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BS 40102-1: New guidance from the BSI focuses on IAQ for non-domestic buildings

BS 40102-1: New guidance from the BSI focuses on IAQ for non-domestic buildings

CDC introduces new guidance to improve indoor air quality and combat COVID-19

CDC introduces new guidance to improve indoor air quality and combat COVID-19

LEED + WELL simplify joint certification process, IWBI and USGBC announce

LEED + WELL simplify joint certification process, IWBI and USGBC announce

‘Patchy at best’: AXA UK study reveals holes in workplace support for mental health

‘Patchy at best’: AXA UK study reveals holes in workplace support for mental health

How to create an autism friendly environment: National Autistic Society explains

How to create an autism friendly environment: National Autistic Society explains

Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

IWBI announces 2022 awards to recognise health and well-being champions

IWBI announces 2022 awards to recognise health and well-being champions

Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

Health and equity named ‘grounding principles’ for design in 2023

Health and equity named ‘grounding principles’ for design in 2023

International Honeywell survey reveals ‘increased expectations for healthier workplaces’

International Honeywell survey reveals ‘increased expectations for healthier workplaces’

UK’s 4-day work week pilot sees ‘overwhelmingly positive results’

UK’s 4-day work week pilot sees ‘overwhelmingly positive results’

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

England’s Chief Medical Officer calls for ‘roadmap to cleaner indoor air’

England’s Chief Medical Officer calls for ‘roadmap to cleaner indoor air’

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

Change by Design: Architect Taleen Josefsson to host 2023 online seminar series focused on achieving a positive, healthier built environment

Change by Design: Architect Taleen Josefsson to host 2023 online seminar series focused on achieving a positive, healthier built environment

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment

‘Tremendous influence’: Singapore gov’t may regulate formaldehyde emissions for indoor air quality

‘Tremendous influence’: Singapore gov’t may regulate formaldehyde emissions for indoor air quality

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

US government announces country-wide commitment to better indoor air quality

US government announces country-wide commitment to better indoor air quality

Webinar: How to create a great workplace culture – final call for registrations

Webinar: How to create a great workplace culture – final call for registrations

New Indoor Air study confirms ventilation can mitigate risk of airborne pathogens

New Indoor Air study confirms ventilation can mitigate risk of airborne pathogens

BCO shines spotlight on ‘brightest and best’ UK young professionals

BCO shines spotlight on ‘brightest and best’ UK young professionals

US schools using federal aid to create healthier buildings, new USGBC report finds

US schools using federal aid to create healthier buildings, new USGBC report finds

Let’s Talk About Light: New series of UK events aims to drive understanding of light & wellbeing

Let’s Talk About Light: New series of UK events aims to drive understanding of light & wellbeing

UK SMEs & micros can access free help on workplace wellbeing

UK SMEs & micros can access free help on workplace wellbeing

Peer reviewed study says WELL Certification does boost well-being and productivity

Peer reviewed study says WELL Certification does boost well-being and productivity

The Future of UK Office Densities: New BCO guidance recommends more space per person

The Future of UK Office Densities: New BCO guidance recommends more space per person

White House challenges US businesses to say ‘yes’ to cleaner indoor air

White House challenges US businesses to say ‘yes’ to cleaner indoor air

Are poor standards of public hygiene impacting wellbeing? – New global survey has the answers

Are poor standards of public hygiene impacting wellbeing? – New global survey has the answers

Dementia-friendly design: New tool aims to make buildings more accessible to wider range of users

Dementia-friendly design: New tool aims to make buildings more accessible to wider range of users

Work in Mind: Why ESG is vital for business

Work in Mind: Why ESG is vital for business

WELL hits Major milestone – 4 Billion Square Foot of Space now certified

WELL hits Major milestone – 4 Billion Square Foot of Space now certified

It’s too darn hot: GMB Union urges legal maximum of 25C in UK workplaces

It’s too darn hot: GMB Union urges legal maximum of 25C in UK workplaces

Quality of life & wellbeing impacts of timber buildings: dRMM secures research funding for major study

Quality of life & wellbeing impacts of timber buildings: dRMM secures research funding for major study

‘Wellbeing should be as important as health & safety at work’ – British Safety Council

‘Wellbeing should be as important as health & safety at work’ – British Safety Council

NEPC Report calculates £23bn cost of new pandemic – so, air quality & infection control ‘essential’

NEPC Report calculates £23bn cost of new pandemic – so, air quality & infection control ‘essential’

