Facilities Management The backbone of public serviceCraig Brown from BSGA explains the benefits of thoughtful signage Cleaning Unleashing the power of BICSc membershipBICSc membership offers a clear route to professional recognition Energy Powering up energy storageGareth Simkins at Solar UK explains how battery storage is becoming an important tool for the public sector Facilities Management FM in fire emergenciesSimon Brand from the FPA looks at the importance of FM before, during, and after a fire emergency Facilities Management The hidden killer, urgent call for awareness This article outlines why stronger awareness, training and compliance are urgently needed to protect workers and the public Planning & Construction 3 Change is not someone else’s responsibilityBESA CEO David Frise explains why the changing focus on specification and procurement could change things for the better this year Design & Build MPBA: A roadmap to net zeroJackie Maginnis outlines how the sector’s new Roadmap to Net Zero is helping public sector clients take a whole‑life, sustainability‑led approach Design & Build Passivhaus policy drivers Sarah Lewis outlines the policy drivers shaping homes, schools and local authority development Facilities Management FM: upskilling is at the core of best practiceThe transformation of workplace and facilities management into a strategic discipline Facilities Management Management of dead legs and blind ends in water systemsRoy Sullivan explains why these pose a significant compliance and safety risk Load More *NEWS £10 million for hospitality venues £52 million for Scotland's regions Government launches three new taskforces Heat maps reveal fly-tipping hotspots Scottish Programme for Government published Expansion of free school meals welcomed Government launches competition to use AI to fix public services Oxfordshire dump site cleared Millions of pounds saved thanks to Great British Summer Savings Air quality alert service launched