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Designing Buildings includes 6 microsites - mini wikis about specialist subjects. Created with our partners, they provide easy access to curated knowledge about particular aspects of the built environment:
Features and news
Grenfell Tower Inquiry announcement
Phase 2 hearings come to a close and the final report due in September.
Progress from Parts L, F and O: A whitepaper, one year on.
A replicated study to understand the opinion of practitioners.
A distinct type of countryside that should be celebrated.
Should Part O be extended to existing buildings?
EAC brands heatwave adaptation a missed opportunity.
Definition of Statutory in workplace and facilities management
Established by IWFM, BESA, CIBSE and BSRIA.
Tackling the transition from traditional heating systems
59% lack the necessary information and confidence to switch.
The general election and the construction industry
As PM, Rishi Sunak announces July 4 date for an election.
Home improvements swapped for green energy upgrades
As applications down since and desire to reduce bills up.
Eco apprenticeships continue help grow green workforce
A year after being recognised at the King's coronation.
The Use of Natural Insulation Materials in Retrofit
New paper from STBA with support from SDF.
National Retrofit Hub in partnership with InstallerSHOW.
Permitted development rights for agricultural buildings
The changes coming into effect as of May 21, 2024.
Biodiversity and the built environment digital series
The nature of building, with CIOB and CWP.
A call for prevention and sensitive re-use.
Risks to the long-term effectiveness of the BNG scheme
National Audit Office publish review of Biodiversity Net Gain.
The CIAT principal designer register
Providing assurance and verification of the capability and competence of registered ATs.
Scottish Government action to reach net-zero targets
Retrofit expert group highlight critical actions needed.
Around the web
Construction Management, May 23
McAlpine thinks smart at Museum of London.
3ÂșC Neighbourhood
London Construction Awards submission deadline June 7.
Industry Leader Stuart Smith becomes ECA President.
Commercial Retrofit event at the Beacon in Bristol.
Study finds 'knowledge gaps' on Building Safety Act responsibilities.
Construction Management, May 18
Construction needs better management of workplace hazards.
Heritage Fund research: Kick the Dust programme evaluation.
Retrofit Revisit: building performance evaluation workshop.
Free digital building logbooks and retrofit webinar.
The Building Centre, until August
RETROFIT 24: The Reuse Agenda for Our Commercial, Cultural & Civic Buildings.
The Construction Index, May 18
Watchdog spots flaws in biodiversity net gain enforcement.
Building Safety Alliance, May 8
Guidance to elevate competence standards in residential occupied sector.
Policy Exchange: Tall buildings is not the housing solution.
Do you provide retrofit advisory services to local authorities?
Nearly a million German construction workers to strike.
Legal challenge bid against Ringway demolition.