Air Cleaning Should Become Standard Practice After Pandemic
Clean air technologies and strategies should be adopted by every healthcare facility in the UK in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Message from Sports Ground Safety Authority’s Chief Executive Martyn Henderson
The focus of everyone over the last month continues to be the COVID-19 pandemic. We know this is a very difficult time for many of you – both as individuals, who may be furloughed or anxious about your livelihoods, and the organisations you represent, many of which will be facing enormous economic strain. We are continuing to support clubs and local authorities where we can, albeit with much of our work being behind the scenes. For example, we are having discussions with Ofqual regarding assessments for existing learners in the challenging times caused by the suspension of live sport and events.
BHA Extends Suspension Of Racing
The suspension of racing, which is due to finish at the end of April, is to be extended after a decision by the Board of the British Horseracing Authority. Racing stopped on March 18th before the government introduced the current lockdown measures to protect essential emergency services and the health and safety of the public. The government has indicated publicly that it will announce tomorrow that the lockdown restrictions will continue.
Sodexo Teams Mobilised To Support NHS COVID-19 Effort
Sodexo has confirmed its support for all its employees and continues to redeploy teams to support the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As one of the government’s strategic suppliers, Sodexo is part of an industry-wide response and is stepping up to provide a range of services to help fight the virus.
Sitemark Launches COVID-19 Workplace Hygiene Programme
Sitemark, the independent benchmarking service for the facilities management industry, has today launched a workplace hygiene programme in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The programme has been developed to enable businesses to maintain clean and hygienic buildings so that building users remain safe and healthy.
Optimal Offers Free Empty Premises Utility Monitoring To Reduce Costs During COVID-19 crisis
Optimal Monitoring, an award-winning specialist in utility monitoring, has launched a unique offer to help businesses minimise empty building energy spend during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Everton Submits Outline Planning Application For Goodison Park Legacy Project
Everton Football Club has submitted an outline planning application to Liverpool City Council for a community-led legacy development at Goodison Park.
The outline plans would see Everton’s current home redeveloped to provide a range of community assets in Liverpool 4 after the Club has moved to a new 52,888 capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
