Steve Calder is the chief customer officer at the Met Office, working to ensure weather and climate intelligence can power future plans for local a
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Craig Brown, chairman of the British Sign and Graphics Association, explains why thoughtful signage, accessibility and long‑term design are essenti
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BICSc membership offers a clear route to professional recognition in the cleaning industry, giving individuals and organisations access to trusted
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Battery storage is rapidly becoming one of the public sector’s most powerful tools for cutting costs, strengthening energy security and suppo
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Simon Brand from the FPA looks at the importance of facilities management before, during, and after a fire emergency
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Steve Calder is the chief customer officer at the Met Office, working to ensure weather and climate intelligence can power future plans for local and national government, as well as support key UK industries to grow. Here, he discusses how innovative science and partnerships will prove crucial to the future success of government and industry
Craig Brown, chairman of the British Sign and Graphics Association, explains why thoughtful signage, accessibility and long‑term design are essential to building trust, safety and confidence in public services
BICSc membership offers a clear route to professional recognition in the cleaning industry, giving individuals and organisations access to trusted standards, expert support and a wide range of benefits that strengthen skills, credibility and business growth
Professional recognition in today’s world is vital. It backs you up as an individual and as a business. It’s something that many of us strive for, and by achieving it, we often reap the reward of better opportunities. Having that credibility allows you to stand out in a crowded market.
Battery storage is rapidly becoming one of the public sector’s most powerful tools for cutting costs, strengthening energy security and supporting the shift to clean power, as Gareth Simkins, senior communications adviser at Solar Energy UK, explains
Storing electricity is critical for the energy transition, enabling power to be stockpiled when renewable supplies are plentiful and discharged when demand is greatest.
Simon Brand from the FPA looks at the importance of facilities management before, during, and after a fire emergency
When it comes to emergencies in buildings, it is facilities managers (FMs) who find themselves at the coalface, particularly when it comes to fire incidents. The majority of work required from an FM comes in emergency preparedness planning – trying to prevent a fire from happening, having systems in place to mitigate one should it occur, and how to ensure the safety of the people on site.
This article outlines why stronger awareness, training and compliance are urgently needed to protect workers and the public
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