The Building Futures Group’s Sarah Bentley suggests that industry and stakeholders should consider ensuring the services we all rely on in the UK have a sustainable future.
While the low carbon and low emission car market has seen rapid progress and developments, the commercial vehicle sector hasn’t enjoyed the same growth. The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership looks at the obstacles in the way of greener commercial vehicles.
The Renewable Energy Association analyses the role of energy storage and national grid solutions in light of a new KPMG report on solar and energy storage government policy.
Design Thinking can be applied to Facilities Management through strategic, tactical and operational delivery. Richard Harris of the British Institute of Facilities Management puts it to the test
For many years, UK public services have faced the twin challenges of greater demand and tight budgets. Simon Goldie of the Finance & Leasing Association explores the situation
Steve Lee of the Chartered Institiute of Waste Management advises that the policy landscape for waste and recycling should be a major consideration for local authorities
Alastair Moselely of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management discusses water management systems and their importance in creating more sustainable environments
Urban regeneration holds vital importance in creating greener, more sustainable places. Juliana O’Rourke at RUDI takes a stance on regeneration for public benefit in towns and local councils
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development examine how the evolution of learning and development can adapt to the modern workplace and improve organisational performance
Manchester is easily accessible to both national and international visitors and it can accommodate all events, meetings and conferences. Visit Manchester analyses why the city is on the up
Charlotte Stuffins of the Community Development Foundation discusses the First Steps programme and how its community-led activity is turning policies into action
Peter Andrews, Director at Alarm, attempts to answer the question of what is good risk management, using data collected from public service organisations over the last five years
A new KPMG report discusses the significant place that solar and energy storage holds in government policy. In light of this, The Renewable Energy Association analyses the role of energy storage and national grid solutions as a breakthrough in the energy sector
Communities need to be aware and prepared for the possibility of floods. Mary Dhonau, chief executive of the Know Your Flood Risk campaign, discusses the importance of flood management
Since it was first launched in 1990, BREEAM, the environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings, is now certified in over 425,000 structures with over two million registered for assessment. A new build primary school comissioned by Durham County Council is a shining example of how the method can engender an ethos of sustainability
Disruptive events will always occur, whatever form they may take. By having an effective business continuity programme in place, it should mean that, in the event of an incident, a drama doesn’t turn into a crisis, writes Andrew Scott
Local roads are the routes we use every day – to get children to school, to reach shops or work, to enjoy a social life or simply to join the motorway to travel farther afield. The Road Safety Markings Association’s George Lee analyses their importance
Suiting both purpose and budget, Harriet Boatwright from Meet In Leeds discusses the benefits of public sector event buyers using academic venues for conferences, meetings and events
