The New Homes Quality Board, code of conduct and ombudsman service is a milestone in improving the building industry’s relationship with consumers, reports Huw Morris
Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer at npower Business Solutions, makes the case for business-generated power to reduce costs, lower emissions and increase energy security
Winner Glider for HMP Five Wells demonstrated outstanding development or application of digital technologies that have a positive impact on building performance and construction sector productivity
Winner Daniel Connal Partnership for YMCA Norfolk Community Hub, a disused former British Legion social centre that was transformed to provide services in a deprived, under-resourced area
Winner: Midland Heart for Project 80 – Eco Drive, a research and development programme in conjunction with Birmingham City University, product manufacturers, industry bodies and contractors to better understand the Future Homes Standard challenge
Highly commended: Architectural Conservation Professionals for the Former Engine Station, a project that shows how small, unused buildings can have a big, positive impact on the local community
Some lingering effects of Covid-19 could jeopardise safety in construction. Ed Barnes, Product Innovation Manager at health and safety company Seton, reveals the dangers of sign blindness
Douglas Masterson, Technical Manager for the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers, discusses the importance, specification, inspection and maintenance of fire doors
If the construction industry is going to meet the UK’s net-zero carbon targets by 2050, it needs to make significant changes now. Professionals must collaborate and build on their understanding of the environmental challenges that lie ahead.
Tim Turney, Global Marketing Manager at workplace hazard monitoring business Casella, on how environmental boundary monitoring can help identify potential hazards, ensure compliance and protect the public
The BPF Pipes Group has updated its guidance for engineers designing polyethylene pressure pipe systems for below-ground gas applications. Julia Trew, Standards and Technical Manager at BPF Pipes Group, outlines what’s new
Steve Dunning, Managing Director of Martindale Electric, explores why building engineers must ensure safe isolation processes are part of all projects involving electricity
Building engineers are often called to court as expert witnesses. But their independence must not be compromised, says Meera Shah, Content Editor and lawyer (non-practising) at Bond Solon
