Addressing the UK energy crisis in a new political landscape
Oliver Johnson, assistant planner planning, environmental consenting and communities at AtkinsRéalis, reflects on the UK energy crisis and what the new Government plans to do differently.
Glenigan August index: Rise in construction project starts
The Glenigan index for August shows a modest rise in construction starts, particularly in residential construction.
Deploying practical and proactive BIM for big projects
German architecture firm ARP ArchitektenPartnerschaft take a practical approach to BIM across their projects- all across Vectorworks' software.
Beyond compliance: Why Building Regulations fall short on energy efficiency
Current Building Regulations are inadequate in ensuring energy efficiency in new homes. We must go beyond them to achieve comprehensive building assessments that measure energy consumption – with the current EPC system being notoriously inaccurate – as well as sound levels, relative humidity and CO2 levels, argues Andy Mitchell of 21°.
Getting to grips with building safety to meet housebuilding targets
Labour will need to address the confusion of the building safety regime, writes Charis Beverton, partner at Winckworth Sherwood.
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.
New taskforce to lead construction of new towns established
Sir Michael Lyons has been appointed the chair of the New Towns Taskforce, with support from Dame Kate Barker.
George Clarke TV show inspires barn conversion owner to choose Actis...
Stuart Ellis' client was inspired to utilise Actis Hybrid insulation for his own barn conversion- the ideal insulation for working with listed or heritage buildings.
Cellular glass insulation for inverted roofs
Achieving optimal performance for flat roofs involves several critical factors including thermal efficiency, waterproofing, drainage, fire safety and loadbearing capacity.
The Crown Estate is using GIS to make plans for the...
The Crown Estate has recently demonstrated their use of a Geographical Information System (GIS) as part of their 'Whole of Seabed' approach.
Sir Robert McAlpine suffered loss of nearly £110m in 2023
Sir Robert McAlpine construction have published their financial results for 2022-23, showing 2023 to be their toughest year in a while.
Advancing safety in renewable energy: the critical role of BESS fire...
As adoption of renewable energy grows at pace in UK construction, Annie Danskin, associate director at ITPEnergised, part of SLR, examines the role BESS fire risk assessments have to play.
Futurebuild 2025: Ready to make an impact
As a high-impact, low-impact event, Futurebuild 2025 is set to lead by example in sustainable practices, making it an unmissable occasion for those committed to creating a sustainable built environment. Martin Hurn, event director for Futurebuild, highlights what is in store for 2025.
One in four in construction is unprepared for Building Safety Act
A recent survey from RLB UK and Operance has shown that 27% of the construction industry was unprepared for the Building Safety legislation.
The role of digital materials procurement in accelerating housebuilding across the...
As the Labour government reaffirms its commitment to building 1.5m new homes in the next five years, the Build Chain examines how digital materials procurement can help achieve this target.
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.
Rayner sets new target of 370,000 homes in NPPF reform
Deputy prime minister and secretary of state Angela Rayner presented the plan for NPPF reforms to Parliament this afternoon, with a revised housing target.
Reimagining building performance: CIBSE’S holistic approach for the future
Industry professionals familiar with CIBSE and its publications will immediately recognise that the recently published Building Performance Reimagined report represents a significant departure from CIBSE’s norm.
Mitigating risk in passive fire protection design
Leaving the design of passive fire protection until the construction phase is preparing to fail, writes Adam Shipstone of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection.
Initial housing project by John Lewis to be built in London
John Lewis to introduce first ever housing rental development above Waitrose store in Bromley, South London.
Stonehenge Tunnel and Arundel bypass cancelled to fill £22bn gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that several high profile infrastructure projects such as the Stonehenge tunnel and A27 Arundel bypass, have been scrapped.
CITB to begin working on construction levy consensus for 2026-29
CITB has announced they will begin their construction levy Consensus process to propose their new levy rates for the years 2026-29.
Why sustainability in design can become standard practice
From a bus terminal to an Art Deco hospital, sustainability should be baked into project design, writes Marc Nezet, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Division Officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group.
Receiving the green light to build on the grey belt
Labour’s targets are welcome in the housebuilding industry, but incentives are required to build on the grey belt, writes Richard Nowell.
Trimble launches inaugural Connected Construction Conference for the UK
Join Trimble on 17th October to see the latest construction innovations, industry best practices, and much more at the first Connected Construction Conference in the UK!
Tilbury Douglas completes new Passivhaus school
Tilbury Douglas have completed construction of a school on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE), built to Passivhaus standards, near Wolverhampton.