Whilst some employees continue to work from home, it is safe to say that across the country we are returning in flocks back to the office. The COVID-19 pandemic presented several challenges relative to our working norms, but also gave us time to reflect on our environmental impact and the importance of looking after our planet.

The term ‘IoT’ or the Internet of things, has become common place within the vocabulary of the ‘tech world’, but what exactly is the ‘Internet of Things’? What does it mean? How is it used?

It’s in the name - predictive maintenance allows you to predict when a piece of equipment is likely to break. For some, this may seem counterintuitive – why spend money repairing something that seems to be working fine? But this way of thinking can have devastating consequences for your business down the line.

When we refer to climate anxiety, we are often referring to the feelings of worry, stress and doom when it comes to talking about and thinking about the future of the planet and the ongoing changes to climate, pollution and global warming. It’s easy to feel nervous when we constantly see warnings from politicians, scientists and organisations across multiple media platforms, insisting that we change.

As the UK and the rest of the world begin to fully emerge from continuous lockdown and the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that the way businesses operate needs to adjust to the new normal. Whilst the corona virus pandemic decimated economies globally, it also accelerated the uptake of new, digital technologies within organisations across all sectors.

There are a number of reasons why switching out your usual methods of commute and taking to the two wheeled variety of transport is the better choice. Health benefits, financial, environmental are just to name a few, so we’ve rounded up all the reasons why you should take to the cycle lane this week in aid of Cycle to Work Day, this Thursday 4th August!

Achieving net-zero is at the forefront of modern development and seems to be everyone's first responsibility and priority. Small scale changes are no longer a viable solution when it comes to accelerating towards a net-zero future and we must think outside of the box. The government aims to upgrade all homes to EPC band C by 2035, which may cost between £250bn and £500bn, but offers no support, funding or advice on how to achieve this.

How are you preparing for the end of tax rebated fuel for ‘off-road’ vehicles? From Friday 1st April 2022, rebated fuels such as red diesel will no longer be available for use in the construction industry. The announcement was made by the UK Government within their 2020 budget. Red diesel accounts for around 15% of all diesel used within the UK.

The Cabinet Office recently published an independent review, developing a new ‘Gold Standard’ for public sector construction frameworks. The recommendations for the new standard are designed to ensure that public sector developments consistently deliver the best possible outcome, urging the UK Government and construction sector to work together to tackle waste, reduce carbon emissions, drive innovation, and ensure value for money.

The Cabinet Office recently published an independent review, developing a new ‘Gold Standard’ for public sector construction frameworks. The recommendations for the new standard are designed to ensure that public sector developments consistently deliver the best possible outcome. The standard covers rail projects, schools, hospitals, prisons, and new roads.