Features

Bureau Veritas calls on construction industry to give Part 8 the green light


The construction industry is asked to embrace the Part 8 changes as an important step forward in the UK’s green agenda.

Grenfell Review calls for system overhaul


After ten months intense investigations, Dame Judith Hackitt has released her report on the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Why managing stress matters


With one in six adults experiencing depression, anxiety or stress, helping employees manage stress should be a priority for all employers.

Donseed launches latest biometric software development


Biometric Identity Workplace Management solution, Donseed Workplace®, launches.

Environmental monitoring and its role in the life cycle of a construction site


If your site suffers a pollution incident, how do you go about repairing the damage?

Diesel, dust and toxic materials: The dangers of construction site emissions


We learn about the concerns over pollution and that construction has an important part to play in lowering pollution.

Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK


Södra Wood Ltd managing director Simon Henry points to six factors behind the trend in timber frame housing construction.

Driving towards new sustainability challenges


Chris Evans looks at what the future holds for built environment professionals working to construct this brave new world.

Building green – the future of sustainability in construction


Dr Aidan Bell, co-founder of Envirobuild, takes a look at where the green construction landscape stands and at the trends for 2018.

Sherford, leading the revolution in sustainable development


To date, the Sherford Consortium has invested more than £1.6M towards eco-friendly initiatives onsite.