Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Local councils must prioritise pedestrians in their urban planning and design, says Jayne Phenton, media coordinator for Living Streets, the charity that campaigns for safe and attractive streets
Alan Aldridge, executive director of the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA) takes a look at the arguments for the government’s high-profile case regarding energy efficiency.
Although suffering from a perceived lack of political support, Intelligent Transport Systems have a proven track record in easing congestion and reducing accidents, reports the IRF
There are various industry standards and certification that the events sector can gain to prove its sustainability. But there are also simple ways to green any event, writes Jon Proctor
The British Pest Control Association’s Simon Forrester examines the UK’s growing pest problem and how local authorities have a central role in maintaining control of public health pests
Helen Forrest, head of policy and advocacy at The National Association of Pension Funds says its time for to Government to act now to support local government pension fund investment infrastructure
HRD 2013 will focus on the L&D practitioner’s role in developing talent pipelines fit for the future, as well as developing leaders capable of driving sustainable organisation performance
Passivhaus is the leading international low energy design standard. Jon Bootland, chief executive of the Passivhaus Trust, talks about the benefits and dispels some misconceptions
Sustainable building event Greenbuild Expo has grown to be the biggest of its kind in the north of England, attracting all sectors of the built environment.
IFSEC International 2013 celebrates the show’s 40th birthday, and as part of UBM’s Protection and Management Week will feature a host of security solutions.
Swathes of Britain’s road network risks becoming permanently strewn with potholes unless Government invests now in proper resurfacing, according to the Local Government Association.
With the implementation date for Euro 6 set for January 2014, this year’s CV Show is well time for manufacturers to present their latest products and innovations – and several exhibitors are taking advantage with important industry launches
With the latest zero emissions bikes becoming financially viable, The Motorcycle Industry Association’s Stevie Muir reports on the many benefits a bike fleet can bring an organisation
Now in its 26th year, the International traffic management, road safety, parking, ITS and highway maintenance exhibition – Traffex – will return to the NEC in Birmingham from 16th–18th April with ground-breaking new features, brand new discussions and over 350 exhibitors
Safety & Health Expo, the annual exhibition for the occupational safety and health industry, has support from key industry partners IOSH, ROSPA, and the BSIF, to give visitors authoritative content from the leading voices across the industry
The National Courier Association (NCA) was formed in 1988 as a trading association to achieve a number of aims. High on this list was the desire to maintain a Nationwide membership of such quality that each individual Company, no matter how small, could offer customers a reliable Nationwide collection and delivery service to compete with the larger National Companies.
The Facilities Show will help FM practitioners keep up to date with the latest legislation, issues and challenges in the industry
The success rates of franchising and its continued growth through the last few years of economic difficulties are underpinned by it being operated properly – providing the right training, the right support, and the right opportunity for the right people. The British Franchising Association gives invaluable advice about the recruitment process
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Company Focus
Founded in 1792, Don & Low began as a small woven textiles manufacturer in Scotland, gradually expanding its operations and diversifying its production capabilities over the years. Through strategic investments in technology and a relentless pursuit of quality, Don & Low has evolved into a leading vertically integrated manufacturer, specialising in the production of construction membranes, geotextiles, and industrial textiles & yarns.
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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.
The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.
The organisers of the world’s largest dedicated hydrogen event, World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition have announced it’s return to Rotterdam in May 2024, with an expansion of a whole extra summit day. Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) are partnering with the Government of the Netherlands, the Province of Zuid-Holland, the City of Rotterdam, and the Port of Rotterdam to host an extended, larger scale Summit in 2024, to expand the event to meet the surging demand.
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