Top 20 news stories of 2021
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Our 20 most popular news stories in 2021 were:
- Changes to approved document L and F and new approved document O
- BREEAM International New Construction Version 6
- Charter for diversity and inclusion in construction and special report launched by CIOB
- COP26: A BSRIA summary
- Changes to Building Regulations Part F
- Global construction market projections from 2020 to 2030
- Examining the 2021 construction materials shortage
- Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
- The golden thread and BS 8644-1
- BS 8210:2020 facilities maintenance management code of practice
- The Burrell Collection
- Scotland publishes plans to reach net zero targets with Heat in Buildings Strategy
- R404A phase out
- CIAT responds to the architects' regulation review
- June 2021 construction product availability statement
- 2021 UK HVAC trends: winners and losers
- 2021 PRS electrical safety standards
- Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021
- Net Zero Toolkit
- BBA becomes an Approved Body for UKCA Marking
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C20 Society; Buildings at Risk List 2025
10 more buildings published with updates on the past decade of buildings featured.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certifications consultation
Summary of government consultation, closing 11 June 2025.
Deputy editor of AT, Tim Fraser, discusses the newly formed society with its current chair, Chris Halligan MCIAT.
Barratt Lo-E passivhaus standard homes planned enmasse
With an initial 728 Lo-E homes across two sites and many more planned for the future.
Government urged to uphold Warm Homes commitment
ECA and industry bodies write to Government concerning its 13.2 billion Warm Homes manifesto commitment.
From project managers to rising stars, sustainability pioneers and more.
Places of Worship in Britain and Ireland, 1929-1990. Book review.
The emancipation of women in art.
Call for independent National Grenfell oversight mechanism
MHCLG share findings of Building Safety Inquiry in letter to Secretary of State and Minister for Building Safety.
The Architectural Technology Awards
AT Awards now open for this the sixth decade of CIAT.
50th Golden anniversary ECA Edmundson awards
Deadline for submissions Friday 30 May 2025.
The benefits of precast, off-site foundation systems
Top ten benefits of this notable innovation.
Encouraging individuals to take action saving water at home, work, and in their communities.
Takes a community to support mental health and wellbeing
The why of becoming a Mental Health Instructor explained.
Mental health awareness week 13-18 May
The theme is communities, they can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and a sense purpose.
Mental health support on the rise but workers still struggling
CIOB Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025 shows.
Design and construction material libraries
Material, sample, product or detail libraries a key component of any architectural design practice.