U.S. Mayors ‘double down’ on healthy buildings in push for healthier cities

U.S. Mayors ‘double down’ on healthy buildings in push for healthier cities

Healthy Buildings Heroes: Professor Catherine J Noakes awarded CIBSE honorary fellowship

Healthy Buildings Heroes: Professor Catherine J Noakes awarded CIBSE honorary fellowship

What role wood can play in impacting building occupants’ wellbeing? Free webinar has the answers

What role wood can play in impacting building occupants’ wellbeing? Free webinar has the answers

Newly launched IWBI rating gains strong support from smart building leaders

Newly launched IWBI rating gains strong support from smart building leaders

Belgium agrees on ‘ventilation plan’ for public places – CO2 meters essential

Belgium agrees on ‘ventilation plan’ for public places – CO2 meters essential

What does mental health cost UK employers? Up to £56bn/year says Deloitte

What does mental health cost UK employers? Up to £56bn/year says Deloitte

Three more companies join UK pilot study for ‘4 day working week’

Three more companies join UK pilot study for ‘4 day working week’

EU Court of Justice rules chemical used for ‘household plastics’ remains ‘substance of very high concern

EU Court of Justice rules chemical used for ‘household plastics’ remains ‘substance of very high concern

JLL’s Rent Tracker finds ‘strong demand’ for sustainable and healthy buildings

JLL’s Rent Tracker finds ‘strong demand’ for sustainable and healthy buildings

IWBI confirms three billion square-foot mark of space enrolled in WELL

IWBI confirms three billion square-foot mark of space enrolled in WELL

Company launches solution to inclusive site environments for neurodivergent construction workers

Company launches solution to inclusive site environments for neurodivergent construction workers

BCO NextGen Awards: Future leaders shape the future of the workplace

BCO NextGen Awards: Future leaders shape the future of the workplace

New book explores healthy, sustainable and humane interior design

New book explores healthy, sustainable and humane interior design

Open letter calls for ‘urgent update’ to WHO ventilation roadmap

Open letter calls for ‘urgent update’ to WHO ventilation roadmap

CIBSE issues call for papers on research & best practice examples of better buildings

CIBSE issues call for papers on research & best practice examples of better buildings

How do air pollutants in indoor spaces affect our health? Three research projects find answers

How do air pollutants in indoor spaces affect our health? Three research projects find answers

Employees raise concerns about workplace Covid-security as WFH fatigue hits

Employees raise concerns about workplace Covid-security as WFH fatigue hits

Has home working during pandemic taken its toll on UK’s mental health? – Yes, says NatCen

Has home working during pandemic taken its toll on UK’s mental health? – Yes, says NatCen

Flexible working: 20,000 Deloitte employees given the choice of when and where they work

Flexible working: 20,000 Deloitte employees given the choice of when and where they work

Fast-tracked wellbeing standard welcomed by industry

Fast-tracked wellbeing standard welcomed by industry

Climate declaration from interior design sector calls for ‘paradigm shift’ in behaviour

Climate declaration from interior design sector calls for ‘paradigm shift’ in behaviour

Funding boost for Covid focussed airflow technology

Funding boost for Covid focussed airflow technology

New guide to help FMs tackle challenge of lighting

New guide to help FMs tackle challenge of lighting

US Research Partnership to develop next-generation air quality technology

US Research Partnership to develop next-generation air quality technology

Call to strengthen COVID workplace rules to better protect UK workers

Call to strengthen COVID workplace rules to better protect UK workers

FutureWork: Co-winners of BCO NextGen design competition say we need a holistic approach to global challenges

FutureWork: Co-winners of BCO NextGen design competition say we need a holistic approach to global challenges

Future perfect: Co-winner of BCO NextGen Design Competition offers up a more agile way of working

Future perfect: Co-winner of BCO NextGen Design Competition offers up a more agile way of working

WELL ‘Health-Safety Seal’ public health campaign gets support from Hollywood A-listers

WELL ‘Health-Safety Seal’ public health campaign gets support from Hollywood A-listers

Healthy buildings leaders across Europe recognised in IWBI 2020 community awards

Healthy buildings leaders across Europe recognised in IWBI 2020 community awards

World GBC’s Health & Wellbeing Framework throws fresh focus on connection between buildings & people

World GBC’s Health & Wellbeing Framework throws fresh focus on connection between buildings & people

Sensory and neurological needs: Launch of UK’s first building design standard

Sensory and neurological needs: Launch of UK’s first building design standard

Are UV-C lights ‘dangerous’ to building users & operators? Too many are, warns LIA

