Last edited 06 Jan 2015

Stepping stones

To help develop this article, click 'Edit this article' above.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) defines stepping stones as:

'Pockets of habitat that, while not necessarily connected, facilitate the movement of species across otherwise inhospitable landscapes.'

This is as opposed to wildlife corridors, which are:

'Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations.'

[edit] Find out more

Read our introductory article to the various different types of fuel.

IHBC book review: Charles Barry’s monumental struggle to rebuild the Houses of Parliament.

Read about RSHP's British Museum extension which has been shortlisted for the 2017 Stirling Prize.

Read our introductory article to building a house extension.

More updates from DCMS about the large-scale testing of cladding systems and the number of buildings affected.

UandI secure resolution to grant planning consent for major new regeneration project.

IHBC article considers how heritage is dealt with when infrastructure schemes are authorised.

It was the tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years, but to this day the exact construction techniques are a mystery.

Shortlist for the industry's most coveted award announced.

Government responds to Mark Farmer's review of industry, rejecting the call for a levy on clients.

Peter Hansford to examine what wider lessons can be learned from the fire.

Every project is subject to uncertainty. How can construction better understand uncertainty for performance improvement?

MAD Architects reveal their designs for a futuristic campus for electric car manufacturer.