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  • The benefits of reusing building materials including bricks really stack up, whether for new projects or even pieces of art such as Equivalent VIII by Carl Andre Art and Stack by Tony Cragg in the Tate Modern Gallery in London

    The art of reuse

    Repurposing materials is not straightforward and not all recycling is equal, says Denise Chevin – the circular economy has a long way to go.
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    The hidden risks of flame retardants

    Fire safety concerns around product specification for building materials as well as internal furnishings are focused on flammability, but what about smoke toxicity? asks Nick Warburton.
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    Have fire risk assumptions kept pace with modern standards?

    From our homes to our workplaces and everything in between, modern life is filled with goods and products – but, asks Denise Chevin, have fire and rescue service estimations of risk kept pace?
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    Investing in construction: sound returns or a gamble?

    Investment in construction is now resembling a board game, with the odds stacked against the players – but is their luck about to change? asks Peter Crush
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    A brave new world of Digital Product Passports

    The UK construction product industry is facing a new era of regulatory and standards challenges. Huw Morris outlines everything you need to know about digital product passports.
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    The challenges and opportunities of being deaf in the construction industry

    Building Control Surveyor Helen Booker-Hunt has forged a successful career while being profoundly deaf. Matt Lamy asks what difference it has made professionally.
  • Making water safer

    We speak to recent CABE Webinar presenter Pete Tyson – Commercial Director of the Water Hygiene Centre Ltd – about how the construction sector can help mitigate the risk from waterborne pathogens.
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    Evacuating disabled residents in an emergency

    Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (or PEEPs) have had far less attention when it comes to lessons learned from the Grenfell Tower fire – but that is about to change, says Peter Crush
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    How to scale up retrofit

    House by house, building by building, retrofit is still being approached as a piecemeal solution to the climate crisis. Denise Chevin asks, how can it be scaled up?
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    When human nature hinders energy-efficiency measures

    We all know where good intentions can lead, but what happens when energy-efficient retrofit solutions are undone by human behaviour, asks Matt Lamy?
  • Building on solid foundations: LDSA's first female President

    Later this month, Mariza Graham is set to become the first female president in the London District Surveyors Association’s 180-year history. She talks to Building Engineer about her aspirations for the year ahead, including inspiring more women to take up leadership roles in the building control profession.
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    How building regs have changed in the UK nations since Grenfell

    Much has been made of the building safety changes in England – notably the establishing of the BSR and the BSA and the regulation of building control – but what about the devolved nations, asks Peter Crush?
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    How Grenfell changed everything

    Andrew Pearson sets out a timeline of some of the most significant pieces of legislation to have been introduced in the seven years since the devastating fire.
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    Holding CABE members to the highest standards

    CABE members are expected to meet the highest professional standards, but what happens when things go wrong? Huw Morris looks at CABE’s disciplinary procedures
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    Second staircases: doubling up on safety

    Fires in high-rise buildings present a huge challenge for rescue services. With updated statutory guidance now including second staircases in tall residential buildings, what are the implications for developers and owners? Huw Morris reports
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    Grenfell Public Inquiry Report: key points for building engineers

    The final report into the Grenfell Tower fire is a monumental undertaking. Hywel Davies looks beyond the forensic analysis of what happened on the night and explains the most significant recommendations for building engineers.
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    Taking the guesswork out of bidding contracts

    The Procurement Act aims to take all of the guesswork out of bidding for contracts, but, as Peter Crush asks, will it work?
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    Healthier neighbourhoods

    From tackling loneliness among older people to ensuring children have safe places to play, development is now more than bricks and mortar, as Huw Morris discovers
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    CABE Built Environment 2024 winner: the Sky Innovation Centre

    CABE Built Environment 2024 winner the Sky Innovation Centre is a masterclass in workplace wellbeing, as Peter Crush discovers
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    A triumph for Turnstones

    CABE Built Environment 2024 winner Turnstones was celebrated for ARCO2 architects’ ability to rise to a challenge, as Matt Lamy discovers.

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