The probable impact of the forthcoming data protection regulations on technical products and services is beginning to emerge, says Hywel Davies
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A sense of direction – pathway for the future of European policy
Despite uncertainty around Brexit, there seems to be a greater sense of policy direction for energy, emissions and buildings, says Hywel Davies
Building the infrastructure for a zero carbon future
The UK must plan its infrastructure now if it is to decarbonise its energy, and engineers have the chance to tell ministers what is required, says David Fisk
What the Clean Growth Strategy means for building services engineers
The Clean Growth Strategy commits the UK to binding emissions targets until 2050. Hywel Davies looks at the details
How the HSE plans to tackle work-related illness
The HSE has begun a five-year strategy focusing on big health issues at work, including stress, and musculoskeletal and lung problems, says Hywel Davies
Risky business
Under the 2008 Climate Change Act, the government must publish an environmental risk assessment every five years. Hywel Davies reports
Beijing’s burning issue – reducing boiler NOx emissions
Tough limits on boiler NOx emissions have been introduced to tackle Beijing’s smog. Dr Gregory Zdaniuk, Joël Moreau and Lu Liu look at one retrofit’s use of water vapour
Emergency lighting standards
Revised emergency lighting standards now include sections on emergency safety and standby lighting. Atkins’ David Mooney highlights what this means for designers
The value of EPC ratings
With Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards imminent, EPCs will take on added value. Hywel Davies looks at how to avoid inaccurate ratings
A climate of risk
Hywel Davies explores an emerging aspect of legislation: directors’ duties in relation to climate change risks