Posts Tagged ‘Asset Performance Management’
Solar power: still a viable option following the closure of the feed-in tariff
There have been widespread predictions that green energy technologies, such as solar and wind power, would not be able to survive the government’s closure of the feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme for small scale renewables at the end of March this year. For many suppliers, this has certainly been the case. The number of registered solar…
Read MoreHealth and Safety: The legal risks of ignoring it on small projects
Despite having been introduced four years ago, there is still limited understanding in the building services sector of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) and the new obligations it has placed on building owners. The 2015 regulations switched the balance of responsibility for health and safety from a CDM co-ordinator (a role which…
Read MoreSoft Landings: Better Buildings, Better Real Estate
One topic I am very passionate about is that of ensuring that the buildings we build and operate are fit for purpose. In my mind, this means providing users with an environment to deliver their work in sustainable, efficient buildings that do not impact their wellbeing. For building owners, it is about ‘getting what you…
Read MoreLondon Plan: Generating your own electricity in London just became less attractive
The London Plan, which dictates all planning and development in the capital, is currently undergoing a major rewrite but many in the sector are unaware that some significant changes and adjustments have already come into force. In October last year, the Greater London Authority (GLA) published updated Energy Assessment Guidance which applies from January this…
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