Taking stock of the government purse

14 November 2012
The situation of government departments paying wildly different prices for the same goods has come to an end. But how has the Government Procurement Service transformed the way public sector spends?

Meet with a clean mind

13 November 2012
You’ve chosen a venue with green credentials, but what next? Jon Proctor, technical director of Green Tourism, gives some tips on how to green your meeting, conference, or event

The way we print is changing

13 November 2012
Sometimes it takes a step back to realise our print processes are stagnant. The BPIF discusses how an independent consultant can help organisations transform the way they print and save money

Leeds lead the way in Passivhaus education

9 November 2012
A school for 630 pupils completed in Leeds by Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has not only achieved Passivhaus certification, but has smashed the air tightness target of the Passivhaus Institute.

Hard wired for safety

9 November 2012
Shouldn’t hard-wired smoke alarms in rented accommodation be a legal requirement? asks Graham Ellicott, ceo of the Fire Industry Association

Go walkabout

9 November 2012
Richard Rugg of the Carbon Trust suggests that conducting regular housekeeping walk rounds to note down and act on any maintenance issues can identify opportunities for energy savings and avoid expensive problems later on.