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Addressing the urgent need for sustainable coastal management in the UK
A new report conducted by Aggregate Industries has laid bare the true cost and impact that coastal erosion is going to have on the UK. Aggregates Division managing director Lee Sleight examines the findings.
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.
Pushing the building envelope on sustainability
Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, discusses the benefits of working with a product manufacturer in construction to select an appropriate system solution.
Exploring the possibility of construction material reuse
Increasing construction material reuse could reduce waste and carbon emissions dramatically – but there are a number of barriers and challenges in the way. Declan Furey, associate at Linesight UK, looks at how we square the economics of the circular supply chain.
Will Environmental Outcome Reports deliver faster, more sustainable development?
Tom Wells, head of Environmental Planning South at ITPEnergised, part of SLR, examines the pros and cons of Environmental Outcome Reports.
Using a performance digital twin to decarbonise our centres of science...
Britain’s universities are renowned for their research – but many of the buildings where academics work are inefficient and not fit for the future. A partnership between the University of Liverpool and global climate tech company IES has employed a performance digital twin to create a smarter campus.
£557m awarded to boost public sector decarbonisation
Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy-efficient upgrades, with a more than half-a-billion-pound government investment into public sector decarbonisation.
Explore innovation in challenging times with Payapps’ ‘From Surviving to Thriving’...
In the 'From Surviving to Thriving' interview series hosted by Payapps' Anthony Puma, hear from professionals on how they overcome the challenges facing the industry with digital construction technology.
Upholding excellence: The Architects Code of Conduct & Practice
Hugh Simpson, chief executive and registrar of the Architects Registration Board, discusses the revision of the Architects Code of Conduct & Practice to ensure it continues to hold the profession to the highest standards of integrity.
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.
Designing homes with MMC for the Future Homes Standard
At a time when housing is so desperately needed and demand far outweighs the supply, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could be the answer to deliver homes quickly, sustainably, and in volume explains Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions.
Michael Gove puts London Wall West on hold
Similar to his intervention on the Marks & Spencer Oxford Street store redevelopment, levelling up secretary Michael Gove has put the London Wall West development on hold.
Baked in or bolted on? Social value in infrastructure projects
Why social value needs to be built into infrastructure projects from the outset, amid increasing risk of becoming window dressing.
Marks & Spencer, the minister and a “tour de force” of...
The Marks & Spencer planning row proves that politicians do not have carte blanche to ignore planning law principles, says Alison Ogley, planning and environment partner at national law firm Freeths.
The top 5 AEC/O industry trends in 2024
The Nemetschek Group takes a look at the top 5 AEC/O industry trends in the near future of construction and design and discusses how AI, sustainable practices, digital twins and cutting-edge technology will revolutionise the industry.
Simplifying energy efficiency policy for sustainable construction
The construction industry has an urgent need for a steadfast governmental strategy to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in building practices, explains Nic Gillanders, CEO of SCIS Group.
How Britain’s construction sector could benefit from using robotics
Britain must leverage the use of robotics and automation or risk being left behind on the global construction landscape, the National Roboatrium’s Pete Felton writes.
Where next for Energy Performance Certificates?
As the UK gears up to decarbonise its built environment, the Energy Systems Catapult is calling for reform of the flawed Energy Performance Certificates to better reflect buildings’ real-world performance. Senior energy policy adviser Fay Holland looks at how EPCs can be made to work better for net zero.
Subsidence: New developments in identification, investigation and solutions
New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.
BRE Manifesto 2024: A roadmap for a sustainable built environment
The BRE Manifesto 2024 presents a roadmap for the next government, advocating for world-leading standards to propel the nation towards a safer, healthier, and more sustainable built environment.
Heritage ‘Retrofit Toolkit’ launched by City of London Corporation
Launched at an event at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to enable heritage buildings to be brought up to modern energy efficiency standards.
Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar
Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles.
How offsite and MMC pave the way to a brighter future...
Angela Mansell, managing director of Mansell Building Solutions, explores the role offsite and MMC have to play in the future of construction.
Rethinking retrofit: UK social housing crisis demands urgent action
The UK's social housing stock is under scrutiny and demands urgent attention. In this article, Regan Costello, pre-construction manager of retrofit and decarbonisation, explores how retrofit can help.
International Women’s Day: Two of Arup’s leaders reflect on their experiences
Two of Arup's leading figures- directors Becci Taylor and Sowmya Parthasarathy- reflect on the changes they have seen in their combined 50 year careers and predictions for the future.
The crucial role of smart IT in the construction industry’s ESG...
Rob Smith, CTO at Creative ITC, explains the often-underestimated impact of enterprise technology on climate change and outlines how construction businesses can stay ahead of the ESG curve.