All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 9
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CPDCPD 06 2021: Specifying timber to target Net Zero
This CPD sponsored by TG Escapes Eco-Buildings looks at how timber can make its mark in greening the delivery of the built environment, as construction embarks on a step change in techniques
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CommentWe are on the verge of a housing design renaissance
Larger housing developments would greatly benefit from proposed design codes, says Stephen Taylor
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CPDCPD 05 2021: Building considerations for commercial rooflight refurbishment
This CPD sponsored by VELUX Commercial gives an overview of the rooflight refurbishment process and the opportunities it offers to enhance daylighting and ventilation – as discussed in the company’s recent white paper DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 16 August 2021
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In FocusHow can we all be a part of making our buildings safer?
Allan Binns, architectural director at Ryder Architecture gives a principal designer’s view on embracing a safer future
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CommentSection 106 has promoted mixed communities for decades, but not for much longer
Planning reforms do not compel developers to provide affordable housing on-site, which could reverse years of progress
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In FocusDo the right thing: Andy Hill’s strategy for building success
The founder of Hill Group on why making a positive difference to people’s lives has always motivated him more than just making money
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InformationOn-demand webinar | What can the industry do to best combat the materials shortages?
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InformationOn-demand webinar | Innovation in materials: How to avoid brick stains and efflorescence
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NewsExclusive: Former CEO left Avant due to fears over reduction in quality
Colin Lewis says he’s ‘not prepared to be part of the new Avant’ following takeover
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CommentWe need to get to grips with the Fire Safety Act
The passing of the controversial bill last month was a step towards wider reform. It is now time to prepare for the bigger changes to come, says Nattasha Freeman
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NewsPost-Brexit product certification rules won’t be ready in time, expert warns
Former NBS boss says failure to get new system running before end of year deadline could be ‘devastating’
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InformationOn-demand webinar | What does a national retrofit strategy mean for UK construction?
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NewsPost-Brexit product rules could bring supplies to ‘grinding halt’
Construction Products Association moots extension to transition period on CE markings
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CommentHow the Construction Playbook could unlock housing delivery
Here’s what Ben Derbyshire thinks could happen if the housing sector actually followed the government’s new guidelines
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CommentAsk communities how they wish to live
Careful analysis of how society’s needs have changed should shape how we design housing developments in future, says Deborah Aplin
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Comment‘Housing design needs local input to give people what they want’
Options in the government’s draft national model should be expanded to reflect the needs of different communities, says Redrow’s Kevin Parker
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InformationOn-demand webinar | In conversation with Ron Lang, impact director for value at the Construction Innovation Hub
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InformationOn-demand webinar | What are the implications of the Future Buildings & Homes Standards for the industry?
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