This article from Procurement Services looks at how authorities can streamline supply bases, manage procurement activity effectively and maintain clear oversight during periods of organisational change

Rob Turnbull, chair of the AEV Venue Sustainability working group and sustainability manager, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) explains how the updated ISO 20121 standard is helping event organisers embed sustainability into planning and delivery, shifting the focus from minimising environmental impact to managing wider social, economic and governance outcomes

Once viewed primarily as a convenient way to pay for fuel, fuel cards are increasingly becoming a strategic management tool for fleets, particularly as they integrate electric vehicles alongside conventional petrol and diesel models

Kelsey Hargreaves, technical manager at BICSc, explains how competency based cleaning, clear standards and evidence led inspection processes help social housing providers meet rising regulatory expectations and reduce operational risk

The Fire Industry Association and Mates in Mind highlight why mental health must be treated as a core safety issue in the fire sector, where rising pressures, high responsibility and complex working environments place increasing demands on the workforce

The construction of a building is the time when fire protection plans become reality, and in this article, Simon Brand of the Fire Protection Association examines the important requirements to consider in this phase

Paul Collins, technical director at NICEIC, explains why electrical compliance and contractor competence are central to keeping public‑sector buildings safe, resilient and properly maintained

Daniel Docking of the Property Care Association, explores how many invasive plant problems begin with well‑intentioned planting decisions and why long‑term behaviour, maintenance and legal context must guide species selection

Forty new neighbourhoods have joined the government’s Pride in Place programme, giving local residents a direct role in deciding how up to £20 million is invested in their area over the next decade

The Estate Management Services 2 Framework allows public sector buyers to procure estate management services