From 31 March, rules around workplace recycling changed, meaning that all workplaces must separate their waste before it is collected

From reducing disease transmission to reinforcing public confidence and meeting environmental goal, cleaning in the public sector plays a vital yet often overlooked role

In this article, the Legionella Control Association (LCA) explains why effective water management is essential and outlines the legal responsibilities of those managing buildings

Fire doors are a vital yet often overlooked element of fire safety in public sector buildings. From schools to hospitals, their ability to contain fire and smoke can save lives--but only if they are properly maintained. This article by the National Association of Fire Door Inspectors (NAFDI) explores the legal, practical, and moral imperatives behind routine fire door maintenance, offering best practices and technological solutions to help public organisations uphold their duty of care

Following the publication of the FPA's 2024 Policy Manifesto, David Williams, chair of the FPA, examines why we need to build and make better use of data in planning system reforms

Public finances remain under pressure, while fitting solar panels is a quick way to cut expenditure. Gareth Simkins, senior communications adviser at the trade association Solar Energy UK, explores why so many public buildings are yet to go solar—and how more can in the future

The new chair of the Passivhaus Trust, Emma Osmundsen is now helping deliver large-scale Passivhaus social housing schemes for Ealing Council

A year after the General Election, GB looks at if the government are on track to build their promised 1.5 million homes by 2029

The British Franchise Association explains how franchising offers a supported route into self-employment, well suited to those with experience in public service

Raisa McNab, CEO of the Association of Translation Companies, explores how professional language provision underpins the UK's public services and drives global growth