Facilities ManagementGreater focus on ventilation hygiene now vitalBuilding managers will have to pay close attention to the cleanliness of their ventilation systems in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, says the BESA. Public sector debt and vulnerabilityRhona Parry looks at the best ways to support different sections of society with their public sector debts Facilities ManagementImproving the energy efficiency of homesDerek Horrocks discusses the recently-announced Green Homes Grant Scheme and the role of insulation in helping the country meet climate targets Design & BuildOffsite progression and the shift towards modular technologyThe Modular Portable Building Association discuss the growth and benefits of off-site construction Health & Social CareNever let a crisis go to wasteDr Eleanor Roy, Health and Social Care Policy Manager at CIPFA, explores the benefits of joined up policy making across health and care TechnologyA digital transformation checklist for the public sectorRomy Hughes looks at the five prerequisites necessary to deliver transformation in the public sector Facilities ManagementTime to rethink the office, how it is lit and how we buy itBob Bohannon looks at an post-Covid office that is better designed and better lit, sustainable both in its operation and in its procurement Sport & LeisureRecognising the benefits of active travelGovernment Business talks to Mayor Dan Jarvis about his vision for walking and cycling in the Sheffield City Region Local GovernmentNottingham and the 2028 Carbon Neutral Action PlanWe spoke to Cllr Sally Longford about Nottingham City Council’s 2028 Carbon Neutral Action Plan and an increase in walking and cycling Sport & LeisureWhat lockdown has taught us about public playgroundsMark Hardy explores why public playgrounds are so crucial in helping children recover from the effects of months of lockdown Load More *NEWS PM pledges routes off the streets for rough sleepers by Christmas Chancellor unveils everyday fixes to household costs Mental health pilot for young people supported by social care £220 million released for pothole repairs New Green Book rules aim to strengthen local growth projects AI & tech boosting public sector efficiency Four cities shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 Wales announces plans for National Care Service Government cracks down on rip-off parking charges Scotland and Wales call on UK government to scrap punitive welfare policies