Statutory Compliance

The majority of British workers (52%) feel safer at work than they did a year ago, but many still fear that older workers being driven out could cause a “safety brain drain”, according to research into the state of safety in UK workplaces. 

Cloudfm has won a three-year contract with The White Company to manage its sites to help reduce carbon emissions.

The government has launched two consultations on technical proposals connected with the Building Safety Act 2022.

Managing asbestos in schools

UK supply chain compliance consultant CHAS has introduced Verified Supplier, a service to enable facilities management material suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to safe and ethical operations.

Norse Group has created a new joint venture with two Midlands councils to take charge of housing repairs and maintenance, capital project management and FM services.

Building Safety Act ‘welcomed’ but further action needed

The government’s building safety bill has received royal assent this week. 

The government has revealed a wide-ranging agreement that will see industry contribute £5 billion to address the building safety scandal. 

The Building Engineering Services Association has completed its trilogy of free guides designed to help building owners and managers turn their buildings into ‘safe havens’ that protect occupants from health risks linked to airborne contaminants and viruses.