What Makes a Great Project Manager?
Ask yourself this: of all the projects that you have worked on and the people you have worked with, what makes the successful project manager stand out… organisational skills? intelligence? charisma? knowing how to run…
Upturn for Construction and Environmental Surveys?
According to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index, confidence in the construction sector is running at a high since 2007 after an expansion in both placed orders and workload in housing and civil…
Environmental Audit For Business
I get asked on a regular basis if we can help with an “environmental audit”, of course the answer is yes but my question is always what “type” of environmental audit do you need? Over…
Environmental Gap Analysis Audit
If you are looking to develop an energy or environmental management system to either ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) or ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems) there are several factors to take into account; Why do…
Do You Need An Environmental Consultant?
So you are thinking of applying for an environmental permit or implementing a sustainability strategy, energy or environmental policy. Do you need an environmental consultant to help you or is it something you think you…
Phase 1 Desktop Surveys
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) recently reported that construction output continued to fall this year. Compared to January last year output of all new work was 10% lower than in the first month of…
Sustainability Strategy Development
Sustainability is a wide term often used by organisations to mean doing the “right thing” for the environment and social welfare but how do you go about developing a strategy for such a broad subject?…
Environmental Risk
It is tough out there, companies having to cut costs and restrain investment. Looks like we’re in for a long ride back to recovery. However all companies need certain support functions for the business to run…
Changes to ISO 14001
Changes to ISO 14001. ISO 14001: 2004 has an uptake of 25,000 new companies a year and is still the best know management system standard for organisations who want to promote their awareness and management…
Environmental Risk For Investors – Phase 1 Desktop Survey
We all know that the property and construction sectors are booming right now – right!! Well contrary to popular belief there is still activity within the commercial sector and a steady stream of investors and…