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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
Gregor Harvie argues that AI is state-sanctioned theft of IP.
Using technology to empower communities
The Community data platform; capturing the DNA of a place and fostering participation, for better design.
Heat pump and wind turbine sound calculations for PDRs
MCS publish updated sound calculation standards for permitted development installations.
Homes England creates largest housing-led site in the North
Successful, 34 hectare land acquisition with the residential allocation now completed.
Scottish apprenticeship training proposals
General support although better accountability and transparency is sought.
The history of building regulations
A story of belated action in response to crisis.
Moisture, fire safety and emerging trends in living walls
How wet is your wall?
Current policy explained and newly published consultation by the UK and Welsh Governments.
British architecture 1919–39. Book review.
Conservation of listed prefabs in Moseley.
Energy industry calls for urgent reform.
Heritage staff wellbeing at work survey.
A five minute introduction.
50th Golden anniversary ECA Edmundson apprentice award
Showcasing the very best electrotechnical and engineering services for half a century.
Welsh government consults on HRBs and reg changes
Seeking feedback on a new regulatory regime and a broad range of issues.
CIOB Client Guide (2nd edition) March 2025
Free download covering statutory dutyholder roles under the Building Safety Act and much more.
Around the web
Listed buildings prosecutions database.
Construction Management, 11 April
Demolition of ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’ due to begin.
Sewing the golden thread with AI.
Clean energy projects prioritised for grid connections.
Construction Manager, 11 April
Coffee concrete used for base of four-storey high whale sculpture.
April is Stress Awareness Month: tackle stress in the workplace with five steps in five weeks.
Construction Enquirer, 11 April
Construction returns to growth after two tough months.
Scottish Government Building Standards customer satisfaction survey.
Minimum information management skills set for procurement professionals.
New ECA digital series, Electrifying our Future featuring Bowen Hopkins.
Failure investigations, when things go wrong.
New handbook aims to boost retrofit skills for historic UK buildings.
Construction Management, 10 April
Four ways construction can navigate Trump’s tariffs.
Inquiry into 1.5 million homes target.
Construction Management, 8 April
Government awards £4.5m buildings policy advice contract.
Lawsuit claims ‘cartel’ of big US equipment rental firms inflated rates for years.
Buildings and Cities, 11 March
Integrating Nature into Cities.
Stress Management Society, April
National Stress Awareness month.
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