Battery storage is rapidly becoming one of the public sector’s most powerful tools for cutting costs, strengthening energy security and supporting the shift to clean power, as Gareth Simkins, senior communications adviser at Solar Energy UK, explains
Storing electricity is critical for the energy transition, enabling power to be stockpiled when renewable supplies are plentiful and discharged when demand is greatest.
Simon Brand from the FPA looks at the importance of facilities management before, during, and after a fire emergency
When it comes to emergencies in buildings, it is facilities managers (FMs) who find themselves at the coalface, particularly when it comes to fire incidents. The majority of work required from an FM comes in emergency preparedness planning – trying to prevent a fire from happening, having systems in place to mitigate one should it occur, and how to ensure the safety of the people on site.
This article outlines why stronger awareness, training and compliance are urgently needed to protect workers and the public
BBESA CEO David Frise explains why the changing focus on specification and procurement could change things for the better this year
Jackie Maginnis outlines how the sector’s new Roadmap to Net Zero is helping public sector clients take a whole‑life, sustainability‑led approach
Sarah Lewis outlines the policy drivers shaping homes, schools and local authority development
Roy Sullivan explains why these pose a significant compliance and safety risk
Dr Gavin Dunn, chief executive at the FPA, outlines the association’s priorities for 2026
The transformation of workplace and facilities management into a strategic discipline
Bradley Martin, partner at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, reflects on emerging themes
Jane Frost CBE, CEO of Market Research Society, sets out why robust insight is critical to delivering effective, efficient services in a challenging fiscal landscape
The Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), provides UK public sector organisations with access to cost-effective management consultancy from a range of suppliers
The festive season is a time to reflect on the year’s successes and celebrate with colleagues and communities. Whether you’re planning a classic all-inclusive party night or seeking something uniquely memorable, Essex has you covered
Create unforgettable memories that you’ll be talking about in the office for weeks!
David Giles, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, argues that short-term fixes are no longer enough and that sustained, strategic investment is essential to protect road users and deliver value for money
Street furniture can play a vital role in shaping the character, functionality, and accessibility of our public spaces
Regular refuse collections are a key battleground in protecting people from the disease, destruction and distress that can be caused by a pest infestation, writes Niall Gallagher from BPCA
Councils are transforming surplus food into social support, environmental gains, and renewable energy
David Garcia, chair of the British Cleaning Council, highlights how councils are adapting cleaning protocols to combat infection risks
