Features

Embodied carbon – how much longer can we say “too difficult”?


Dan Doran, Principal Consultant at BREEAM, discusses embodied carbon in construction.

DIO builds its presence at UKIS


DIO spends circa £3Bn each year providing infrastructure and construction services to the Defence estate 

How technologies improve infrastructure and contribute to its longevity and adaptability


New technology is helping to effectively maintain infrastructure, ultimately, improving safety and longevity.

How will the housing crisis be handled after the election?


With a General Election looming, housing providers are keen to know the policy of each party.

Are Modular Buildings the solution to construction’s environment problem?


The industry has been adopting a number of different methods to lower its levels of emissions.

How DIO is promoting sustainability


The DIO has released a number of strategies on improving sustainability in defence estates.

Defective Premises Act 1972


Defective Premises Act 1972 – does this extend to Approved Inspectors?

One million homes by 2020? Expect delays


Will Britain achieve the goal of one million new homes by 2020?

Countdown to UK Infrastructure Show 2020


We take a look at how UKIS 2020 is building momentum alongside the construction sector.

The green housing revolution


More houses, more jobs, more prosperity: The benefits of a Green Housing Revolution would go a lot further than you think.