Are UV-C lights ‘dangerous’ to building users & operators? Too many are, warns LIA

Indoor air quality is ‘top concern’ amongst US employees returning to work

Indoor air quality is ‘top concern’ amongst US employees returning to work

Impacts on productivity: New institute to look at home working & workplace wellbeing

Impacts on productivity: New institute to look at home working & workplace wellbeing

Experts urge enhanced WHO guidance on role of buildings in addressing COVID-19

Experts urge enhanced WHO guidance on role of buildings in addressing COVID-19

JLL achieves wellbeing milestone: World’s first WELL Portfolio Scores for building occupiers

JLL achieves wellbeing milestone: World’s first WELL Portfolio Scores for building occupiers

Indoor air quality: Research proposals sought for UKRI research themes

Indoor air quality: Research proposals sought for UKRI research themes

£3 million awarded to help tackle indoor air quality

£3 million awarded to help tackle indoor air quality

USA mayors commit to ‘evidence-based building solutions’ in the fight against COVID-19

USA mayors commit to ‘evidence-based building solutions’ in the fight against COVID-19

Acas coronavirus advice: how to handle returning to work

Acas coronavirus advice: how to handle returning to work

83% of HR leaders are considering a reduction in office space

83% of HR leaders are considering a reduction in office space

IWBI launches evidence based WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types

IWBI launches evidence based WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types

BSI publishes UK safe working guidelines for workplaces

BSI publishes UK safe working guidelines for workplaces

Preparing an office for safe re-occupation: CIBSE launches guides on air-con & HVAC

Preparing an office for safe re-occupation: CIBSE launches guides on air-con & HVAC

23 million people struggling with mental health in UK – says new survey

23 million people struggling with mental health in UK – says new survey

BCO predicts how Covid-19 will change the workplace

BCO predicts how Covid-19 will change the workplace

8 million office workers will be unable to return to the office – says Colliers research

8 million office workers will be unable to return to the office – says Colliers research

Sitemark launches workplace hygiene programme

Sitemark launches workplace hygiene programme

Mental health hotline launched to support NHS staff tackling COVID-19

Mental health hotline launched to support NHS staff tackling COVID-19

The right to disconnect: urgent need for ‘sustainable working practices’

The right to disconnect: urgent need for ‘sustainable working practices’

Mental health and wellbeing community hub launched by Mates in Mind

Mental health and wellbeing community hub launched by Mates in Mind

IWBI Task Force to focus on role buildings can play in reducing health burden of COVID-19

IWBI Task Force to focus on role buildings can play in reducing health burden of COVID-19

WorldGBC: Recognising the role of the built environment in tackling the global air pollution crisis

WorldGBC: Recognising the role of the built environment in tackling the global air pollution crisis

Outdoor workers exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner

Outdoor workers exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner

Revealed: Top office trends for 2020

Revealed: Top office trends for 2020

WorldGBC launches digital library of exemplar sustainable and healthy buildings

WorldGBC launches digital library of exemplar sustainable and healthy buildings

Outdoor workers are most affected by air pollution in hot weather

Outdoor workers are most affected by air pollution in hot weather

NICE guidance on IAQ: Architects & builders encouraged to adopt a whole-building approach to heating and ventilation

NICE guidance on IAQ: Architects & builders encouraged to adopt a whole-building approach to heating and ventilation

Presenteeism & ill health: the cost to British businesses is £61 billion a year

Presenteeism & ill health: the cost to British businesses is £61 billion a year

£3.8 million ESRC funding to investigate management practices’ effect on productivity and wellbeing

£3.8 million ESRC funding to investigate management practices’ effect on productivity and wellbeing

One third of office workers lack distraction-free spaces

One third of office workers lack distraction-free spaces

Government announces biggest packages of workplace reforms for 20 years.

Government announces biggest packages of workplace reforms for 20 years.

