Retrofitting Buildings Essential To Reduce Energy Costs And Combat The Global Energy Crisis
Research from JLL finds that retrofitting rates need to triple to meet the goals in the Paris Agreement
As businesses grapple with the current energy crisis and prepare for it to worsen, new research from JLL (NYSE: JLL) finds that these rising energy costs are expediting the move toward more efficient buildings.
SPIE Secures UKAS Accreditation For The Management Of Legionella Risks
ISO/ IEC 17020 accreditation showcases SPIE UK’s commitment to assessing Legionella risks effectively across projects
SPIE UK has announced that it has secured ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation from The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the management of Legionella risks. As a leading provider of facilities services across the UK, SPIE UK is now the only facilities management services provider that has been awarded the UKAS Legionella accreditation.
Energy Bills Crisis Could Spark U-Turn On UK Businesses’ Return To Office Plans This Winter
● 74% of business owners will consider asking employees to stay at home to save on office energy bills this winter
● Average worker predicts they could save £38 a month on home energy bills by coming into the office during winter
UK bosses are considering asking workers to stay at home to save on office energy bills this winter, according to a new survey of 1,000 senior leaders at UK companies. According to the findings, 64% of senior leaders are considering reversing their rhetoric around encouraging employees back into the office and 74% of business owners feel the same, as the cost of living begins to bite for companies This is according to research from freelance platform Fiverr.
NHS Waiting Lists Won’t Fall Unless We Fix Ventilation
The first ever World Ventilation Day highlighted the growing public health crisis linked to poorly ventilated buildings.
Campaigners, scientists, academics, and engineers led a global social media campaign and ran a series of international events demonstrating how good ventilation reduces exposure to deadly viruses and pollutants.
Compass Apprentice Wins At Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
Compass Group UK & I is celebrating after talented Chef, Dylan Patel won the Apprentice of the Year 2022 at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards in the Retail, Hospitality and Tourism category.
Awards Success For ADSA And Tillymint Communications
PR company Tillymint Communications scooped a cluster of wins at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards – including one which highlighted the benefits and achievements of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).
Actuate UK Urges UK Government To Work With ‘Vital’ Engineering Services To Deliver Net Zero
UK Net Zero opportunities are burgeoning, according to Actuate UK, the alliance of engineering services. The sector is at the heart of the accelerating pace of change as the country races to achieve its targets. Engineering services are already driving national energy resilience, strong, sustainable economic growth and the demand for more jobs. This is the message to Government from Actuate UK, in its response to Chris Skidmore’s recent Net Zero Review.
Boost For Net Zero Targets As Equans And Innovate UK Provide Funding To Specialist Net Zero Digital Start Ups
● Equans and Innovate UK have injected nearly £2m in zero carbon software specialists: Grid Edge and OnGen
● Funds are being delivered through the Equans/Innovate UK investor partnership: The Clean Growth Innovation Fund
● Pioneering partnership is the first of its kind between the public and private sector to drive innovation for decarbonisation
Equans has invested in two net zero carbon software specialists through the Clean Growth Innovation Fund, which will support the UK’s energy, digital and industrial transitions through the development of disruptive technologies, services and business models.
