Unlocking the potential of 15-minute neighbourhoods through participatory planning
Sarah Nelson, CEO, Foundation for Future London, discusses a more participatory planning approach to 15-minute neighbourhoods .
Springfield and Barratt sign partnership to deliver Stirling village
The new partnership between Springfield Properties and Barratt Developments is set to accelerate the delivery of a new 3,042-home village on the outskirts of Stirling
The state of AI in architecture
Roderick Bates of 3D visualisation specialist Chaos explores the findings of new global research exploring the adoption of, and attitudes to, artificial intelligence in architecture.
Make use of modular infrastructure to bring brownfield sites to profit...
Star Live has over 40 years of temporary infrastructure expertise that can bring your brownfield site back to generating revenue.
Without retrofitting our existing historical stock, the UK will fail to...
Simon Vernon-Harcourt, design and planning director at City & Country, explores the necessity of retrofitting the UK's historical building stock.
595-bed student tower approved for Manchester’s Hotspur Press building
The 37-storey development will sprout from the old Hotspur Press mill building on Cambridge Street
Advantage adds established experienced surveyor Dave Roughly to team
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) today announces the recruitment of Dave Roughly, who joins their technical team as a senior surveyor.
A guide to thermal insulation standards in the UK
Hertfordshire Building Control explores the development, adoption, and application of their Gold Guide for thermal insulation standards in building regulations
The question of liability in the Building Safety Act
David Marsden, property litigator partner at Freeths LLP, assesses the question of liability in the Building Safety Act, and what developers and building owners should be aware of.
AI in construction: Agents, co-pilots and team members
With AI developing at a rapid rate, it promises to bring dramatic changes to the construction industry. James Bowles, founder of Freeform 4D, outlines some of what to expect and how best to prepare for the future.
AI, Funding, Net Zero, Collaboration – Topics covered at Utility Week...
The Re-flow team were in attendance at Traffex and Utility Week Live, exploring how both industries have approached the challenges of reaching net zero.
Four UK sites shortlisted for US firm’s £1.3bn small modular reactor...
US energy technology company Holtec has shortlisted South Yorkshire, the West Midlands, the Tees Valley and Cumbria for a £1.3bn small modular reactor (SMR) factory.
[VIDEO]Concrete recycling is one step closer to zero-carbon cement, say Cambridge...
Cambridge University scientists have tested a new method of concrete recycling, repurposing it into cement during the steel recycling process.
Morgan Sindall wins multiple hospital upgrades across Essex
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to multiple new-build and refurbishment projects as part of a comprehensive package of upgrade work across several Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust sites.
The power of BIM-IoT integration to drive ESG and demonstrate true...
With the concept of “smart” becoming deeply ingrained in our daily lives, the AEC sector is embracing the trend of smart buildings. Sam Norledge of the newly formed Digital Buildings Council explores the vital role of BIM-IoT integration in the delivery of digital buildings and its alignment with operational practices in this new era.
What are the key issues facing the construction industry in 2024...
Build Warranty looks at the key issues facing the construction industry in 2024 and how they are rising to the challenges.
How Digital Building Logbooks can boost retrofit and sustainability
The National Retrofit Hub has recently published its guide to Digital Building Logbooks, which use real-time data and personalised insights to support nationwide retrofit and inclusive sustainability.
Building materials made from mycelium composites less sustainable than concrete, study...
A study conducted by the University of Bristol in South Africa has found that mycelium composites, a biobased building material, can have a greater environmental impact than traditional concrete.
Net zero requires reuseable, repurposed buildings
Hire divisional director at Premier Modular, Mark Rooney, examines the need to incorporate repurposed building stock in the national net zero strategy.
Crossrail CEO appointed as new chief executive of HS2
Mark Wild OBE will bring almost four decades of experience to the HS2 chief executive role.
Lendlease to exit UK and consolidate business in Australian market
New South Wales based construction company Lendlease is selling its UK and US businesses and exiting international markets to focus on Australian operations.
The golden age of AI-based construction management and site monitoring
Following the rapid internationalisation of the Norwegian construction AI scale-up Imerso, the company explains the growing trend of automation and digitisation in closing the gap between the office and the site.
From concept to construction: building with connected digital workflows
Did you miss our third and final webinar in the Concept to Construction series? Read on as we break down the benefits of digital workflows…
Tap into technology to bridge the construction skills gap
As pressures facing the construction sector mount, technology has a huge role to play in tackling the widening skills and talent shortages. It’s now up to the sector to truly unlock the potential of automation to improve efficiency, productivity and accuracy, says Andy Clifton of Topcon Positioning GB.
CIOB reveals pre-election manifesto
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the next UK General Election on 4 July, outlining how a future government can support the built environment sector.
BSRIA appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Ashworth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for BSRIA.