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Features and news
Restoring Abbotsford's hothouse
Bringing the writer Walter Scott's garden to life.
Retired firefighter cycles world to raise Grenfell funds
Leaving on 14 June 2025 Stephen will raise money for youth and schools through the Grenfell Foundation.
Key points for construction at a glance with industry reactions.
Functionality, visibility and sustainability
The simpler approach to specification.
Architects, architecture, buildings, and inspiration in film
The close ties between makers and the movies, with our long list of suggested viewing.
SELECT three-point plan for action issued to MSPs
Call for Scottish regulation, green skills and recognition of electrotechnical industry as part of a manifesto for Scottish Parliamentary elections.
UCEM becomes the University of the Built Environment
Major milestone in its 106-year history, follows recent merger with London School of Architecture (LSE).
Professional practical experience for Architects in training
The long process to transform the nature of education and professional practical experience in the Architecture profession following recent reports.
A people-first approach to retrofit
Moving away from the destructive paradigm of fabric-first.
International Electrician Day, 10 June 2025
Celebrating the role of electrical engineers from André-Marie Amperè, today and for the future.
New guide for clients launched at Houses of Parliament
'There has never been a more important time for clients to step up and ...ask the right questions'
The impact of recycled slate tiles
Innovation across the decades.
EPC changes for existing buildings
Changes and their context as the new RdSAP methodology comes into use from 15 June.
Skills England publishes Sector skills needs assessments
Priority areas relating to the built environment highlighted and described in brief.
BSRIA HVAC Market Watch - May 2025 Edition
Heat Pump Market Outlook: Policy, Performance & Refrigerant Trends for 2025–2028.
Committing to EDI in construction with CIOB
Built Environment professional bodies deepen commitment to EDI with two new signatories: CIAT and CICES.
Government Grenfell progress report at a glance
Line by line recomendation overview, with links to more details.
An engaging and lively review of his professional life.
Sustainable heating for listed buildings
A problem that needs to be approached intelligently.
50th Golden anniversary ECA Edmundson apprentice award
Deadline for entries has been extended to Friday 27 June, so don't miss out!
CIAT at the London Festival of Architecture
Designing for Everyone: Breaking Barriers in Inclusive Architecture.
Around the web
Grenfell Tower Fire: Eighth Anniversary Volume 768 debate.
Industry reacts to Labour spending review.
Winner:300 homes within a Union street mile.
TESP apprentice charge-out rates research.
Silent Walk for the 8th Anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June.
National Forklift Safety Day, 10 June 2025
Annual event falling on the second Tuesday in June, for 2025 the theme is: “A painted line isn’t enough”.
Grenfell: Uncovered | Official Trailer | Netflix.
London Festival of Architecture, 1-30 June
A month long celebration of architecture and city-making,
taking place every June across London.
Local Government Lawyer, 19 May
High Court green light to fire solutions manufacturer for legal challenge to council ban of products.
London Festival of Architecture Takeover.
Over 1,300 finished flats lying empty in Gateway 3 logjam.
The Building Regulations round-up: All the key regulations. One handy PDF.
Construction Management, 2 June
Rising wage costs are eating into construction’s margins.
Business Resilience: ECA membership gives free Credit Reports for peace of mind.
Important Announcement: EPC Pricing Increase Due To Major Changes In The Industry.
Four key takeaways from the CIC Leadership Conference.
Defra publish 2 consultations on improving the Biodiversity Net Gain regime.
Construction Management, 29 May
Government to appoint interim chief construction adviser this summer.
Planning Reform Working Paper: Reforming Site Thresholds.
Building Safety Wiki update, 29 May
MHCLG and BSR response on roof gardens and the HRB Tribunal.
Relaunching The Architectural Technology Podcast: Where it's AT.
Construction Management, 27 May
Developers can seek historic safety remediation costs after landmark ruling.
Rayner rips up rules to get small builders building.