Blog from Jim Melvin, Chairman British Cleaning Council The recent shocking findings of the Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties showed that we still have some way to go until we achieve the recognition the cleaning sector and staff ...

A range of pests can wage war on your premises, says Paul Bates, MD of Cleankill Pest Control, with advice on how to win the battle against pests by taking a strategic approach in deterring, detecting and eradicating the problem ...

Susan Divers, Director of Thought Leadership for LRN, leads LRN’s advisory strategy, helping companies build values-based, ethical corporate cultures that inspire principled performance and responsible workplace behaviour and ensure compliance with all international, national and local laws Leaders and employees ...

In the first edition of a three-part series on research into water management, Chris Havers, Programme Director Acclaro Advisory & SFMI focuses on materiality and customer engagement Being a responsible business means accounting for vital resources, but water has often ...

Paul Edward, Managing Director of British office furniture designer and manufacturer Staverton explains why choosing flexible and mobile furniture can help employees to shape the environment to suit their needs The pandemic, and our subsequent return to the office has ...

Chris Gunn, Sales & Marketing Director at EnviroLogik, explains the benefits of IoT smart building systems in monitoring heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment Refrigerant leaks are a common occurrence, whether it’s from a supermarket pack, walk-in freezer ...

Bianca Angelico Chief DayMaker, On Verve shares advice on how front-of-house teams can support neurodiverse employees and guests Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is high on the agenda for many UK businesses. In order for D&I objectives to be met, companies ...

Matthew Holliday, Director of Approval Schemes at the National Security Inspectorate, explains how a range of changes to standards in surveillance monitored alarm systems are helping to improve facilities’ protection Technological advances are enabling increasingly cost-effective and flexible solutions to ...

Natalie Bungay, Technical Compliance Manager at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), explains why pests should remain a priority post-pandemic. Fundamental shifts in working patterns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have opened a door for pest infestations in buildings ...

The 2022 British Council for Offices Annual Conference brought together stakeholders in the development, investment and occupation of buildings to discuss the challenges ahead for the office sector To remain relevant we need to evolve, said BCO President and Conference ...