Chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed yesterday to ‘restore stability to our country again’ by stabilising the UK’s finances while also rebuilding public services. However, industry commentators within the built environment described the budget as ‘a tough one for business’, due to ...

In response to the collapse of main contractor ISG, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for a “tough and rapid response” from government. M&E firms are expected to be among the hardest hit by the financial collapse of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...