Number of women in construction declines
A study by MyWorkwear has shown that there are large, unaddressed gender gaps for women in construction. Learn more about the issues here.
GlobalABC and WorldGBC sign MoU for sustainable buildings
GlobalABC and WorldGBC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for achieving sustainable building goals. Read about the partnership here.
Healthcare crisis point: Purpose-led design will help reduce the burnout epidemic
Devika Parmar, director at Pick Everard, discusses how mindful design of hospital environments can reduce NHS staff burnout. Read more here.
The Architects Code: Why it matters
The Architects Registration Board has published proposals for a new edition of the Architects Code of Conduct and Practice, with the revised Code being designed to act as a positive statement of what professionalism and ethics mean to architects. Chief executive and registrar Hugh Simpson sets out its core aims and standards.
Revitalising tradition: Tono Mirai Architects innovates with Oyaki Farm design
A bastion of architectural excellence, Oyaki Farm merges traditional Japanese construction techniques with contemporary design and methods.
Lost in the inbox?: Why cloud-based email management keeps projects on...
AEC firms are increasingly considering cloud-based email management over traditional systems to reduce inefficiencies and even boost productivity.
Why the construction industry needs to call time on retentions
Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long. Their day is over. It is time for governments to act, argues Calum Melville of Edison Capital.
New modular carbon capture design in development
Carbon Clean is developing a new modular carbon capture design for improved sustainability. Learn more details about the design here.
Building the future: Why composable commerce is a strategic imperative for...
Composable commerce is becoming increasingly important for the construction industry as companies work to meeting evolving customer demands in an ever-more digital world, writes Carole Breetzke of Brave Bison.
How MTD for income tax will reshape the construction industry
Pauline Green, of Intuit Quickbooks UK, explains how Making Tax Digital can benefit the construction sector.
Revolutionary rainscreen retention solution AlphaCore® and NVELOPE® proves less is more
SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in rainscreen cladding support systems and insulation materials to launch an optimum performance solution offering A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire, presenting the potential to optimise envelope design on buildings of any height in the AlphaCore® Pad.
Potential rate cuts could boost housing affordability in the UK
With action being taken on the housing crisis, Build Warranty examines changes coming to housing affordability in the UK.
Climate leaders call for process overhaul in COP29 open letter
A group of scientists and advocates have sent an open letter during COP29 calling for reform. Read more about the contents here.
Deltek ProjectCon 2024 unveils innovations and updates to Dela AI companion
Deltek ProjectCon 2024 revealed a variety of updates and new products on the theme of 'Powering Transformation', including an updated Dela AI companion and new integrations into Costpoint.
Construction output increased in Q3 2024 by 0.8%
The ONS has published statistics for construction output in Q3 2024. Learn more about what the industry thinks here.
Actis continues seven-year relationship with LABC by renewing CPD partner support
The renewal this autumn of insulation specialist Actis' CPD partner support with LABC marks the seventh year of a relationship between the two organisations.
Britain’s public infrastructure renewal requires a new mechanism for leveraging private...
As the Government has promised a boost to public infrastructure, Craig Elder and Paul Hill of Browne Jacobson discuss the changes needed to make this promise a reality.
NBS sustainability report finds less than 50% of projects are sustainable
The latest NBS sustainability report shows concerns with the number of projects achieving goals. Read more about the report here.
NPPF changes do not go far enough
Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework include some welcome ambitions but do not go far enough, writes Matt Mahony, policy and public affairs manager at the Construction Industry Council.
Beyond compliance: How the construction industry can combat modern slavery
The built environment is at high risk of modern slavery due to skills shortages, a widespread reliance on temporary migrant workers and tight deadlines. Emma-Jane Allen, senior consultant at Action Sustainability and lead of the Built Environment Against Slavery Group at the Supply Chain Sustainability School discusses a new toolkit designed to help businesses of all sizes combat labour exploitation head-on
Evidence is essential in arguing against accessibility adjustments on heritage projects
About Access was recently asked to assess accessibility adjustments at a prominent UK heritage tourism site- and found some glaring omissions.
APS mental health campaign sends message to Government
The APS mental health campaign has launched and is travelling the UK. Read their message to governments here.
GRAHAM appointed to £10m primary school modernisation project
GRAHAM have been appointed to undergo a primary school modernisation project in Edinburgh. Learn more about the project here.
How Re-flow software streamlined Premier Water Solutions’ workflows
As water managment consultancy Premier Water Solutions relocated and expanded its service offering, they sought a streamlining software to maximise efficiency- and Re-flow was the key.
Construction firm fined £160,000 after upturned telehandler fatality
Merchant Homes Partnership Limited have been handed a £160,000 fine after an upturned telehandler fatality. Read more about the incident here.
Number of empty homes rises to 998,784
Government data has further indicated a housing crisis as the number of empty homes has risen. Learn more about the issue and its effects here.