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Further building defects found after structural surveys in Scottish schools
Building defects in dozens of schools have been found after structural surveys taken after the wall collapse at Oxgangs Primary in January last year
Copper could help improve hygiene during the project design and construction...
Guidelines on indoor hygiene for new build and renovation projects have been issued, with copper at the forefront as an effective antimicrobial material
Architect expert called in to lead Edinburgh schools enquiry
John Coles, an architect and procurement expert, will lead the investigation into serious construction problems that shut 17 schools across Edinburgh…
Earlier this year, a...
Court action could be on the cards for Edinburgh schools scandal
The scandal involving the structural safety of a number of schools across Edinburgh could lead to court action, it has emerged…
A number of schools...
Edinburgh schools consortium self-certified the construction
The private consortium behind the 17 unsafe schools reportedly self-certified the construction, rather than a council inspector…
Last week it came to light that 17...
Structural faults see 17 Edinburgh schools close
Structural concerns have led to a number of schools across Edinburgh closing over safety fears…
A number of schools across Edinburgh have been closed after...
First net-zero energy school designed by SOM in NYC
Architecture firm SOM has designed the first public school in New York City that generates as much energy as it consumes…
Energy efficiency in public...
How To Boost Education Through Building Design
Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the sustainable habitat and construction markets, has identified five key elements that contribute to our comfort levels indoors; thermal...
Quality landscape design key to profitable development
Good quality landscape design is the key to long-term profitable development as Noel Farrer, President, Landscape Institute explains.
We need 230,000 new homes every year...
Humanising the workplace post-coronavirus
Bruce Kennedy of architect BDP asks if time spent away from the office for many because of necessity will lead to a reassessment of the workplace once the coronavirus crisis is over.
Modular school building cuts carbon emissions
Designed and built by McAvoy, the brand new Merstham Park School in Surrey provides 900 pupils aged 11-16 years with high-quality classrooms, play space, a dance studio and an all-weather sports pitch.
Energising utilities: Re-flow’s cutting-edge solutions and key takeaways from InstallerSHOW
Late June saw Re-flow visit the InstallerSHOW in the Birmingham NEC, where they delved into challenging the skills crisis with apprenticeships, delivering net zero.
Green skills gap jeopardises UK’s sustainability goals
58% of respondents of the National Environmental Services Survey feel that there is or will be a green skills gap.
How Marmox Thermoblocks address thermal bridging in construction
Marmox Thermoblocks are an affordable solution for preventing heat loss and addressing thermal bridging in various building projects
Fiona Cousins named as new president of CIBSE
Fiona Cousins, who holds several senior roles at Arup, will take over the presidency from Adrian Catchpole.
AI quantification of construction waste for a value-added circular economy
Over 50% of landfills worldwide are filled with construction waste. An international project, led by Northumbria University in partnership with King Fahd University, is looking to leverage AI to quantify construction waste onsite and provide additional value to circular economy frameworks to reduce the amount going to landfills.
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
Labour announces New Towns Code with 40% affordable housing targets
Speaking at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) event in Leeds today, Deputy leader of the opposition Angela Rayner announced Labour's plan for housing, including a New Towns Code, part of a planned 1.5m new homes built over five years.
30 acre freight campus masterplan submitted for Bow Goods Yard
Network Rail Property has submitted an outline masterplan to regenerate 30 acres of brownfield land at Bow Goods Yard, East London.
MOBIE launches free sustainable development workshops in South and West Wales
MOBIE is launching free workshops in home design, sustainable development and green skills to primary and secondary schools in South and West Wales.
Industry statistics showcase successful offsite construction projects
You could be forgiven for thinking that offsite construction projects have seen little success following negative headlines, but as Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) knows only too well, there are some phenomenal stories waiting to be told.
Water infrastructure lessons from one of the UK’s driest counties
David Meek, CEO of This Land, explores the challenges facing Cambridgeshire's water infrastructure and how planners and developers can optimise their designs accordingly.
How to solve RAAC in the private sector
The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring.
Education should be the first stop on the Timber in Construction...
Paul Cave, sales director at Koppers, discusses how a cross industry effort to grow understanding and awareness is needed to fully realise the aims of the Timber in Construction Roadmap.
Using digital tools to deliver social value accountability in public sector...
Robbie Blackhurst, founder of Black Capital Group (BCG), explores how digital tools can ensure accountability and increase the profile of social value in public sector built environment projects.