CIOB launches call for improving quality in the built environment

CIOB launches call for improving quality in the built environment

British Safety Council competition informs & educates on workplace wellbeing issues

British Safety Council competition informs & educates on workplace wellbeing issues

Healthy Homes and Buildings White Paper: Get the lowdown

Healthy Homes and Buildings White Paper: Get the lowdown

Top Trends in Office Design: ‘Experience-Driven’ Spaces in Demand

Top Trends in Office Design: ‘Experience-Driven’ Spaces in Demand

UKGBC publishes Sustainable Innovation Manual for the built environment

UKGBC publishes Sustainable Innovation Manual for the built environment

BS 40102-1: New guidance from the BSI focuses on IAQ for non-domestic buildings

BS 40102-1: New guidance from the BSI focuses on IAQ for non-domestic buildings

CDC introduces new guidance to improve indoor air quality and combat COVID-19

CDC introduces new guidance to improve indoor air quality and combat COVID-19

LEED + WELL simplify joint certification process, IWBI and USGBC announce

LEED + WELL simplify joint certification process, IWBI and USGBC announce

‘Patchy at best’: AXA UK study reveals holes in workplace support for mental health

‘Patchy at best’: AXA UK study reveals holes in workplace support for mental health

How to create an autism friendly environment: National Autistic Society explains

How to create an autism friendly environment: National Autistic Society explains

Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

IWBI announces 2022 awards to recognise health and well-being champions

IWBI announces 2022 awards to recognise health and well-being champions

Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

Health and equity named ‘grounding principles’ for design in 2023

Health and equity named ‘grounding principles’ for design in 2023

International Honeywell survey reveals ‘increased expectations for healthier workplaces’

International Honeywell survey reveals ‘increased expectations for healthier workplaces’

UK’s 4-day work week pilot sees ‘overwhelmingly positive results’

UK’s 4-day work week pilot sees ‘overwhelmingly positive results’

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

England’s Chief Medical Officer calls for ‘roadmap to cleaner indoor air’

England’s Chief Medical Officer calls for ‘roadmap to cleaner indoor air’

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

Change by Design: Architect Taleen Josefsson to host 2023 online seminar series focused on achieving a positive, healthier built environment

Change by Design: Architect Taleen Josefsson to host 2023 online seminar series focused on achieving a positive, healthier built environment

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment

‘Tremendous influence’: Singapore gov’t may regulate formaldehyde emissions for indoor air quality

‘Tremendous influence’: Singapore gov’t may regulate formaldehyde emissions for indoor air quality

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

US government announces country-wide commitment to better indoor air quality

US government announces country-wide commitment to better indoor air quality

Webinar: How to create a great workplace culture – final call for registrations

Webinar: How to create a great workplace culture – final call for registrations

New Indoor Air study confirms ventilation can mitigate risk of airborne pathogens

New Indoor Air study confirms ventilation can mitigate risk of airborne pathogens

BCO shines spotlight on ‘brightest and best’ UK young professionals

BCO shines spotlight on ‘brightest and best’ UK young professionals

US schools using federal aid to create healthier buildings, new USGBC report finds

US schools using federal aid to create healthier buildings, new USGBC report finds

Let’s Talk About Light: New series of UK events aims to drive understanding of light & wellbeing

Let’s Talk About Light: New series of UK events aims to drive understanding of light & wellbeing

UK SMEs & micros can access free help on workplace wellbeing

UK SMEs & micros can access free help on workplace wellbeing

Peer reviewed study says WELL Certification does boost well-being and productivity

Peer reviewed study says WELL Certification does boost well-being and productivity

The Future of UK Office Densities: New BCO guidance recommends more space per person

The Future of UK Office Densities: New BCO guidance recommends more space per person

White House challenges US businesses to say ‘yes’ to cleaner indoor air

White House challenges US businesses to say ‘yes’ to cleaner indoor air

Are poor standards of public hygiene impacting wellbeing? – New global survey has the answers

Are poor standards of public hygiene impacting wellbeing? – New global survey has the answers

Dementia-friendly design: New tool aims to make buildings more accessible to wider range of users

Dementia-friendly design: New tool aims to make buildings more accessible to wider range of users

Work in Mind: Why ESG is vital for business

Work in Mind: Why ESG is vital for business

WELL hits Major milestone – 4 Billion Square Foot of Space now certified

WELL hits Major milestone – 4 Billion Square Foot of Space now certified

It’s too darn hot: GMB Union urges legal maximum of 25C in UK workplaces

It’s too darn hot: GMB Union urges legal maximum of 25C in UK workplaces

Quality of life & wellbeing impacts of timber buildings: dRMM secures research funding for major study

Quality of life & wellbeing impacts of timber buildings: dRMM secures research funding for major study

‘Wellbeing should be as important as health & safety at work’ – British Safety Council

‘Wellbeing should be as important as health & safety at work’ – British Safety Council

NEPC Report calculates £23bn cost of new pandemic – so, air quality & infection control ‘essential’

NEPC Report calculates £23bn cost of new pandemic – so, air quality & infection control ‘essential’

