Features

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.

Verifying Queen Elizabeth II Bridge


Verification and condition monitoring are essential aspects of maintenance, here AIS explain the process for the QEII Bridge.

The importance of infrastructure in tackling housing crisis


In our focus on infrastructure, we turn to look at the housing crisis and why infrastructure is crucial.

Reduce costs by reducing waste


How reducing waste can improve productivity, save companies money and make for a healthier working and living environment.

Technology as the catalyst for change: what should you do about it?


RICS has hosted a series of discussions to consider how technology is impacting construction.

The future is digital


Propelled by the BIM mandate, digital technology within construction is taking leaps and bounds into the future.

Transporting infrastructure


Ingredients that would transform the Northern economy: transport, devolution, innovation and culture”.