Sustainability

Is component-based design a game changer for the construction industry?


What is component-based design, what the benefits are, and how you can maximize the value of a component library.

Construction industry trends for 2023


The move to modern methods of construction.

Fast forward to industrialisation


We are witnessing the industrialisation of construction processes, improving productivity, but challenges of reducing cost and waste remain

Sustainable construction trends in 2023


Sustainable construction trends to look out for in 2023, and why you need to get ahead of the curve. 

No compare – why framework comparison is a risky business


At a time when the framework market is more competitive than ever, it can be tempting for public sector organisations to choose the lowest cost.

Building outside the box


Office building spaces are required to be more versatile as the world continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The biodiversity challenge for housebuilders and developers


By the end of the year, the vast majority of new development schemes will be required to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity,

Green trends set to shape UK building industry


The UK Government's Net Zero Strategy is a set of policies and financial commitments to support the 'green industrial revolution.'

If hydrogen is the answer, what is the question?


Decarbonising power generation is a key challenge when it comes to reducing the scope 1 emissions of a construction company.

The future importance of timber


The UK is an ideal place to grow trees, yet we still import 88% of our timber.