In this article, the Legionella Control Association (LCA) explains why effective water management is essential and outlines the legal responsibilities of those managing buildings
Fire doors are a vital yet often overlooked element of fire safety in public sector buildings. From schools to hospitals, their ability to contain fire and smoke can save lives--but only if they are properly maintained. This article by the National Association of Fire Door Inspectors (NAFDI) explores the legal, practical, and moral imperatives behind routine fire door maintenance, offering best practices and technological solutions to help public organisations uphold their duty of care
Following the publication of the FPA's 2024 Policy Manifesto, David Williams, chair of the FPA, examines why we need to build and make better use of data in planning system reforms
Public finances remain under pressure, while fitting solar panels is a quick way to cut expenditure. Gareth Simkins, senior communications adviser at the trade association Solar Energy UK, explores why so many public buildings are yet to go solar—and how more can in the future
The new chair of the Passivhaus Trust, Emma Osmundsen is now helping deliver large-scale Passivhaus social housing schemes for Ealing Council
A year after the General Election, GB looks at if the government are on track to build their promised 1.5 million homes by 2029
The British Franchise Association explains how franchising offers a supported route into self-employment, well suited to those with experience in public service
Raisa McNab, CEO of the Association of Translation Companies, explores how professional language provision underpins the UK's public services and drives global growth
Phoebe Rowe from Marketing Manchester explains how Manchester is setting a new standard for sustainable, future-facing events
Smart, sustainable, stainless: Kate Vale of the BSSA reveals how stainless steel street furniture is transforming uban environments
With household food waste costing £17 billion a year and new legislation now in force, councils are turning to tech to tackle food waste
Eight years after Grenfell, thousands of UK buildings remain wrapped in unsafe classing, despite billions in funding and mounting pressure for reform. George Edwardes from the Fire Protection Association investigates why progress has stalled, the human cost for residents, and what must change to prevent future tragedy
Delivering cleaning services in public sector buildings comes with unique complexities, from listed heritage sites to tight budgets and diverse facilities. Through a collaboration with ASSIST FM, BICSc has helped empower cleaning professionals across Scotland with a pioneering training scholarship, as Denise Hanson commercial director at BICSc explains
As public sector facilities face increasing demands for efficiency, transparency, and sustainability, facilities management is undergoing a data-driven transformation. Dr. Matt Tucker, director of research at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), explores why the sector needs a data revolution and introduces the emerging concept of the FM Analyst.
As the UK races to improve the energy efficiency of its ageing housing stock, retrofit measures such as cavity wall, external wall, and spray foam insulation offer potential benefits -- but can also bring unitended consequnces, including damp, mould, and structural damage. This article by the Property Care Association (PCA) explores why careful planning and expert oversight are essential to ensure retrofits deliver on their promises without creating new problems
As the UK public sector faces ongoing transformation, Pam Parkes, president of the PPMA, argues that success will depend not just on structures and strategies, but on leadership, culture, and a people-first approach -- and that HR must be central to driving meaningful, sustainable change
This year's Safety & Security Event Series drew a crowd of 56,115 professionals to Birmingham's NEC
For those involved in debt recovery, supporting engagement is critical, not just to resolve outstanding debts, but to protect vulnerable citizens, improve financial resilience, and uphold trust in public services. In this article, the CSA's head of policy, Daniel Spenceley explores why overcoming disengagement is so crucial, what barriers remain, and how collective action, including better financial education and tackling online misinformation, can create a more supportive environment for those in financial difficulty.
