Features

Overcoming the housing crisis through diverse housebuilding


If the sector is serious about tackling the housing crisis, there’s no doubt that we need a more consistent approach from government.

Extreme weather catastrophic for construction


Following a summer of unpredictable extremes and unsettled weather, experts in construction are calling for sector leaders to seriously rethink their practices or face heading for catastrophic delays. Ian Atkinson, construction partner at law firm, Womble Bond Dickinson warned: “In a sector that has seen

Regulate or fail: Too passive on Passivhaus


Part L regulations are now closer to the Passivhaus standard, but should legislation be going further, faster?

The working from home dilema


There are important legal considerations in working from home that an employer should not to overlook.

Collaboration and Net Zero – the winning formula


The construction industry must prioritise continuous investment and collaboration to achieve net zero.

Is it ever too hot to work?


With the soaring UK temperatures on everyone's mind, we ask is it ever too hot to work?

Early and often: The roadmap to collaboration


The best way to put projects in a place to succeed is through a collaborative approach.

How a digital planning revolution will look for local authorities


How can planning take advantage of software innovations?

Solving the skills crisis – alternative paths to construction


Alternative paths to construction could ease the ongoing pain of skills shortages.

Frameworks and direct award key to supporting underfunded education sector


The education sector is well versed in procuring built environment work.