Mark Bourgeois has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Government Property Agency (GPA), after holding the interim seat for 10 months. Bourgeois brings to the role more than 30 years’ experience in strategic and operational leadership across ...
Read More »ISS to mobilise landmark contract with DWP
ISS will begin mobilising its recently awarded seven-year contract with the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 1 October 2024, for a scheduled go live in October 2025. With an anticipated value of around DKK 1.2 billion (£135 ...
Read More »The GPA achieves significant environmental accreditation
Following an external audit, the Government Property Agency’s Environmental Management System (EMS) has been accredited to the international standard for EMS ISO14001, marking a key milestone in the GPA’s approach to environmental preservation and enhancement. Used by organisations around the ...
Read More »Government hub achieves Leesman+ certification
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has gained a world-leading award for its Quay House office hub building in Peterborough. It is the second time the agency has achieved Leesman+ certification – global recognition of exceptional workplace experiences which only six ...
Read More »Ava’s view on the new UK Government: Current requests and future desires
By David Llewellyn, Chief Executive, Vending & Automated Retail Association In the wake of the recent general election that saw the Labour Party come into power for the first time in nearly 15 years, the AVA has taken note of ...
Read More »Welsh Government buildings lead the way in sustainable office fitouts
Three Welsh Government buildings lead the way in sustainable office fitouts, delivering on the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, while saving taxpayer funds. The institutions behind these award-winning projects are Transport for Wales, North Wales Police and Public ...
Read More »Review of UK 2018 waste strategy shows implementation has been ‘incredibly slow’
A review of the 2018 Resources and Waste Strategy undertaken by CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has found that only 20 per cent of the policies in the strategy have been fully implemented, with another 54 per cent ...
Read More »How will the new Labour Government impact the workplace and wider built environment?
Whether it is in tightening up employment and health and safety legislation, promoting a green energy agenda or addressing sustainability, the new Labour Government is promising change. Leading organisations representing facilities and health and safety professionals discuss how the change ...
Read More »Planning green light given for new government hub in York
An application put forward by the Government Property Agency (GPA), Homes England and Network Rail, for an new state-of-the-art government office development in York, has been approved by the City of York Council Planning Committee. Earmarked for completion in 2027/2028, ...
Read More »Country’s climate advisors say UK is ‘off track’ for net zero
A new report which has been presented to Parliament today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) states that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans. This news ...
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