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The built environment: Putting the future in the frame
A new Digital Capabilities Framework from the Construction Innovation Hub aims to support and nurture the digital capabilities of early career professionals across built environment disciplines. Henry Fenby-Taylor, information management delivery lead, explains.
Shaping the built environment means shaping our world
Buildings and structures influence society and digital solutions play a crucial role - they are more than stones, concrete, steel, wood or glass.
The human side of digitalisation in the built environment
We spoke to Elizabeth Kavanagh, senior people & change consultant at PCSG, about the importance of exploring the human side of digitalisation in the built environment.
CLC confirms line-up for COP26 built environment event
The Construction Leadership Council Council (CLC) has announced the line-up for its event at the COP26 climate conference next month.
Better incentives crucial for built environment’s net zero transition
The built environment will be crucial in achieving the transition to net zero – but businesses need a blueprint for the way forward and better incentives to undertake the necessary investments, argues Steve McGregor of DMA Group.
How government procurement can shape a net zero built environment
New research argues that governments must use their procurement power to green the built environment. Samuel Harrison, research fellow at StateUp, takes a look.
Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment launched
The Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment is intended as first step to facilitate action and collaboration to reduce CO2 emissions related to the design, construction, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of built assets.
Built environment committee launches housebuilding inquiry
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has launched its first inquiry into the demand for new housing in the UK and how to tackle barriers to meeting this demand.
CLC launches built environment net-zero initiative
The Construction Leadership Council is calling on businesses from across the industry to play their part in securing net-zero carbon construction 2050.
StateUp 21: Why built environment is the Geotech “sector to watch”
Dr Tanya Filer and Samuel Harrison discuss the StateUp 21 report, which profiles some of the most promising up-and-coming tech start-ups that are working with public sector organisations to modernise the built environment industry.
Net-zero built environment: Using digital tools to save the planet
BIM Academy managing director Peter Barker looks at how digital can contribute to a net-zero built environment, identifying several initiatives which could help build a more sustainable future.
The future built environment: The legal implications of drones
What will our future cities look like and what issues do we need to consider now? Navpreet Atwal, partner at law firm Bootle Hadfield, looks at the legal implications of the increasing use of unmanned aircraft systems.
BRE launches Open Innovation Hub to support built environment
Building Research Establishment (BRE) is set to create an Open Innovation Hub at its Garston campus in Watford to house innovative businesses.
Sustainability in the built environment: More than meets the eye
It’s been a slow, but significant shift in perception, outlook and activity, but there’s no doubt the last decade has seen sustainability gradually rise up the agenda to become a priority for UK’s built environment professionals. Chris Stanley, housing manager at Modern Masonry explains more.
How technology improves environmental impact of the built environment
Richard Hyams, director at astudio, explores how technology can help to improve the social and environmental impact for our built environment.
Keltbray appoints new built environment commercial director
Keltbray has appointed Jason Gibbons as its new commercial director for its built environment division, Jason holds over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Smart retrofitting: The key to decarbonising the built environment
The construction industry must prioritise the retrofitting of existing assets in order to meet carbon-cutting targets. Asite’s latest report examines how this can be achieved.
Delivering net zero in the built environment
Most built environment sectors are unprepared for net zero, with water, ports and airports the least ready, according to a report by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC).
85% of built environment experts back digital golden thread
The report provides an important insight into the industry’s understanding of the golden thread and what will be needed to deliver it in practice.
Charting a course towards a digital, sustainable built environment
A new publication explores the actions that will need to be taken by the construction sector over the next 20 years if we are to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), on carbon reduction targets.
Making the built environment accessible for all
In this ebook, About Access, which has been providing advice, guidance and training on improving access for 20 years, discusses its work and the importance of broadening understanding and acceptance of accessibility issues.
Asite Ecosystem enables open data exchange in built environment
Asite has announced the launch of the Asite Ecosystem, which enables Asite users to benefit from improved interoperability and global reach.
Future leaders’ forum to transform skills in the built environment
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling on early career professionals and students to join a new Built Environment Future Leaders’ Forum.
Delivering a net-zero carbon built environment
Momentum for sustainable buildings is building rapidly, but how will the UK’s property and construction sector tackle all the challenges that lie ahead in completely decarbonising the built environment? Karl Desai, senior adviser for Advancing Net Zero at the UK Green Building Council, takes a look.
Blueprint to improve competence in fire and built environment sector
The Competence Steering Group (CSG) has published a blueprint to improve competence for those working on higher-risk buildings and drive culture change in the fire and built environment industries.
Built Environment: A transformational recovery from Covid-19
The construction industry needs to come together to build a greener future, says Gillian Charlesworth, chief executive of BRE Group.