Ten new case studies highlighting potential cost and environmental savings made by Facilities Management (FM) clients (those tasked with the management of services that relate to the functioning of a building such as security, maintenance and...

A study visit focusing on the inspiring qualities of light and the potential economic and social benefits that interactive light displays and light festivals can have will take place in Eindhoven (the Netherlands) from November 12 – 13 as part of...

A supplement to the 2013 Annual Statistical Report on United Nations Procurement has focused on procurement and innovation, providing an overview of the current debate and status of innovative procurement through a collection of articles from...

Three proposals, including an intelligent robot arm that provides support to people about to fall, a robotics device that aids the elderly when carrying out physical activities and a robot designed to help with household tasks, have been awarded...

The Water PiPP project aims to stimulate demand for sustainable water solutions through innovative and pre-commercial procurement. Those with expertise in public procurement are warmly invited to join the project working group – the advice and...

Greater innovation is making private sector companies more competitive in the long term, a research paper released by the Hackett Group has revealed. For many companies, innovation based growth has become increasingly important since the financial...