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The government has been urged to set out a clear vision for how it intends to build new roads, railways, prisons, schools and hospitals at a roundtable hosted by Browne Jacobson in partnership with the CBI.
Businesses from across a wide range of sectors discussed the various economic factors – including sustainable
Continue reading Browne Jacobson and CBI roundtable explores how to finance public infrastructure post-PFI
Fusion21 is pleased to announce the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework worth up to £250 million over four years.
A total of 17 specialist firms have secured a place on the framework designed to supply construction materials to housing providers, and the wider public sector,
Continue reading Fusion21 announces suppliers appointed to £250 million Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework
SALTEX is excited to announce that members of the GMA’s NextGen group will be joining this year’s exhibition at the NEC Birmingham on 30-31 October 2024, offering fresh perspectives and a passion for the future of grounds management.
GMA NextGen, is a dynamic group of committed young professionals serving as ambassadors for the
Continue reading MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF GROUNDS MANAGEMENT AT SALTEX
Fusion21 urges housing providers to take action NOW as Wave 3 funding applications open
Procurement experts Fusion21 have called on housing providers to take immediate action as the government opens applications for the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3.
Paul Towers
The fund – previously known as the Social Housing
Continue reading Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3
Report details 65-strong investor coalition’s progress tackling modern slavery in UK company supply chains
‘Find it, Fix it, Prevent it’ Modern Slavery coalition now backed by 65 investors with collective assets under management and advice of £15 trillion. Launch of the CCLA benchmark on Modern Slavery spurs action across consumer goods, travel, retail,
Continue reading CCLA-LED MODERN SLAVERY PROGRAMME ANNOUNCES PROGRESS ACROSS CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC POLICY AND DATA
Browne Jacobson has made three key appointments to its expanding team of social housing legal experts.
Richard Macphail joins the UK and Ireland law firm as Partner and Co-Head of Social Housing alongside Gabor Taller.
Francesca Smith and Holly Chadwick are Senior Associate additions, taking the number of lawyers with expertise
Continue reading Browne Jacobson’s social housing team grows with three appointments – including new co-head
By Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa
The new government brings with it new ideas on driving efficiencies and positive change within the public sector. It is a necessity in light of the state of the public finances.
Barley Laing
As it formulates its next steps in these areas
Continue reading Addressing the core issue
Lightfoot’s driver improvement and efficiency technology has saved more than £100 million in fuel for customers in five years, the firm has announced.
The landmark figure was achieved by hundreds of customers in the UK covering in excess of four billion miles over the five-year period, operating a variety of vehicles ranging
Continue reading Lightfoot technology saves UK fleets more than £100 million in just five years
Combining energy infrastructure and EV charging experience for a better, faster infrastructure rollout
Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has entered a strategic partnership with energy infrastructure business Smart Metering Systems (SMS plc) by acquiring SMS’ Public EV Charging Business to further accelerate the deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure,
Continue reading Believ acquires SMS Public EV Charging in a new strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles
Report from SCAPE and Social Value Portal reveals social value created by skills and employment has more than doubled since 2022
Room for improvement across the country through a stronger national campaign and focus on upskilling to support Labour’s growth agenda
New research has revealed that apprenticeships have become one of
Continue reading New research shows apprenticeships are one of the construction industry’s biggest social value generators
The contenders for the IED Annual Awards 2024, which recognise achievers in the public and private sector through a series of individual, team and organisational categories, have been announced by the Institute of Economic Development.
In another highly competitive awards round, the final three nominees for seven IED Annual Awards have been
Continue reading Shortlist announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2024
More than 350 jobs were created and a record number of people accessed apprenticeships after national procurement expert Fusion21 helped companies to deliver their social value targets.
New data published today by Fusion21 also reveals more than 2,000 people were able to access crucial training courses.
Sarah Maguire
Based in Knowsley
Continue reading Hundreds of jobs, apprenticeships, and crucial training opportunities created as national procurement experts Fusion21 help organisations smash social value targets
Major Equipment Ltd, a leading innovator in professional tractor-powered groundcare mowers, is excited to launch its upgraded TDR Rotary Mower at SALTEX 2024
Designed for the management of parklands, sports pitches and semi-rough golf course grass, this new model delivers enhanced durability, precision and efficiency in maintaining expansive green spaces.
The upgraded
Continue reading MAJOR EQUIPMENT LTD TO LAUNCH UPGRADED TDR AT SALTEX 2024
Hire Association Europe & Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has announced the appointment of a new commercial director to support its continued growth in its 50th year of operation and continue to champion the hire sector. Neil Bravery will take up the position following a three-year stint as the Association’s chair.
Neil Bravery
Continue reading Hire Association (HAE EHA) appoints new commercial director to drive growth in 50th year
Unremitting financial pressures, ongoing staff reductions and the unforgiving need to deliver new political initiatives against tight budgets are leading local, regional and national government managers across the UK to turn to outsourced private sector business transformation experts for the delivery of organisational change and new services.
David Pinchard
A leading supplier
Continue reading Under Pressure Public Sector Managers Turn to Private Sector Boardroom Expertise
THIS year marks a significant milestone for HLM Architects as we celebrate 60 years of practice. Since our founding in 1964, HLM has built a strong reputation for design excellence and expertise, focusing on solving client’s challenges while considering the broader impact design can have on people, communities, and society.
Where it
Continue reading HLM ARCHITECTS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF THOUGHTFUL DESIGN
Health technology provider Alcidion has appointed digital health leader Will Smart as a non-executive director
A former national chief information officer for health and social care in England, Will Smart will join the Alcidion Group board in a global role from October. He will provide strategic insight as the company continues to
Continue reading Former NHS CIO Will Smart joins Alcidion
Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has been invited to join the Advisory Board of the Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as the sole main contractor representing the construction industry.
Continue reading Winvic Joins the Advisory Board of the Westminster Policy Liaison Group on ESG as the Voice of Construction
By Stephen Repton, CEO and founder of project-management SaaS and training firm, Flowlio, and social-housing PM expert
The recent King’s Speech set out some once-in-a-generation tasks for social housing providers.Sir Kier Starmer wants to create 1.5 million homes in the next few years and local councils will have to play a major
Continue reading How innovative tech solutions can help social housing providers meet Labour’s new challenges
By Matthew Richards, Head of Resourcing and Recruitment, Barnet Council
Introduction: How Matrix Workforce Management Solutions used its unique service-line portfolio to offer an end-to-end workforce solution for the Greater London local authority helping to streamline temporary and permanent recruitment processes, saving them time and money, while increasing candidate quality.
Matthew Richards
Continue reading Building a framework for staffing success with Barnet Council
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