Reports

A new study shows that four in 10 (40%) office workers do not have a choice on whether they work from home or the office, despite new government legislation giving workers the right to request flexible working from their first day of employment.  

Most companies now have net-zero strategies, but the majority are failing to incorporate them into daily business operations, according to new data.

Businesses expect an 82% rise in their energy bills when the government’s support is significantly reduced in April, according to a hospitality sector survey.

Global sustainable buildings company Johnson Controls International today reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $118 million (circa £95.5 million).

A new environment plan launched this week says that the government will set out 10 actions on water efficiency in new developments and retrofits including reviewing building regulations.

An industry body has welcomed housing secretary Michael Gove’s admission that the government’s “faulty” guidance was responsible for the Grenfell fire, which killed 72 people in 2017. 

The government must accelerate its financial investment in building energy efficiency and heat pumps, according to several industry bodies.

Excessive noise is a "major sticking point for hybrid workers", affecting job performance, states a new study.

A new report has stated that it is “vital” to address growing inequities in work and health when building the country back after the Covid pandemic.

The facilities management market will face difficulty over the next two years, as labour availability and high inflation drive an increase in costs, according to a market forecast.