Procurement
Procurement strategies for removals services
The British Association of Removers looks at how local authorities can procure removal services.
Sustainability & Net Zero
A guide to heat pump deployment
Olivia Smalley, head of policy and communications at the Heat Pump Association, reflects on the pivotal role that local government and officials will play in the transition to low-carbon heating such as heat pumps.
Waste Management
What's better than recycling?
Keep Britian Tidy has launched a new waste hierarchy to better engage the public about waste prevention.
Facilities Management
Legionella risk in RAAC-affected buildings
Roy Sullivan, senior consultant and authorising engineer (water) at the Water Hygiene Centre Ltd investigates Legionella and RAAC.
Facilities Management
A row of fire extinguishers.
Managing risk and saving lives
Zoe Giles, fire risk consultant at the Fire Protection Association discusses the fundamentals of protecting buildings through fire risk assessments and her own journey as a fire risk consultant.
Facilities Management
Asbestos management in government buildings
In the UK, asbestos remains a legacy issue in many public buildings, posing significant health and safety concerns.
Planning and Construction
Keeping the lights on
Street lights are an essential part of infrastructure providing visibility, safety and a sense of security for those using roads and pavements.
Transport & Roads
Government investment in local roads
Rick Green, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, investigates how best to use government funding for road improvements
HR
Best practice for public sector recruitment
Tania Bowers, global policy director at the Association of Profesional Staffing Companies (APSCo) addresses some of the current issues in public sector recuitment.
Design & Build
Building maintenance: putting people first
Safety is at the top of the list for public sector building managers, followed closely by carbon emissions and energy costs.

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