Jane Embury, director, looks back to look forward Last week, the UK marked a year from the first Covid-19 lockdown. It was a solemn milestone, looking back on tragic events within families and communities. But looking back is also an opportunity to look ahead with a new perspective, whether as individuals, companies or countries. Because […]
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Consultation and legislation
Jane Embury, director, looks at proposed fire safety legislation Flouting fire safety regulations could soon become a whole lot more expensive. Building owners could face unlimited fines following a Home Office announcement. They’ve just published a number of new measures aimed at strengthening fire safety. The new measures were announced as part of the government’s […]
Training for net zero
Jane Embury, director, looks at training and the drive towards net zero The government has announced a target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. It’s an ambitious target at the heart of tackling the wold’s climate emergency. To help meet that target, the government has set aside £4 billion in green investment. It’s hoped […]
The office evolution
June Embury, director, sees evidence of the office evolution Earlier this week we said that the future of office work no longer meant having to work in an office. With many office-based tasks being compatible with working from home, why bother with the hassle of a long commute? Take away the expense of that journey […]
Rethinking our towns and cities
Rethinking our towns and cities Jane Embury, director, considers the impact of home-working on our built environment One of the consequences of Covid-19 has been the requirement wherever possible to work from home. In response, programs and platforms to facilitate remote working have replaced face-to-face contact – with remarkable success. For example, Zoom, the collaborative […]
