New research carried out by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has revealed construction clients are failing to engage with the new building safety regime. The Association used its regional meetings with members as ‘focus groups’ over a six-month period ...

Waste-related legislation around recycling and food waste will make waste management a key business priority in early 2025 says Martin Dallison, Supply Chain Coordinator at Everflow Waste crime has become a growing concern in the UK and has significant environmental, ...

As of Monday 2nd December 2024, local authorities will be given powers to let out empty high street properties via auctions without their owner’s consent, leaving landlords facing significant costs, according to property law firm, BDB Pitmans. High Street Rental ...

Awareness of the Building Safety Act and its implications is growing across the building services sector according to new research commissioned by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The industry-wide survey, carried out by AMA Research on behalf of the ...

By Brodies LLP, a leading UK law firm  The proposed Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (commonly known as “Martyn’s Law” in tribute to Martyn Hett who was killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017) continues to be a ...

In response to the collapse of main contractor ISG, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for a “tough and rapid response” from government. M&E firms are expected to be among the hardest hit by the financial collapse of ...

Despite implementation of the Worker Protection Act 2023 fast approaching on 26 October, a new survey by employment law and HR consultancy WorkNest, has found that an alarming number of businesses are unprepared. Employers will very soon need to comply ...

Commercial landlords across the UK are gearing up for significant changes as the 2025 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) legislation comes into effect. The new regulations mandate that all new commercial property leases must meet a minimum EPC rating of C, ...

Micaela Abbott, Sales Director at Megaman looks at the existing and upcoming bans on the manufacture and sale of fluorescent lamps and describes some of the recommended alternatives The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) first came into force in ...

Almost a quarter of SMEs are unaware of major recycling legislation changes with 81 per cent expressing concerns as the deadline approaches, according to a new survey conducted by international waste and recycling manufacturer Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) through Censuswide. ...