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Check out some of the best features and news from Designing Buildings as well as key stories from around the web.


What three words?

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CIAT reflects on the party conferences.


Living on the edge

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CIOB announce the winners of the Art of Building photography competition.


Planning reform and AI

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National Scheme of Delegation introduced.


CIOB reacts to the Budget

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The cost of employing people remains a concern.


Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems.

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ECA calls on members to comment on draft 4th edition.


European brick gothic

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Bringing together expertise and creating cultural benefits.


Apprenticeships

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CIOB celebrates positive Ofsted report.


Approved document K

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The Building Safety Regulator announces a call for evidence.


Housing and heritage

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Government approach could undermine delivery and regeneration.


World's first mass timber data centre.

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The overlooked environmental aspect of data centre development.


Introduction to radon awareness

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New technical information sheet published by CIOB.


New Hospital Programme

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Updated supplier guide can help electrical contractors engage with NHP.


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