• Social Climbers

    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.
  • Hot and bothered

    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.
  • Power to the people

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

    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.
  • Marvellous masonry

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

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

    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.
  • Industry Opinion

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

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

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

    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.
  • Cross UK Report 1160

    Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report: 1160 Collapse of folded plate timber roof at a school.
  • On the safe side

    How much do we understand about the stability of lithium-ion batteries, and are we prepared for the fire safety implications?
  • A stitich in time

    Andrew Powles, Managing Director at engineering equipment supplier FPE Seals, notes the importance of regular machine checks for safety.
  • Industry Opinion

    In October, Building Engineer wrongly referred to the CE mark as a safety mark. Peter Caplehorn, Chief Executive of the Construction Products Association (CPA), is here to set the record straight.
  • Firm Foundations

    A foundation’s stability can be compromised by water, natural disasters or perhaps just time – Geobond explores common ground stabilisation and repair techniques in modern construction.
  • Few and Far between

    The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association says the low level of sprinkler installations in high-rise buildings post Grenfell gives cause for concern
  • On a grand scale

    Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance, says in any large, complex building it is paramount that fire safety is not taken lightly to ensure the safety and protection of the occupiers, but especially so for gigafactories.
  • Mother of invention

    When the timing of amendments to Approved Document B caused a rethink on a residential development, a bespoke solution was needed – and quickly.
  • Can you dig it?

    LSBUD (LinesearchbeforeUdig) urges those on UK agricultural land to check before digging.