U.S. Mayors ‘double down’ on healthy buildings in push for healthier cities

U.S. Mayors ‘double down’ on healthy buildings in push for healthier cities

Healthy Buildings Heroes: Professor Catherine J Noakes awarded CIBSE honorary fellowship

Healthy Buildings Heroes: Professor Catherine J Noakes awarded CIBSE honorary fellowship

What role wood can play in impacting building occupants’ wellbeing? Free webinar has the answers

What role wood can play in impacting building occupants’ wellbeing? Free webinar has the answers

Newly launched IWBI rating gains strong support from smart building leaders

Newly launched IWBI rating gains strong support from smart building leaders

Belgium agrees on ‘ventilation plan’ for public places – CO2 meters essential

Belgium agrees on ‘ventilation plan’ for public places – CO2 meters essential

What does mental health cost UK employers? Up to £56bn/year says Deloitte

What does mental health cost UK employers? Up to £56bn/year says Deloitte

Three more companies join UK pilot study for ‘4 day working week’

Three more companies join UK pilot study for ‘4 day working week’

EU Court of Justice rules chemical used for ‘household plastics’ remains ‘substance of very high concern

EU Court of Justice rules chemical used for ‘household plastics’ remains ‘substance of very high concern

JLL’s Rent Tracker finds ‘strong demand’ for sustainable and healthy buildings

JLL’s Rent Tracker finds ‘strong demand’ for sustainable and healthy buildings

IWBI confirms three billion square-foot mark of space enrolled in WELL

IWBI confirms three billion square-foot mark of space enrolled in WELL

Company launches solution to inclusive site environments for neurodivergent construction workers

Company launches solution to inclusive site environments for neurodivergent construction workers

BCO NextGen Awards: Future leaders shape the future of the workplace

BCO NextGen Awards: Future leaders shape the future of the workplace

New book explores healthy, sustainable and humane interior design

New book explores healthy, sustainable and humane interior design

Open letter calls for ‘urgent update’ to WHO ventilation roadmap

Open letter calls for ‘urgent update’ to WHO ventilation roadmap

CIBSE issues call for papers on research & best practice examples of better buildings

CIBSE issues call for papers on research & best practice examples of better buildings

How do air pollutants in indoor spaces affect our health? Three research projects find answers

How do air pollutants in indoor spaces affect our health? Three research projects find answers

Employees raise concerns about workplace Covid-security as WFH fatigue hits

Employees raise concerns about workplace Covid-security as WFH fatigue hits

Has home working during pandemic taken its toll on UK’s mental health? – Yes, says NatCen

Has home working during pandemic taken its toll on UK’s mental health? – Yes, says NatCen

Flexible working: 20,000 Deloitte employees given the choice of when and where they work

Flexible working: 20,000 Deloitte employees given the choice of when and where they work

Fast-tracked wellbeing standard welcomed by industry

Fast-tracked wellbeing standard welcomed by industry

Climate declaration from interior design sector calls for ‘paradigm shift’ in behaviour

Climate declaration from interior design sector calls for ‘paradigm shift’ in behaviour

Funding boost for Covid focussed airflow technology

Funding boost for Covid focussed airflow technology

New guide to help FMs tackle challenge of lighting

New guide to help FMs tackle challenge of lighting

US Research Partnership to develop next-generation air quality technology

US Research Partnership to develop next-generation air quality technology

Call to strengthen COVID workplace rules to better protect UK workers

Call to strengthen COVID workplace rules to better protect UK workers

FutureWork: Co-winners of BCO NextGen design competition say we need a holistic approach to global challenges

FutureWork: Co-winners of BCO NextGen design competition say we need a holistic approach to global challenges

Future perfect: Co-winner of BCO NextGen Design Competition offers up a more agile way of working

Future perfect: Co-winner of BCO NextGen Design Competition offers up a more agile way of working

WELL ‘Health-Safety Seal’ public health campaign gets support from Hollywood A-listers

WELL ‘Health-Safety Seal’ public health campaign gets support from Hollywood A-listers

Healthy buildings leaders across Europe recognised in IWBI 2020 community awards

Healthy buildings leaders across Europe recognised in IWBI 2020 community awards

World GBC’s Health & Wellbeing Framework throws fresh focus on connection between buildings & people

World GBC’s Health & Wellbeing Framework throws fresh focus on connection between buildings & people

Sensory and neurological needs: Launch of UK’s first building design standard

Sensory and neurological needs: Launch of UK’s first building design standard

Are UV-C lights ‘dangerous’ to building users & operators? Too many are, warns LIA

