New Standard To Bolster Protection Against Rogue Security Labour Risks
Clare Rogers, the National Security Inspectorate’s Senior Operations Manager (Services), describes how an upcoming British Standard will take forward a current Code of Practice adopted across the sector addressing potential weaknesses in the security labour supply chain.
How Digitalisation Can Improve The Fan Experience
By Naomi Owusu, CEO of Tickaroo.
Digitalisation and technology have found their way into every area of our lives – and sport is no exception. Over the years, technology has drastically changed the fan experience, with avid sports fans now able to engage with athletes and their favourite teams at the click of a button. For athletes, digitalisation has eliminated barriers to connecting with fans and is even used to enhance their performance through technology like location tracking.
New Acoustic Guidance For Gyms Published
What are the key recommendations from the ProPG Acoustics Guide?
The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) has partnered with the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) to create new guidance on acoustics in gym environments. Here, Adam Fox, director of Mason UK and one of the engineers who helped develop the guidance, explains the value of the document and its key recommendations.
How Our Stadiums Are Leading The Way In Becoming More Sustainable
With the governments target of reaching net zero by 2050 many stadiums and arenas are looking at how they are run as a facility with the issue of sustainability becoming an increasingly important consideration in the world of sports. UK stadia are making significant efforts to reduce their environmental impact and become more sustainable through a number of approaches including energy efficiency, waste reduction, transportation, water conservation, food sourcing, and biodiversity. Here we explore some examples with some of the most cost-effective plans for stadium managers to consider when putting schedules of work together.
Left In The Dark
– The Need For Greater Energy Support For Sports Facilities
By Kay Desai, Legal Director at Gowling WLG.
The UK Government scaled back its energy support scheme from April 2023 to focus on heavy energy-using sectors. However, this does not currently include the leisure sector which could suffer severe effects from this, including stadiums and sports venues, which have already faced a challenging period during the pandemic.
