How did Cardiff University’s Low Carbon Built Environment research team do a whole house energy retrofit for 1970s bungalows without disturbing the residents? Denise Chevin finds out

Climate charity Ashden tells Building Engineer’s editor Rebecca Davies-Nash that retrofit is such an overwhelming and critical issue that it deserves more than piecemeal solutions

What impact have recessions had on the construction industry in the past, and how will that play out this year as the IMF predicts a contraction of the UK economy, asks Matt Lamy

It has been proven time and time again that buildings have a massive impact on how people think and feel – but how can building design capitalise on this better, asks Peter Crush

Against a backdrop of health conditions and fatalities caused by poor social housing, the Welsh government’s approach is genuinely inspirational, says Peter Crush

Stagg Architects Meera Nash and Ben Stagg believe community-driven projects are an important part of the social fabric and have set up the BELONG architectural studio to foster collaborative and sustainable local design projects that genuinely reflect the needs of end users.

The CABE 2022 Conference and Exhibition in Newport, Wales, explored the challenges and opportunities facing the industry on sustainability issues

The first court case regarding remediation of cladding in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy brings some clarity to the disputes on building safety, and has wider implications for many in the supply chain, including professional consultants. Denise Chevin reports

The insurance sector is taking steps to improve fire safety and reduce associated risk across property portfolios. Elaine Knutt finds out more and assesses the implications for building engineers

Climate change has disrupted cycles of evaporation and rainfall, leading to more extreme weather conditions. Elaine Knutt asks, what are we going to do about it?

We speak to NASC’s technical adviser Dennis Braithwaite about why every CABE member needs to watch his recent webinar: Is My Scaffolding Safe?

With an energy crisis looming and a climate crisis in full swing, can buildings become more than structures that consume resources or can they actively power themselves? Denise Chevin finds out

F51 is the world’s first multi-storey indoor skatepark and a complex feat of engineering, James Cash discovers

The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched an ethics survey to hear the views of UK-based engineers and technicians on behaviours and motivations in the workplace, and CABE is encouraging its members to get involved.

David Adams looks at industry apprenticeships and those who are about to retire, and asks if there’s a way to bridge the skills gap

The term competence recurs in building safety reports and new regulations, but what does it really mean in practice, and how will building industry professionals fair under the renewed scrutiny?

Greater fire safety knowledge is welcome, as is the rising profile of fire engineers, discovers David Adams

The Grenfell Tower tragedy was a wake-up call for the construction industry. As James Cash hears, focusing on fire safety best practice beyond basic regulations is the way forward

Colm Gribben, owner of wastewater treatment specialist Viltra, explains why his exclusive webinar for CABE members is vital viewing.

If we want to attract greater gender diversity to the field then we have to understand what the fundamental barriers are, says James Cash