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Andy Holland
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in 1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
Andy brings with him more than two decades of technical and commercial experience in water
Continue reading Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware has reminded the public sector fire safety industry – “We’re all in this together so let’s collaborate.”
Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly gave the reminder of the importance of working closely in the supply chains in the post-Grenfell era as the legal process in the aftermath
Continue reading Let’s work at this together, says Fire Aware
Gavin Skelly
Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware has sent a stark message to those working across multiple sectors with decisions to make about fire safety – change needs to start now.
Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly made the call as the fire safety industry starts to understand the implications of the
Continue reading Cultural change starts now, says Fire Aware
Following a competitive open tender process, Fusion21 has appointed 22 suppliers to its £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework, providing public sector members with a fast route to market for grounds maintenance, landscaping and outdoor space services.
The specialist companies have secured a place on the fourth iteration of the framework, with
Continue reading Fusion21 appoints suppliers to £85 million UK-wide Grounds Maintenance Framework for the public sector
Boost TA co-founders Giles Donovan (left) and Will Roberts (right) with two of the prototype units
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has collaborated with Clear Futures, and Boost TA Ltd, to design and provide 108 modern, relocatable homes on two sites, aimed at improving living standards and supporting families facing homelessness in transitioning to
Continue reading 108 new relocatable homes to expand temporary accommodation in West Northamptonshire
Whalsay Kirk in Shetland
New research by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) shows a record 320 communities moved to buy or lease local buildings in Scotland in the past 12 months – an increase of 300% since 2024.
There is now a significant number of buildings in community ownership across Scotland, ranging from libraries
Continue reading Communities step in as local building closures rise across Scotland
Supply chains are increasingly taking their duty of care for public safety seriously in the interests of protecting people across multiple sectors, according to growing fire safety body Fire Aware.
The fire safety organisation is seeing a behavioural change as a wide range of companies large and small start to adopt rigorous
Continue reading Supply chains starting to make positive change, says Fire Aware
Hörmann UK is reinforcing its commitment to public safety and infrastructure resilience with a range of certified high-security bollards designed to meet the stringent requirements of public sector and local government environments. The range has been engineered specifically to protect people, buildings and critical infrastructure from unauthorised vehicle access while supporting the operational
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Supply chain partners working closely together across multiple sectors can help ensure our buildings are safe for those moving about in them, says growing safety body Fire Aware.
Collaborating on issues including legislation, supply of products and new innovations can all help to create a safer outcome across many sectors facing challenging
Continue reading Collaboration is key to driving fire safety, says Fire Aware
The cultural change needed to bring about a shift in fire safety starts with a recognition of a duty of care by all of those responsible across multiple sectors, says growing fire safety body Fire Aware.
Everyone involved in the design, construction, maintenance and letting of the built environment needs to understand
Continue reading Safety is now a duty of care across multiple sectors, says Fire Aware
Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Grounds Maintenance Framework, worth up to £85 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional or national coverage.
The national procurement specialist is seeking competent firms operating in the public sector, including SMEs, to support its members in
Continue reading Fusion21 invites bids for £85 million Grounds Maintenance Framework
By Mike Lord, CEO and Chairman of Stiltz Homelifts
Mike Lord
For decades, the bungalow has been the gold standard of later-life housing. Single-storey living promises freedom from stairs, simpler maintenance, and the comfort of a private garden. For many older people, it has symbolised a sensible, even aspirational, step down
Continue reading Why bungalows are a bad idea for older people’s housing
By Paul Devlin, CEO, Causeway Technologies
Paul Devlin
Every crane, cable and concrete pour on a modern construction site is tracked in real time. Yet in the main, the proof of the skills behind them still lives on plastic cards and paper certificates. In a digital age, that’s our weakest link.
Continue reading Digital skills passports: Building trust in construction’s most important asset — People
McAvoy has, for the first time, secured a place on Lot 2: Modular & Prefabricated Building Services, within the NHS Commercial Solutions’ £1bn Modular & Prefabricated Building Solutions Framework.
Through this four-year award, public sector clients will be able to access McAvoy’s full suite of expertise to support the delivery of modular
Continue reading McAvoy Awarded Place on NHS Commercial Solutions Framework Leading offsite manufacturer
“Public Sector bodies are under increasing pressure to deliver infrastructure that is not only cost-effective but also aligned with net-zero targets,” said Duncan Price, Partner, Global Sustainability & Climate Lead, Buro Happold.
Leading global engineering, design and advisorypractice Buro Happold has achieved PAS 2080 certification for Carbon Management in Infrastructure and Built Environment from
Continue reading Buro Happold UK achieves PAS 2080 Certification, supporting public sector net-zero delivery of infrastructure
SELECT President Mike Stark pays tribute to ECA as “a close friend and a younger sister” as part of the Scottish organisation’s celebrations
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has been recognised for more than a century of exceptional service to the electrotechnical industry after receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from SELECT at its 125th Anniversary
Continue reading Campaigning trade body SELECT honours fellow electrical trade association ECA with Lifetime Achievement Award at 125th Anniversary Grand Ball
Local authorities will be prevented from refusing planning permission for large housing developments, according to newspaper reports.
Will Thomas
Steve Reed, Housing and Communities Secretary, is expected to announce this week that planning applications for schemes comprising more than 150 homes will be referred directly to central government – bypassing council planning
Continue reading Councils ‘to be bypassed’ for large-scale housing developments: Legal comment
By Stiltz Homelifts/CEO Mike Lord
The UK is on the brink of a profound demographic transformation. By 2072, more than a quarter of the population – around 22.1 million people – will be aged 65 or over. Yet, the homes being built today are failing to meet the needs of this ageing
Continue reading Elevating Housing – Why the Future of UK Homes Must Look Beyond the Staircase
New data reveals 488 jobs were created and hundreds of people accessed apprenticeships and work placement opportunities within a year – thanks to national procurement experts Fusion21 helping companies smash their social value targets.
Working across housing, local authority, education, NHS, and blue light sectors, Fusion21 supports its members and suppliers to embed social
Continue reading 488 jobs created within a year as procurement experts Fusion21 help organisations smash social value and boost green skills
Aiden Van Sertima – Global Sales Director, Integritas Property Group
Aiden Van Sertima
The UK housing market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven not just by economic pressures and shifting work patterns, but also by major demographic changes. Increasingly, the spotlight is shifting to the growing demand for high-quality rental homes in
Continue reading The Rising Demand for High-Quality Rental Properties: How Demographic Shifts and Smart Design are Reshaping the Property Sector
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