Kelsey Hargreaves, technical manager at BICSc, explains how competency based cleaning, clear standards and evidence led inspection processes help social housing providers meet rising regulatory expectations and reduce operational risk
The Fire Industry Association and Mates in Mind highlight why mental health must be treated as a core safety issue in the fire sector, where rising pressures, high responsibility and complex working environments place increasing demands on the workforce
The construction of a building is the time when fire protection plans become reality, and in this article, Simon Brand of the Fire Protection Association examines the important requirements to consider in this phase
Paul Collins, technical director at NICEIC, explains why electrical compliance and contractor competence are central to keeping public‑sector buildings safe, resilient and properly maintained
Daniel Docking of the Property Care Association, explores how many invasive plant problems begin with well‑intentioned planting decisions and why long‑term behaviour, maintenance and legal context must guide species selection
Forty new neighbourhoods have joined the government’s Pride in Place programme, giving local residents a direct role in deciding how up to £20 million is invested in their area over the next decade
The National Flood Forum sets out why effective flood preparedness depends on properly funded councils, strong community partnerships and sustained investment in resilience
