Higher and degree apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a valuable career development tool, providing opportunities for individuals to 'earn while they learn.'
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The Procurement Act has recently come into force, aimed at improving and streamlining public sector procurement, while at the same time providing a boost to SMEs.
With spring just beginning, we look at the Britain in Bloom competition and how communities across the country are brightening up their neighbourhoods. The Property Care Association discusses the best methods for weed control and in our tree care feature, we investigate ash dieback.
The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) sets out some best practice for conferences & events for 2025 and we've got an article looking back at the planning and preparation for this year's New Year's celebrations in London. Meanwhile, APSCo outline best practices for recruitment in the public sector, emphasising strategies to attract and retain top talent in 2025 and the CSA write about the current issues local authorities face when it comes to debt resolution.
We've also got features on Facilities Management, Fire Safety and Frameworks, as well as some previews to events coming up over the next few months.
Event Diary
The Blue Light Show launches this year and is set to become the only cross-collaborative event focused on bringing together emergency services professionals.
Highways UK 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 October, stands as the UK’s leading event for the highways and road infrastructure sector.
Covering a myriad topics from building safety to insolvency, housing reform to the skills agenda, diversity to historical buildings, UK Construction Week London’s seminar programme features speakers from Westminster, Premier League football clubs and beyond.
What’s more, the 300+ talks and workshops at UKCW London (ExCeL, May 7-9th) are all fully CPD accredited by the CPD Group, solidifying UKCW’s commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences for industry professionals.*
Keynote speakers at UKCW London include:
Supplier Profiles
Experience and unforgettable 1 hour journey through maritime history and breathtaking landscapes.
Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children.
Latest Features
Behind every dazzling burst of light at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display lies months of meticulous planning. Tom Smith, managing director at CarnDu, chairman of the EIG and secretary of the BPA, takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous event
Pauline Beattie, ABPCO's newly appointed co-chair, and a director of Conference Care, talks about Best Practice and its value as part of the event delivery process
