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.
The UK's most significant procurement overhaul in a decade has now come into effect, reshapingh ow public sector organisations source goods, services and works. Peter Ware, head of government and specialist in public procurement at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explains the substantial changes in the Procurement Act 2023 and what they mean for government bodies
Behind every dazzling burst of light at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display lies months of meticulous planning. Tom Smith, managing director at CarnDu, chairman of the EIG and secretary of the BPA, takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous event
Pauline Beattie, ABPCO's newly appointed co-chair, and a director of Conference Care, talks about Best Practice and its value as part of the event delivery process
Public sector organisations face ongoing challenges in recruiting skilled non-clinical staf efficiently and cost-effectively
With employment laws changing, APSCo sets out how best to manage public sector recruitment for 2025
Daniel Spenceley, head of policy at the Credit Services Assocation (CSA), explores how fair and effective debt collection practices can support both taxpayers and those in financial difficulty, ensuring sustainable solutions for all
Returning to the Birmingham NEC from April 8-10 2025, The Security Event is set to be one of the most anticipated events in the security industry calendar
The Health & Safety Event 2025 is set to be the UK's largest and most comprehensive gathering for professionals responsible for ensuring safe and efficient workplaces
Neil Everitt from IWFM expores the key challenges from skills shortages to technology adoption, and highlights the strategies and collaborations essential for shaping a more effective, data-driven, and future-ready public estate
The Workplace Event is the leading gathering for professionals dedicated to shaping the future of workplace and facilities management
The Fire Safety Event is a key gathering for professionals and organisations dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in fire safety management
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) examines the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 on high-risk building (HRB) projects and adovates for reforms to streamline approvals, increase regulatory capacity, and ensure that fire safety measures do not unintentionally hinder progress in the construction sector
