Built Environment

    Smart cities data standards in development

    BSI has been tasked with the job of developing new standards for smart cities, reports public sector news resource, UKAuthority.

    Published date:

    13/03/2015


    UK businesses to make known gender pay gap

    Businesses in the UK employing in excess of 250 staff members are now required to publish the difference in average pay between male and female employees, it is reported on legal news website Out-Law.

    Published date:

    12/03/2015


    EU impact on UK laws

    Two thirds of all laws passed in the UK are either made or influenced by the European Union.

    Published date:

    10/03/2015


    UK to trial cyber security scheme for SMEs

    The Costar scheme, designed to provide cyber-security services to SMEs in Europe, is to be piloted in the UK.

    Published date:

    09/03/2015


    Fracking in the UK

    Are environmental concerns over fracking justified? John Barwise, Director at QoL, an environmental management and communications consultancy, investigates.

    Published date:

    06/03/2015


    Business benefits of reduced regulation exaggerated

    In an article published in the Financial Times, it is claimed that ministers are overplaying the corporate benefits being created by their drive to reduce bureaucracy for businesses in the UK.

    Published date:

    06/03/2015


    Europe should lead on environmental regulation

    According to an article published in The Guardian, Europe has the most comprehensive, ambitious and binding environmental legislation in place and should not be afraid to be a world leader in this domain.

    Published date:

    05/03/2015


    Fire safety regulations being overlooked

    A Government report has highlighted that many pubs and clubs are non-compliant with fire safety regulations. As well as posing severe safety risks, this could also mean that licensed premises could be losing money through out-dated fire assessments and checks.

    Published date:

    05/03/2015


    New standard increases eco-awareness for businesses

    A recently published standard will help businesses understand and recognize the role played by biodiversity in their overall environmental impact

    Published date:

    27/02/2015


    Crane manufacturers want longer to meet emissions regulations

    Manufacturers of mobile cranes are campaigning for additional time before they have to meet proposed Stage V emissions regulations.

    Published date:

    02/02/2015