Are UV-C lights ‘dangerous’ to building users & operators? Too many are, warns LIA

Indoor air quality is ‘top concern’ amongst US employees returning to work

Indoor air quality is ‘top concern’ amongst US employees returning to work

Impacts on productivity: New institute to look at home working & workplace wellbeing

Impacts on productivity: New institute to look at home working & workplace wellbeing

Experts urge enhanced WHO guidance on role of buildings in addressing COVID-19

Experts urge enhanced WHO guidance on role of buildings in addressing COVID-19

JLL achieves wellbeing milestone: World’s first WELL Portfolio Scores for building occupiers

JLL achieves wellbeing milestone: World’s first WELL Portfolio Scores for building occupiers

Indoor air quality: Research proposals sought for UKRI research themes

Indoor air quality: Research proposals sought for UKRI research themes

£3 million awarded to help tackle indoor air quality

£3 million awarded to help tackle indoor air quality

USA mayors commit to ‘evidence-based building solutions’ in the fight against COVID-19

USA mayors commit to ‘evidence-based building solutions’ in the fight against COVID-19

Acas coronavirus advice: how to handle returning to work

Acas coronavirus advice: how to handle returning to work

83% of HR leaders are considering a reduction in office space

83% of HR leaders are considering a reduction in office space

IWBI launches evidence based WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types

IWBI launches evidence based WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types

BSI publishes UK safe working guidelines for workplaces

BSI publishes UK safe working guidelines for workplaces

Preparing an office for safe re-occupation: CIBSE launches guides on air-con & HVAC

Preparing an office for safe re-occupation: CIBSE launches guides on air-con & HVAC

23 million people struggling with mental health in UK – says new survey

23 million people struggling with mental health in UK – says new survey

BCO predicts how Covid-19 will change the workplace

BCO predicts how Covid-19 will change the workplace

8 million office workers will be unable to return to the office – says Colliers research

8 million office workers will be unable to return to the office – says Colliers research

Sitemark launches workplace hygiene programme

Sitemark launches workplace hygiene programme

Mental health hotline launched to support NHS staff tackling COVID-19

Mental health hotline launched to support NHS staff tackling COVID-19

The right to disconnect: urgent need for ‘sustainable working practices’

The right to disconnect: urgent need for ‘sustainable working practices’

Mental health and wellbeing community hub launched by Mates in Mind

Mental health and wellbeing community hub launched by Mates in Mind

IWBI Task Force to focus on role buildings can play in reducing health burden of COVID-19

IWBI Task Force to focus on role buildings can play in reducing health burden of COVID-19

WorldGBC: Recognising the role of the built environment in tackling the global air pollution crisis

WorldGBC: Recognising the role of the built environment in tackling the global air pollution crisis

Outdoor workers exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner

Outdoor workers exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner

Revealed: Top office trends for 2020

Revealed: Top office trends for 2020

WorldGBC launches digital library of exemplar sustainable and healthy buildings

WorldGBC launches digital library of exemplar sustainable and healthy buildings

Outdoor workers are most affected by air pollution in hot weather

Outdoor workers are most affected by air pollution in hot weather

NICE guidance on IAQ: Architects & builders encouraged to adopt a whole-building approach to heating and ventilation

NICE guidance on IAQ: Architects & builders encouraged to adopt a whole-building approach to heating and ventilation

Presenteeism & ill health: the cost to British businesses is £61 billion a year

Presenteeism & ill health: the cost to British businesses is £61 billion a year

£3.8 million ESRC funding to investigate management practices’ effect on productivity and wellbeing

£3.8 million ESRC funding to investigate management practices’ effect on productivity and wellbeing

One third of office workers lack distraction-free spaces

One third of office workers lack distraction-free spaces

Government announces biggest packages of workplace reforms for 20 years.

Government announces biggest packages of workplace reforms for 20 years.

CIOB launches call for improving quality in the built environment

CIOB launches call for improving quality in the built environment

British Safety Council competition informs & educates on workplace wellbeing issues

British Safety Council competition informs & educates on workplace wellbeing issues

Healthy Homes and Buildings White Paper: Get the lowdown

Healthy Homes and Buildings White Paper: Get the lowdown

Top Trends in Office Design: ‘Experience-Driven’ Spaces in Demand

Top Trends in Office Design: ‘Experience-Driven’ Spaces in Demand

UKGBC publishes Sustainable Innovation Manual for the built environment

UKGBC publishes Sustainable Innovation Manual for the built environment