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