Intelligence

As England embarks on a new legislative regime for standards and accountability, Denise Chevin speaks to Sarah Neary, who has been at the forefront of building reform in Ireland for the past decade.

Eric Moussiaux, Vice President Technology at Exel Composites, explains how fire considerations influence composite design.

The Business Sprinkler Alliance is concerned that lessons aren’t being learned and asks why sprinkler systems aren’t standard in hotels.

Neil Kirwin, Southern Specification Manager at SFS, believes early technical design engagement with product manufacturers can help to improve fire safety

During the construction of a new residential development, a fire engineer reports a significant amount of inadequately installed passive fire protection elements.

CABE and Building a Safer Future join forces to support the industry with building safety competency requirements.

An Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) report shows how industry can reduce global carbon emissions by 11% by 2030 while saving $437bn annually.

Let’s Go Zero and Retrofit Action for Tomorrow (RAFT) have been trying to address the issue of the poor energy and heat efficiency of school buildings.

There are many different reasons why we might find a building inspiring, but with the UK’s current housing crisis, perhaps the most inspiring buildings are those that provide social housing, says David Adams.

Kenzen’s wearable device that monitors workers’ core body temp, exertion, sweat and other indicators of heat illness is being put through its paces in one of the hottest places on Earth.

How can the built environment work to support residents and create energy-sharing co-operatives, asks Andrew Pearson.

A major World Green Building Council study considers how to create affordable and sustainable homes. With the climate emergency and global housing crisis, this is vital, reports Huw Morris.

Kyle Alexander, Project and Engineering Manager at IG Masonry Support, highlights meeting environmental targets while creating evermore imaginative, attractive building designs.

Matthew Woodhams, Technical Specification Manager at Baumit, looks at why breathable external wall insulation (EWI) offers important benefits for buildings constructed with solid walls.

The 2023 RIBA Stirling Prize-winning John Morden Centre is not so much a community centre for the elderly as a centre for community life, Matt Lamy finds out.

Murielle Goubard, Global Segment Manager at Malvern Panalytical, discusses the urgent need to turn trash into useful treasure.

Franz Huelle, Technical Manager for Building Solutions at REHAU, explains how new technology is helping maximise energy efficiency and keep buildings cool.

A Remagin-hosted roundtable discussing the challenges and opportunities of MMC and off-site construction places faith in the next generation.

The Lighthouse in Aarhus is not only Denmark’s tallest residential building, but the unique curved ridge design of its roof terrace is a feat of engineering skill.

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report: 1160 Collapse of folded plate timber roof at a school.