Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are often perceived as a recent innovation, somewhat untested and experimental, yet the concept of offsite construction has been around for decades....
UK fire crews play a vital role in saving lives – so the design of their station facilities has to work hard to minimise any further risks. ...
TR19® Air, published by the BESA, provides a clear specification for professional cleaning of ventilation systems. Gary Nicholls, MD of Swiftclean and Co-Author of both TR19® Air and TR19® Grease,...
Robert Walton, Chief Product and Engineering Officer at Constructionline, debunks four myths around the recently-announced PPN 03/24 and what it means for procurement processes....
SAP calculations are obligatory for new-build homes to comply with Building Regulations. Chris O’Kane, Technical Director of SIG’s 360 Team, explains how they are used to develop cost-effective housing solutions....
The property portfolios of the UK’s public sector contain thousands of listed buildings, all of special architectural or historical interest and some of national importance. With an obligation to preserve...
The news in September that Birmingham City Council (‘Europe’s largest local authority’) had been forced to issue a Section 114 notice sent out a message that resonated far beyond the...
In a time when the UK is working to improve and close its skills gap, it is important our education estates match the quality of professionals we hope to create....
Nicola John, Managing Director of Fire Door Maintenance (FDM), explains the vital need for accredited fire door safety training and how a new facility will help the public sector raise...
The chancellor’s Autumn Statement in November put growth at the top of the UK’s economic agenda. As such, the pressure is on for public sector organisations to expand their facilities...
Finding contractors who are reliable, certified and share your values can be a tricky and time-consuming business – but one that’s essential if you want to maintain the integrity and...
As our homes are built to greater airtightness standards in a drive for energy efficiency, and as we begin to realise the impact of indoor air quality on our health...
A joint study from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and the University of Cambridge has found that clearer environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulation is needed to accelerate success and...
It’s been three years since the National Audit Office (NAO) warned the public sector was not prepared for the volume of PFI contracts reaching expiry. Sonia McRobb, Associate Director of...
Hot water is the primary method of controlling legionella bacteria in water distribution system in public buildings. The old adage is keep it hot and keep it moving. The recent...
Allen Coldrake from Carlisle Construction Materials discusses the need for the public sector to lead by example with a circular approach to sustainability, highlighting a best-practice approach in The Netherlands...
When we think about meeting net-zero targets, it’s only natural that we tend to focus on innovative solutions that we can create. Green energy, build net-zero buildings, manufacture electric vehicles…...
Social housing providers are facing a raft of new legislation as the sector moves towards a net-zero carbon future, says Ashley Pappin and Frederick Davies from law firm Winckworth Sherwood....
Leaseholders aren’t the only players in the crisis impacted by lack of Government funding. Martha Mordecai, Lawyer at Capital Law, explains more....
Simona Santoro and Marina Weber, both Sales Engineers at Victualic, look at the changing landscape of women in engineering – and discuss some personal experiences from their careers to date....
