New fire safety regulations come into force on 1st October within section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, but what does it mean for those responsible for public buildings?

The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NDFC) explains how demolition is necessary to regenerate towns and cities

The Stone Federation on the restoration and retrofit of public buildings and natural stone as a building material

Damp and mould in social housing is a pervasive and pressing issue that has far-reaching implications for the health, well-being, and quality of life of residents. The problem has been highlighted since the death of Awaab Ishak in 2020 and new legislation has been brought in to address the problem of damp and mould

Pests can be a problem across the public estate, from rats at recycling centres to cockroaches in kitchens. If you’re managing housing stock, it can be one of the most common complaints from residents. In this article, Natalie Bungay, technical manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), outlines how professional pest management offers LAs a one-stop solution

Transform your information and assets
We understand how important it is for organisations to have an efficient system in place in order to maintain, store and dispose of information and records – this is of even greater importance in the public sector where appropriate use of data is critical.

Michael Laing, director of integrated community services, County Durham Care Partnership explains the collaboration between the NHS and
local authorities

Old electronics present a huge problem to those in charge of managing waste. It is important that this waste is disposed of effectively and as sustainably as possible. However this can only be done if those disposing of the waste are willing and able to do so