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Asbestos in schools: Managing the risks effectively
Charles Pickles, Chief Technical Officer of Lucion Services, discusses how asbestos in schools can be managed safely
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.
Passive fire protection: Out of sight, out of mind?
Kirk Smith of Allegion UK reviews the attitudes towards passive fire protection in public-facing buildings.
Plans submitted for large new town in East London
Plans have been submitted for a new town in East London, along the Thames bank, and backed by the London mayor, Sadiq Khan.
1,000 days from launch, what is the Net Zero Public Sector...
The theme for Scotland's Climate Week 2024 is ‘Stories for Change’. In this article, Jamie Goth, Associate Director at the Scottish Futures Trust, looks at the success of the Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard so far.
Revolutionising housing with True Modular Building at MBI’s World of Modular...
The Netherlands faces a similar housing crisis to the UK- and modular building could solve both countries' crisis and reduce sustainability to boot.
Land, housing development, and 1.5 million new homes in five years
Kevan Carrick of JK Property Consultants and RICS, discusses how changes to planning will be essential to housing development.
UK’s largest Passivhaus building, Dunfermline Learning Campus, opens
Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School have relocated to Dunfermline Learning Campus, the largest Passivhaus-certified building in the UK.
Why releasing green belt land in medium-sized cities could help hit...
Ben Standing, planning and environmental law specialist at Browne Jacobson, discusses how cities and green belt land can accommodate homes.
Bolster your fire safety training and building control with Assent and...
Assent and subsidiary company Xact offer a variety of building control and fire safety resources, from training and qualifications to apprenticeships and more.
RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture has been announced, made up of six projects.
Getting Britain building: What does the built environment need from the...
Construction industry needs solutions, stability and long-term policymaking from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, not just more reports on the problems we face, says David Barnes, head of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building.
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.