What is going on with the Building Safety Regulator?
The Building Safety Regulator has come under fire this week with damning calls from the ACQP to remove the BSR from HSE, followed by the announcement that Philip White is “partially retiring” as he steps down from the role of director of building safety.
Planning appeal process simplified by government
The new planning appeal process is expected to begin by the end of this year, streamlining decision-making to expedite appeal decisions.
Reframing sustainability: How green homes can revolutionise Britain’s housing market
Ben Standing and Felicity Zakers, from Browne Jacobson, discuss how the needs for more housing can coincide with reaching climate goals.
Why a Digital Soft Landing is essential for building operations
Ensuring buildings perform as designed from day one is a fair expectation, yet a disconnect remains between construction and operations. While Government Soft Landings (GSL) have helped close this gap, a more targeted, data-focused approach is needed. Enter the Digital Soft Landing.
Blending tradition and technology: How open-BIM shaped the Kutina mixed-use project
A new mixed-use building proves that innovation and local identity can go hand in hand. Through a fully digital, openBIM-based workflow, the project team delivered a modern retail space that blends seamlessly into its traditional surroundings.
From roads to reactors: spending review opportunities for UK infrastructure firms
Re-flow examines the infrastructure policy announcements made by the UK government and what it means for UK firms working in the sector.
Homes overheating: Time for a national strategy?
How big is the problem of overheating in homes and what can we do to mitigate the effects? Andrew Nash, Nuaire divisional manager, takes a look
Consortium appointed to Small Modular Reactor programme
An advisory consortium has been appointed to the Great British Energy - Nuclear's Small Modular Reactor programme.
Hull infrastructure investment plan approved by City Council
A Hull infrastructure investment plan has been approved by the City Council, including upgrades for bridges, statues, and fountains.
Concerns raised about animal welfare in Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The Animal Sentience Committee has responded to upcoming planning policy changes, including those of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, with concerns about wildlife welfare and developers fulfilling their environmental commitments.
[VIDEO] HS2 Lower Thorpe viaduct slide completed in just three days
The HS2 Lower Thorpe viaduct has been slid into place in just three days. Watch the time-lapse video to see the process in full.
Partnership with Google Cloud: How strategic alliances will accelerate innovation in...
Charlie Timmermann, head of strategic alliances at Nemetschek Group, shares the transformative journey that Nemetschek is embarking on with Google Cloud.
ATLAS commendation for Designing out Crime Officer in South London
At this year’s ATLAS Awards Mark Headley, the Designing out Crime Officer (DOCO) at the Met Police, was awarded a commendation for his work and services to crime prevention.
Summer retrofit: Why cooler homes matter too
Gary Lawson, managing director at Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd, explains how retrofit helps homes remain comfortable year-round.
14 BESA member companies suspended
14 BESA members have been suspended due to falling short of the expectations the association maintains to hold membership.
Glass bridge design selected as winner for Queen Elizabeth II memorial
Foster + Partners has won the bid to design the Queen Elizabeth II memorial in St James’s Park, with a new cast-glass bridge inspired by the late Queen's wedding tiara.
Building Safety Regulator director to step down after two years in...
Director of Building Safety at the Building Safety Regulator(BSR) Philip White is stepping down from his role in "partial retirement".
Holistic approach to sustainability sets SFS rainscreen brackets above the competition
The complexities and sometimes confusions of sustainability in construction put specifiers in a daunting position, with even apparently responsible choices of material –including picking recycled aluminium – leaving a host of questions still to be answered.
Construction firm fined after building collapse injures four
A London construction firm has been fined £50,000 following the collapse of a house during building works, which left four workers injured - two of them sustaining serious injuries.
ACQP calls for immediate removal of Building Safety Regulator from HSE
The Association of Construction and Quality Professionals (ACQP) claims that the BSR risks repeating the "very regulatory failures it was designed to prevent”.
Government construction support must go further to deliver housing ambitions
The UK government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes demands a major construction workforce expansion. Andy George, director of industry attraction at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), explores the skills gap, training reforms, and policy changes needed to meet housing targets.
Four points to consider when undertaking work on a party wall
They say high fences make good neighbours – but what happens when construction work or refurbishment plans impact the shared party wall structure that separates them?
International Women in Engineering Day- Deltek’s Sigrun Gisladottir speaks on feeling...
Marking this year's International Women in Engineering Day, Sigrun Gisladottir, director of engineering at Deltek, reflects on her career, creating an inclusive environment and building strong relationships with female colleagues.
Award winning council homes in Wolverhampton set a new standard for...
Phase one of a multi-million pound regeneration project in Wolverhampton has gained recognition for its success in 'designing out crime'.
REimagine Project Success: Introducing Newforma Konekt Info Track
Newforma is proud to unveil the next chapter in its journey: Newforma Konekt Info Track—the modern, intuitive, cloud-first module that weaves a golden thread through every conversation, file, and task, transforming the way AECO teams deliver projects.
Modular Building Institute European Membership Benefits
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