What is a healthy building?
Why is damp, condensation and mould still an issue and, how do I know if my building is healthy?
[VIDEO] NHBC brings together sector leaders at Affordable Housing Innovators event
NHBC, the UK’s largest new homes warranty and insurance provider, recently hosted the first Affordable Housing Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation.
The future of construction marketing in 2025: How to build connections...
The construction industry is no stranger to change, and as we enter 2025, the evolution of marketing continues to reshape how businesses connect with their audiences.
Vectorworks, Inc. names Jason Pletcher as new CEO
Dr. Biplab Sarkar to retire after 25 years, passing the baton to Jason Pletcher, most recently chief operating and financial officer of GoCanvas.
Details of new towns plan revealed
Today PM Keir Starmer has announced further details for the planned new towns across England, boosting the number of houses in the country.
Key success factors for energy efficiency retrofitting in the tertiary building...
The construction industry is at the forefront of global sustainability efforts, with Building Energy Efficiency Retrofitting (BEER) playing a crucial role in achieving net-zero targets.
ONS stats Q4 2024 show drop in monthly output
The latest ONS stats for Q4 2024 reveal some minor growth and falls, reflecting a very modest start to 2025.
RIBA condemns ARB decision as “elitist and ill-judged”
A new announcement shows that RIBA condemns the ARB decision to maintain their reform, re-affirming their opposition to the idea.
Operational Effectiveness shaping Building Systems for the future
Steve Voils, VP engineering at Acuity Brands, discusses the concept of Operational Effectiveness, and its effect on the built environment.
Construction’s AI revolution: from site tools to strategic assets
As the construction sector begins to fully embrace artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, Deltek's Neil Davidson explores the associated obstacles and benefits.
Factoring deflection and movement into fire stopping for accurate early specification
John Gardner, national specification manager at FSi Promat, looks at how deflection and movement can affect fire stopping - and how to address it.
Sustainable structures: Top 7 examples of recycled materials in architecture
Discover how innovative architects are transforming recycled materials into stunning sustainable structures, revealing a world of design possibilities waiting to be explored.
Angela Rayner announces government social housing boost
Angela Rayner has today announced a cash injection of £350m in a government social housing boost, as well as more restrictions for landlords.
Several schools in disrepair as PFI contracts drain funds
The City of Stoke-on-Trent has many schools in disrepair, locked into PFI contracts, and concerned about being able to pay for maintenance.
Energy efficiency and high-performance homes: The key trends shaping 2025
Energy efficiency and security, alongside health and comfort, will dominate conversations around high-performance homes in the coming year, writes Andy Mitchell, managing director at 21 Degrees.
Laing O’Rourke chairman to step down at end of March
Laing O'Rourke chairman Sir John Parker will leave the role at the end of the group's financial year in March 2025, with company founder Ray O'Rourke taking his place.
New government apprenticeship adjustments to boost numbers
New government apprenticeship adjustments have been announced, affecting the requirement to undertake Maths and English GCSE's.
High borrowing costs predicted in AtkinsRéalis tender price inflation
The latest AtkinsRéalis tender price inflation forecast predicts borrowing costs to remain high amidst uncertainty.
Shaping the built environment: BCM Agency brings award-winning marketing expertise to...
As Futurebuild 2025 approaches, BCM Agency is preparing to make an impact at Stand C30 from 4-6 March at ExCel, London.
New report highlights CPA spending review recommendations
The CPA spending review recommendations letter outlines the necessity to maintain clarity and sufficient support for plant-hire.
A technical strategy for measuring and reducing embodied carbon in new...
A recent study published in the Journal of Building Engineering, "Promoting Decarbonisation in the Construction of New Buildings: A Strategy to Calculate the Embodied Carbon Footprint", proposes an integrated methodology to quantify, analyse, and optimise embodied carbon at an early project stage.
2024 house building on par with 2023 as developers increase activity...
The latest figures from NHBC indicate that house building remains on a slightly muted but overall steady keel, with completions dulled but regional increases noted outside of London.
ThermaKap: Tackling heat loss and condensation in new builds
The ThermaKap Insulated Wall Plate from Sano aims to tackle the persistent issue of thermal bridging at wall-to-roof junctions in traditional new build homes.
New Manchester Airport pier utilising kit-of-parts approach with Mace and WSP
A new kit-of-parts approach is being used for a new Manchester Airport pier, under construction by WSP and Mace.
From remote to resilient: the importance of mobile solutions for field...
Virgin Media O2 Business’ Andres Cruz Gordon explores the positive impacts of connecting built environment field workers with mobile solutions.
Study shows gender-responsive urban planning can increase safety
A study in South Korea has brought up the question of gender-responsive urban planning and how structures impact men and women.