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Designing Buildings has 25 knowledge hubs where you can find introductions to our main subject areas and links to key articles that will help you learn more
The site also 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
A case study and a warning to would-be developers
Creating four dwellings... after half a century of doing this job, why, oh why, is it so difficult?
Reform of the fire engineering profession
Fire Engineers Advisory Panel: Authoritative Statement, reactions and next steps.
Restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster
A complex project of cultural significance from full decant to EMI, opportunities and a potential a way forward.
Apprenticeships and the responsibility we share
Perspectives from the CIOB President as National Apprentice Week comes to a close.
The first line of defence against rain, wind and snow.
Building Safety recap January, 2026
What we missed at the end of last year, and at the start of this...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026, 9-15 Feb
Shining a light on the positive impacts for businesses, their apprentices and the wider economy alike.
Applications and benefits of acoustic flooring
From commercial to retail.
From solid to sprung and ribbed to raised.
Strengthening industry collaboration in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Institute of Construction and The Chartered Institute of Building sign Memorandum of Understanding.
A detailed description from the experts at Cornish Lime.
IHBC planning for growth with corporate plan development
Grow with the Institute by volunteering and CP25 consultation.
Connecting ambition and action for designers and specifiers.
Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts fall despite surging demand says ECA.
Built environment bodies deepen joint action on EDI
B.E.Inclusive initiative agree next phase of joint equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) action plan.
Recognising culture as key to sustainable economic growth
Creative UK Provocation paper: Culture as Growth Infrastructure.
Around the web
Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) for managing healthcare fire safety has been updated.
Construction output increased by 1.8% in 2025.
Electrical training alliance launches in South Yorkshire.
Invitation to support University of Cambridge research survey on AI in design.
What if the Built Environment Stopped Talking about Gender Equality - and Finally Acted Together?
Booking opens for IHBC’s 2026 School.
ECA’s 2026 Electrical Skills Index; Skills for the Future.
National Apprenticeship Week events map.
Skanska VP on uncertainty in the US construction market.
Subnational estimates of dwellings and households by tenure, England: 2024.
BS 9990 Non-automatic firefighting systems in buildings – Code of practice is now open for public comment.
ICSG working group questionnaire.
New RMI Workstream Reports Published.
High Court clarifies how ‘grey belt’ land should be assessed in planning decisions.
North East alliance seeks to drive positive change in regional electrical skills.
Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities available in Edinburgh Napier University.
PAS 2000 Launch Event: Bringing Safer Construction Products to Market.
Construction challenge for East Midlands students showcases future talent.