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Simply better results: The business case for a design and build approach to projects
In his book Outliers, the author Malcolm Gladwell repeatedly demonstrates that to achieve a significant measure of success in any field requires about 10,000 hours of practice. Well, at Claremont ...
6 Mar 2012 11:50AM

News analysis

Changes to EPCs and DECs enter into force
Recently, the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 entered into force introducing further changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certif...
10 Jan 2013 2:31PM

Regulations

Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002
The Control of Lead at Work Regulations came into force on 21 November 2002. They are designed to protect those employees who are exposed to lead at work, and those who are affected by lead in the ...
16 Sep 2002 8:49PM

Building Regulations 2000
The Building Regulations are made under powers in the Building Act 1984. They apply in England and Wales, and the majority of building projects have to comply with them. They exist to ensure the he...
16 Sep 2000 8:22PM

Official guidance

Guide to Building Performance Evaluation (BPE)
To help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the built environment sector gain a competitive advantage, the Guide to Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) offers key insights into which ...
24 May 2013 2:58PM

Controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Do you supply or commission local exhaust ventilation (LEV) equipment? This book describes the principles and good practice of deciding on, designing, commissioning and testing cost-effecti...
22 Feb 2011 5:31PM

WPL TV films

A nice place to work?
Facilities managers play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of people at work. This free film, available to all premium members, examines the law, regulation and good practic...
14 Oct 2011 12:44PM

Occupational health: the FM role
Facilities Managers play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of people at work. This online seminar examines the law, regulation and good practice in key environmental issues...
16 May 2011 9:34AM

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Report reveals UK law firms cut carbon emissions
According to a report published yesterday (11 June), leading UK law firms have reduced carbon emissions by 1.8% over the past year, equating to more than 29,000 tonnes of CO2. The report, created ...
12 Jun 2013 4:42PM

Energy Bill entering the House of Commons’ report stage
The UK Government has urged MPs to back key energy legislation ahead of the draft Energy Bill entering its report stage and third reading today and tomorrow (Monday 3 June and Tuesday 4 June). ...
3 Jun 2013 3:47PM

Compensation scheme for energy intensive businesses
The Government yesterday (20 May) published guidance informing energy intensive businesses how to claim compensation to offset the cost of energy policy in their electricity bills. The guida...
21 May 2013 4:10PM

Local Authorities breaching energy regulations
According to a recent Freedom of Information (FoI) request, over a third of all Local Authorities across England and Wales have been found in breach of European energy efficiency directive. ...
21 May 2013 2:44PM

Company reduces CO2 emissions by 2.1% in 2012
Johnson & Johnson, the healthcare and pharmaceutical group, reduced its facilities CO2 emissions by 2.1% in 2012 from 2011, according to the company’s responsibility report.  The re...
23 Apr 2013 4:20PM

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