Intelligence

Iain Cox, chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, says it’s time we started to think differently about the value of having a well-protected building

The Grenfell disaster and Hackitt Review have tightened the regulatory system around high-rise buildings. Dorian Lawrence, Managing Director at FR Consultants, assesses what’s changed

The Grenfell Tower fire led to combustible materials being banned in tall buildings. John Duffin, Managing Director at Keyfix, outlines the impact this has had on the design and construction of tall buildings

The Building Safety Act 2022 represents a new era of accountability for the construction industry. Marcus Parnham, Commercial Director at Profab Access, explores its implications for building engineers

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1032: A reporter is concerned about the monitoring of PV panels and whether all possible lessons are being learned

Part L of the Building Regulations now mandates the use of pipe seals, bringing energy efficiency and health and safety benefits, explains Alex Lever, Director of PipeSnug

A recent review has challenged the UK’s approach to asbestos, which is likely to become increasingly prominent in the race to net zero, says James Dodgson, SOCOTEC’s Commercial Director for asbestos

Lisa Farnsworth, Director of Stormsaver Ltd and a member of the UK Rainwater Management Association, says water use needs to be part of the climate change conversation

Sir Philippe Samyn has been at the vanguard of European building design for half a century. But, he tells Matt Lamy, when it comes to creating truly sustainable buildings, he is learning more every day

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1051: Concerns over the robustness of 20-year-old buildings

Refurb and reuse vs demolish and rebuild was the topic at a discussion hosted by fit-out and refurbishment company Pexhurst, Joe Bond reports

The NHBC’s Plugging in to the Future – electric vehicle charging and new homes report discusses the key issues facing builders, designers and architects

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1088: Poor design causes failure for a small design and build contract

Can thermally activated building structures offer a solution to sustainability and overheating issues in new builds?

The new cultural centre in Skellefteå, Sweden contributes to the local community while being an international showcase for sustainable design and construction

New research by Modern Energy Partners has found that public sector sites can cut their carbon emissions by 70% by 2032

Screening Eagle Technologies’ Chief Executive and co-founder Marcel Poser says more must be done to retain building asset health if demolition is discouraged as part of climate goals

John Miles, Technical and Business Development Manager at Assent Building Control, says a back-to-basics approach is imperative for the industry

In the quest for sustainable building practices, researchers have revisited traditional building methods and materials

Denise Chevin explores the key principles of its design, specification and inspection/assessment