In the late winter/early spring of 2020, most the countries around the globe went under lockdowns as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. While the socio-economic effects of the lockdowns were considered, another aspect that came to the fore was the impact on the environment. Since most of the industrial activities were paused, roads were empty, flights were grounded and people were working from home, there was an overall decrease in the levels of carbon emission that year.However, as the world started opening again, global ..

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The bursaries will be awarded in September this year, following a tough selection process. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. They will receive £2,000 at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer. The CHSA has operated the Bursary in its current form since 2016. During that time 28 bursaries have been awarded. The initiative is key to the CHSA’s commitment to giving something back; it is open to the children of its members’ ..

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17-03-2026

If you’ve been in the industry long enough, then you know how outdoor lighting can either make a project look quality, or it can expose every shortcut taken during installation. Outdoor lighting in commercial spaces shouldn’t just be about ticking boxes on a spec sheet, and it shouldn’t be the ‘other bit’ after the indoor work is completed. What it should be is delivering something that performs, survives the elements, satisfies inspectors, and keeps clients happy long after handover. ..

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From 1st March, 2026, 33 UK Plumbing Supplies branches across the UK are taking part in a branch take-over campaign with Clivet, to WIN A TRIP TO ROME for 2! All you have to do is pop in to any of the 33 UKPS branches on the list below during March and sign up to the club for your chance to win. ..

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Under the banner “Technology to transform building infrastructure” at Light + Building 2026, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany from March 8-13, Siemens will showcase its vision for the journey from smart to human-centric autonomous buildings. This comes at a time when customers are grappling with workforce challenges, outdated planning approaches, and the pressure to increase their buildings’ energy efficiency and long-term value. Autonomous infrastructure can address these challenges by reshaping the way buildings are planned, operated, and maintained across a wide range of industries, including ..

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The programme reflects a broader shift within facilities management contracting – from reactive maintenance towards proactive, lifecycle-based asset management. Participants will develop a thorough understanding of how to work collaboratively and apply the systems and performance management tools central to NEC contracts, which are widely adopted and globally trusted. The accreditation pathway blends online learning with practical, scenario-based sessions delivered by NEC’s specialist trainers. The programme begins with a preparatory online module, followed by four days of interactive face-to-face training in Manchester, with virtual attendance ..

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Facilities management (FM) has come a long way, especially in the last decade. The amalgamation of newer practices and cutting-edge technologies have equipped facilities managers with improved approaches towards maintaining and managing buildings and related facilities. The recent times have seen an upsurge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the area of FM. BIM leveraged 3D computing and modelling in order to create a coherent and comprehensive information centre for a building.While BIM should be gaining traction within the facilities management arena, it is still ..

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