How big is a construction site? Although the physical space occupied by a new building or structure will always be finite, if we think about the location of all the participants in the construction project, then the site can encompass the globe. You might have architects in Brazil, engineers in the UK and a building site in China; construction materials could likewise come from anywhere in the world.
Landfill is a hot topic at present, thanks to recent coverage of plastics pollution in waterways and oceans and increased awareness of issues such as climate change. Many retailers and manufacturers are exploring more sustainable materials, but what are the basic principles of composting?
By rights, the phrase 'energy management systems' should have business leaders leaping to their feet and cheering. Most choices made by companies involve compromise and trade-offs; there’s always an upside and a downside. Energy management is a rare win-win.
Energy management systems offer a way to reduce cost, improve efficiency, develop strategic resilience, enhance corporate reputation and protect the environment in one fell swoop. Is your organization doing all it can to manage energy well?
The Regulator of Social Housing has ordered a specialist supported housing association to improve its governance after it became clear it did not understand its own lease conditions, according to Inside Housing.
New rules on homes in multiple occupation (HMOs) have come into force, extending regulations to a further 170,000 rental properties, the UK government has announced.
Most people who buy a newly built home are happy with the build quality, but what about when buyers face problems? To help protect the interests of homebuyers and hold developers to account when things go wrong, the UK government has announced plans to establish a New Homes Ombudsman.
A good occupational health and safety management system can help to reduce risk and improve working conditions for everyone in an organization. However, it can be harder for business leaders to grasp the importance of tackling less tangible threats to health, such as noise and stress, as well as more obvious ones like trailing cables. New guidance aims to help organizations find their own route into improved occupational health and safety.
It's an old one but a good one. BS 7671:2018, Requirements for Electrical Installations, traces its history back a long way. In 1882, its predecessor, Rules and Regulations for the Prevention of Fire Risks Arising From Electric Lighting, was published.
Ofgem has proposed a new price cap that would protect more gas and electricity customers from being overcharged. The energy regulator said that 11 million households on poor value default deals would save around £75 per year on average, while a typical customer on the most expensive tariffs would save over £120.
