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Fire door safety

38% of Gen Zs feel safe when a fire door is wedged open.

Stunning images from around the world

Shortlist for CIOB’s Art of Building photography competition.

Historic Environment Scotland

Guidance for conversion of traditional pre-1919 stone buildings.

Industrial heritage in the Ruhr

A marked difference to the fate of industrial landscapes in the UK.

Great British Energy

Communities will be able to build their own clean energy.

Why diversity and inclusion matters for SMEs

CIOB’s D&I Charter shows how practical changes can support long-term growth.

Cut electricity bills to power growth

Coalition sends joint letter to the Chancellor.

Taken for granted

Gasholders: a history in pictures. Book review.

Recognition, influence and growth

SocEnv identifies three strategic pillars in new strategy to 2045.

UKCW Birmingham

Discover the future of roofing, cladding and insulation.

Tackling damp and mould

New guidance for professional practice, cultural change and regulation in social housing.

Power for the people

The heritage of nuclear and conventional power stations.