TOBY Edition” hosted by BOMA San Francisco.
Earlier this month, GSH Operations Manager Brandon Montenegro welcomes Accounts Payable Specialist Jonathan Rodriguez from our New Jersey headquarters to California for a hands‑on visit focused on collaboration and operational insight.
The visit includes tours of GSH‑managed properties in San Diego, including Emerald Plaza and Aspire Center, giving Jonathan a firsthand look at field operations and on‑site service delivery. Experiences like this strengthen the connection between office functions and field teams, helping align behind‑the‑scenes work with the critical efforts taking place across client sites every day.
A big thank you to all of GSH Group’s guests for partaking at the IWFM Impact Awards — a brilliant night with great company, conversation, and celebration across the FM industry.
Kudos to Gabby Logan MBE for keeping the energy up while presenting an impressive list of awards — even the live band was a nice touch.
GSH Group was proud to support this year’s event marking 25 years of the IWFM Awards — still a ways to go before matching our own 130-year heritage, but great to see the industry continuing to go from strength to strength.
It was an enjoyable time catching up with colleagues, clients, and supply partners — and special thanks to GSH Group colleagues and our Chairman for their support and company on this night.
See how GSH actively supports the people, events, and partnerships shaping the future of facilities management. Connect with our team to learn how industry collaboration translates into stronger FM outcomes.
Adam’s dedication, industry knowledge, and passion for facilities management make him a strong fit for this position. His election reflects both his personal commitment to professional excellence and GSH’s continued involvement in supporting industry leadership and advancement.
We are proud to see Adam represent GSH and the broader facilities management community with distinction, and we look forward to the positive impact he brings to the SDBEA.
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