Universities drive down carbon emissions
Kevin Pocock of Mitsubishi Electric discusses the drivers for universities to achieve zero carbon in their built environment – and the challenges.
Karen Fletcher on some of the main themes in the March 2020 issue of MBS magazine.
Why we need an Office of Construction
Rudi Klein, chief executive of the SEC Group shares his vision of why we need an Office of Construction to help bring about much-needed change.
Mental health in the construction industry
Chartered psychologist, Peter Green recommends how and why organisations need to address mental health in the workplace.
Nathan Wood on the BESA Health & Wellbeing Group
BESA Group Chair Nathan Wood on what the Health & Wellbeing in Buildings Group aims to achieve.
Stephen Preece on the future of MEES
Stephen Preece on why the next iteration of MEES needs to set higher targets to encourage greater action.
Graeme Fox: competence and accreditation vital
Graeme Fox of REFCOM explains why, as heating and cooling converge, higher standards of competence and accreditation are vital.
MBStv at the BESA National Conference 2019
The BESA National Conference 2019 saw over 200 delegates gather to discuss the industry’s challenges and opportunities. MBStv was there to capture it all.
BESA President John Norfolk considers the future
BESA’s president John Norfolk spoke to MBStv about issues impacting the industry, the challenges ahead and the opportunities for change.
Heating and cooling converge: Phil Ord explains
Phil Ord of Mitsubishi Electric explains why we are seeing a convergence of cooling and heating technologies in an increasingly electric world.
BESA chief executive David Frise discusses the BESA National Conference 2019. Find out what's coming up.
Facilities Management - Focus on the people
Gordon Mitchell, CIO of Key Facilities Management explains why the FM sector should understand smart building technologies and the need for them to focus on the people.
What is an adaptive workplace?
Gordon Mitchell, CIO of Key Facilities Management explains what an 'adaptive workplace' is and the role AI plays within it.
'Is there too much focus on mental health?'
Geoff Prudence shares the current trends within the FM sector and why mental health needs to be a priority.
Julia Kitchen explains what agile working is and how companies can achieve it.
Wellbeing and building services
Building services have a significant part to play in improving the wellbeing of occupants in offices.
Alan Jamieson of Peldon Rose discusses the changes and trends of building services within offices and the focus of wellbeing.
Mark Farmer discusses why the industry has to change and why it has to happen now.
Engineering services alliance welcomes retentions reporting legislation
Engineering services alliance Actuate UK has warmly welcomed the new secondary legislation which will require reporting of cash retentions held by the large construction companies under the Reporting Regulations.
NG Bailey Net Zero target validated by leading environmental body
NG Bailey has become one of the first construction and engineering companies in the UK to have its long-term target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045 approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI).
