UK construction software provider RedSky IT have recently announced a new drive to implement flexible working arrangements, combining a staff incentive to work from home with environmental benefits that will help in the drive to reduce carbon emissions.

RedSky IT will be the first company in the construction IT sector to encourage home working for ALL of its employees, linking them all into a virtual switchboard. It has decided to follow in the footsteps of leading businesses like British Telecom by encouraging these smarter working practises to help revolutionise the way people work.

The company already provides the facilities for all 120 employees to be working from home full time servicing customers via a worldwide customer support network that does not necessitate working from an office. The company estimate that based upon average travel times this would save in excess of 820,000 commuter miles and 250 tonnes of CO2 omissions per annum* travelling too and from work.

"Working from home will also encourage people to achieve a better balance between work and leisure which will in turn improve the productivity levels of the company," said Red Sky CEO, Jim McFarlane who went on to add, " we have this system of home working in all our operations in Canada and the United States, it not only helps the clients but could have a lasting impact on the environment."

RedSky IT has invested in a new advanced remote access system that allows its employees to work from home but have access to all the data and knowledge management systems that would be normally available in their offices. This new technology from America can allow a technician to access a client's computer remotely, resolve any given issue and have the customer not only observe but also interact as the issue is being dealt with.

Jim McFarlane, said: "Why travel to work everyday when you can stay at home and work just as effectively? Less time spent commuting will have a profound impact on traffic congestion and will therefore greatly lower pollution levels released into the atmosphere."