Fire safety, sprinkler systems and alarming knowledge gaps
There are significant gaps in knowledge of sprinkler systems, writes Iain Cox, chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance.
LHC welcomes in a new era of procurement product innovation
As part of its ongoing growth strategy and continued investment in people, public sector construction framework provider LHC Procurement Group (LHC) has bolstered its team with a new director of product innovation.
How reform can aid in the transition towards net zero standards...
Fred Lee, senior counsel at Farrer & Co, examines how proposed legislative reforms can promote more sustainable tenanted buildings.
Lincolnshire council approves new data centre campus, Humber Tech Park
A local council has said yes to the huge Humber Tech Park, near South Killingholme, Lincolnshire, anticipated to be a leader in AI.
Delve into competence in building safety with Hertfordshire Building Control’s CPD...
Hertfordshire Building Control hosted an impactful Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event that brought together industry experts on all topics related to competence and new building safety regulations.
Currie and Brown: UK construction industry stability needed
A report by Currie and Brown states that the UK construction industry still needs more clarity and stability from the new Labour government.
The UK’s progress towards a Passivhaus standard in new homes
A new report from the NHBC Foundation explores the UK’s progress towards adopting a Passivhaus standard, the barriers that remain in house building and the cultural shift required to embed the approach in new homes.
MPBA celebrates modular construction milestone – and looks to the future
Chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses how far the industry has come in recent years and how exciting the future looks for the MPBA.
UK plastic waste in construction grown 15 times faster than Europe
According to the Copper Sustainability Partnership, the UK construction industry's plastic waste has grown 15 times faster than in Europe.
UK Gold Standard verification awarded to SCAPE
SCAPE has received Gold Standard verification from Constructing Excellence, one of the first UK public sector framework providers to do so.
Is M-Dock the answer to building 1.5m homes?
As part of Offsite Construction Week, we are inviting architects, contractors, developers, housebuilders and local authorities to an open day at our test house built using M-Dock in partnership with SIPCO in Liverpool.
What do clients seek from access consultants?
About Access' Ian Streets explores how access consultants can best meet the expectation of their clients.
Sterling Autodesk integration announced
Sterling have announced the launch of new integration with Autodesk's services to streamline project manager's use of the system.
Making more space for nature – will British citizens accept a...
Stephenson Halliday landscape manager David Walker believes education and engagement on natural landscape processes is the key to challenging the shifting baseline on planning and public acceptance of 'messier landscapes'.
Past, present and future: 3 megaproject blueprints to help achieve net...
Professor Adam Boddison OBE, of the Association for Project Management (APM), examines net zero megaprojects as templates for other projects.
SLR unveil new web app for identifying pockets of ‘grey belt’...
SLR have revealed a new web application designed to help identify areas that can contribute to the 'grey belt' for construction projects.
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.