The failure of the smoke ventilation system to help firefighters evacuate Grenfell Tower is not an indictment of the way we design, specify and manage smoke control systems in the UK.
The environments where we live and work have a direct impact on our wellbeing, from our sleep/ wake cycles and mood to productivity and performance. Indeed there is a large body of research that convincingly demonstrates that the design, construction and operation of buildings have a substantial impact on the health and wellbeing of their occupants.
HS2 Code of Practice is good news for JIB members
High Speed Two Limited (HS2 Ltd) has released its Employee and Industrial Relations (EIR) Code of Practice (the Code), which brings significant advantages to Joint Industry Board (JIB) member companies looking to work on one of the most demanding and exciting transport projects in Europe.
Industry leaders gather at CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference
CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference recently brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence.
