Health & Safety
Every fall is preventable: Work at Height safety
Saeed Ahmadi from IOSH explores how rethinking Work at Height safety, can save lives, reduce risk, and embed a culture of prevention
Facilities Management
The essential role of passive fire protection
This article from the FIA explores the critical role of Passive Fire Protection
Facilities Management
FM leaders spotlight significant challenges
Davy Clark, at SFG20, shares the top five FM challenges and risks involved with non-compliant maintenance of council estates.
Design & Build
Sound foundations
Acoustic design plays a vital role in every public space, from libraries and offices to schools and council chambers
Energy
Meeting the green jobs challenge
Creating green jobs is only part of the picture – we have to make sure that Britons have the skills required, says Gareth Simkins
Energy
Why are renewables a smart investment?
Frank Gordon, director of policy at the Renewable Energy Association, explains how technologies like rooftop solar, heat pumps and microgrids can cut costs, boost resilience and help meet carbon targets
Procurement
The benefits of using a franchise business
Franchising is emerging as a scalable, cost-effective model to support delivery
HR
Building a workforce with apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are helping the public sector tackle workforce challenges with long-term, inclusive solutions
Procurement
Strengthening public sector assurance
The Audit and Assurance Services Two framework from Crown Commercial Service gives public sector buyers streamlined access to trusted suppliers
Conferences & Events
Events: the hidden engine of innovation
Public sector events are quietly powering innovation across the UK

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