Justin Sullivan FRICS, founder and CEO of Adair, which has provided expert construction consultancy services globally for over 30 years, has been named the 143rd President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He takes over the presidency reins ...
Read More »Health and Safety Executive turns 50
The national regulator for health and safety in Great Britain celebrated its 50th Anniversary on 1 January 2025. Created by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was officially launched on 1 ...
Read More »Veolia celebrates highest ever recycling rate for special events in 2024
Resource management firm, Veolia, in partnership with Westminster City Council, has reported its highest ever recycling rate for special events. Veolia Westminster celebrated a fantastic end to the year with a 61 per cent recycling rate for special events in ...
Read More »Hospitality tech trends of 2024 and predictions for 2025
Peter Moore, CEO and founder of hospitality technology specialist, Lolly, shares his thoughts on 2024’s key trends and innovations while looking at the opportunities and challenges that 2025 will bring. Reflecting on 2024 In 2024, the hospitality sector took significant ...
Read More »Businesses urged to review PPE stock for the year ahead
Buyers and wearers of personal protective equipment (PPE) are being urged to review their PPE stock and replace old and damaged items after a British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) member survey showed outdated and poorly maintained PPE is in use ...
Read More »CH&CO’s Bill Toner recognised in King’s New Year Honours
Bill Toner, CEO of catering firm CH&CO, which is now part of Compass Group UK and Ireland has been awarded an MBE for services to the Hospitality Sector in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2025. Presented in ...
Read More »Spectrum lands new deal with Knight Frank
Spectrum Service Solutions has secured a new contract with leading global property management consultancy, Knight Frank. The new contract is at Sutherland House in St Vincent Street, Glasgow. This multi-tenant office building has recently been transformed, with a significant overhaul ...
Read More »Issues affecting the construction industry in 2025
The construction industry is navigating a period of significant change, shaped by new government initiatives, regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and global challenges. These factors are creating both obstacles and opportunities for growth. Ian McKinnon, Managing Director, Veriforce CHAS, highlights seven ...
Read More »Over half of the UK public say businesses aren’t doing enough to meet net zero targets
New research of more than 2,000 UK consumers has revealed that over half (56 per cent) believe that businesses need to step up their sustainability efforts to help achieve the country’s net zero targets. The research, conducted by Wattstor, a ...
Read More »BESA to lead heat network programme
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been appointed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) as the lead training provider for a scheme to improve the performance of the UK’s heat network industry. BESA has already ...
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