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New research shows flexible office space in high demand

More than half of UK landlords are looking to develop additional flexible workspace across their office portfolios, with more than three-quarters seeing an increase in demand for adaptable workspace in 2022 and 2023. That’s according to research from the Instant ...

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Automated gates on site are they safe?

Automated gates are a regular feature on commercial properties. However, these gates are legally defined as machines, and as such, if the appropriate safety protocol is not adopted, they are capable of inflicting serious injury and ultimately can cause a ...

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BSIA appoints new chair

Martin Watson has been appointed as the new Chair of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). With a background in fire, security and engineering spanning 40 years, Watson is currently Industry Laison Director for BSIA members Mitie Fire & Security ...

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United Living awarded 14-year deal with L&Q

United Living Property Services (ULPS) has secured a 14-year contract, worth up to £205 million with residential developer & housing association, L&Q, as part of its sector-leading Major Works Investment Programme. The contract covers all planned investment and regeneration works ...

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University of Bradford and SSE Energy Solutions partner to drive green technology and skills development

A strategic partnership has been signed between the University of Bradford and energy infrastructure expert SSE Energy Solutions to collaborate on education, research, and the implementation of sustainable energy initiatives. The partnership aims to use the expertise and resources of both ...

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Sybron becomes carbon neutral on its journey to net zero

“Our core values as a business are innovation and sustainability, so achieving carbon neutral status is a first and major step towards our ultimate goal to achieve net zero.” Sybron, a leading UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products ...

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£557m government investment for public buildings to switch to cleaner energy 

More public buildings and businesses will benefit from over half a billion pounds in government funding to help reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions. Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, with over £557 ...

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GPA advances plans for new government digital campus in Manchester

Plans for a state-of-the-art government digital campus in Manchester took a step closer to fruition following a significant land deal. The Government Property Agency (GPA) has exchanged contracts to acquire five acres of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats, ...

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Solid solution

As waste disposal costs increase, Lee Knott, the Chief Executive of biotechnology business Advetec explains the benefits of turning non-recyclable waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) Faced with the onerous responsibility of Scope 3 emissions reporting and an ever-increasing need ...

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BCO crowns South West’s best workplaces

The South of England’s and South Wales’s most outstanding workplaces have been announced, with British Council for Offices Awards going to six office buildings across the region. Held at The Coal Exchange Hotel, the BCO’s annual South of England and ...

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