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CIOB launches new digital resources for construction clients

Opinion Piece CIOB launches new digital resources for construction clients Being a construction client isn’t just about creating the right building for the right price within the right timeframe. It is also an opportunity to solve some of the biggest economic, ethical and ecological problems we face today. Construction clients play a pivotal role in […]

Breaking boundaries: How Futurebuild pitch winners are changing the game

Opinion Piece Breaking boundaries: How Futurebuild pitch winner are changing the game Futurebuild is one of the most exciting events in the construction industry calendar. It provides industry leaders with the chance to share expertise and knowledge and also helps start-ups and SMEs gain increased recognition for pioneering products and ingenious ideas. Two of the […]

How could the specification of materials in construction projects help the industry reach net zero carbon targets by 2050? Futurebuild asks four experts.

Opinion Piece How could the specification of materials in construction projects help the industry reach net zero carbon targets by 2050? Futurebuild asks four experts. The challenge lies in changing the culture around construction. Dr Gavin Dunn, CABE CEO and former Chair of the Future Homes Standard Working Group for the Building Regulation Advisory Committee (BRAC), […]

The WELL Equity Rating:  A Rating to Meet the Moment[KC1] 

Opinion Piece The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment An opinion piece from the International WELL Building Institute. For two years, we had been on a listening and learning tour. Every chance we had — during face-to-face interviews, over zoom meetings, via mobile calls, at facilitated roundtables at the WELL Summit, and […]

FUTUREBUILD 2023 WRAPS UP WITH OPTIMISM FOR THE FUTURE

Press release FUTUREBUILD 2023 WRAPS UP WITH OPTIMISM FOR THE FUTURE Futurebuild, the event dedicated to building a better future for the built environment calls a wrap on its exciting annual industry event held from 7-9th March. Trailblazers from across the entire built environment came together to take a stand through innovation, knowledge-sharing and networking. […]

Collaboration is key if construction wants to hit net zero

Opinion Piece Collaboration is key if construction wants to hit net zero Burry Port Community Primary School, designed by Architype; © Architype David Hopkins is CEO of Timber Development UK, the leading voice for the £10bn UK Timber supply chain. A passionate campaigner for the decarbonisation of construction for over 20 years, David also sits […]

SNRG to accelerate UK net-zero drive with key appointments following major investment from infrastructure fund

Press release SNRG to accelerate UK net-zero drive with key appointments following major investment from infrastructure fund The company provides a zero-upfront cost, end-to-end service delivering local renewable energy systems and smarter grid connections for homes and industrial projects. SNRG funds, develops and operates smart local energy systems across the UK. Antin Infrastructure Partners acquired […]

MUST-SEE, SUSTAINABLY-DRIVEN PRODUCTS FUELLING INTEREST FOR FUTUREBUILD 2023

Futurebuild 2022

Press release MUST-SEE, SUSTAINABLY DRIVEN PRODUCTS FUELLING INTEREST FOR FUTUREBUILD 2023 Futurebuild 2023 provides a platform for a range of exciting product launches designed to deliver the solutions the UK needs for an energy efficient building industry and net zero status by 2050. The showcase of sustainable ingenuity is stunning in its variety, with manufacturers […]

2023 Conference Programme best picks, by the EDGE

Opinion Piece 2023 Conference Programme best picks, by the EDGE The Edge conference steering group carefully considered the overall framework for the programme and no topic is included that does not make a significant contribution. Below are our personal number one picks! Day 1- 7th March Lynne Sullivan, OBE, Architect and Chair of the Good […]

At the time of crisis: ZEDPower to the people

Press release At a time of crisis: Zedpower to the people The triple crisis of high energy costs, an overstretched power grid and a massive housing shortage is why we must innovate to create a future that works for everyone. Sustainability champion and industry legend Bill Dunster OBE, along with his team at ZEDPower, believes […]

P-DfMA Platform Design for Manufacture and Assembly with Bryden Wood

Industry News P-DfMA Platform Design for Manufacture and Assembly with Bryden Wood Bryden Wood We began to use the term ‘Platforms’ (P-DfMA) while working with the UK Government Ministry of Justice (MOJ), the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA) and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). It was the MTC that first introduced us to the concept of […]

TIME TO TRANSLATE THINKING INTO ACTION

Opinion Piece TIME TO TRANSLATE THINKING INTO ACTION Sara Edmonds, Coordinator at Architects Climate Action Network If your job, your livelihood, your family was under grave threat, you’d do everything you could to protect them. Wouldn’t you? As an industry, we should be well aware of the current state of climate and ecological emergency. The […]

TIME FOR INNOVATION: CUTTING-EDGE BRANDS THAT CHANGE THE CONVERSATION

Opinion Piece TIME FOR INNOVATION: CUTTING-EDGE BRANDS THAT CHANGE THE CONVERSATION Robynne Hammer, COO at Eco Design Green Environment Showroom (EDGE) Innovation is at the heart of what we do at EDGE. Finding sustainable building materials and interior products that are produced by innovative brands is what we do best, whilst connecting the general public […]

A NATIONAL RETROFIT HUB – COLLABORATION + KNOWLEDGE FIT FOR THE CHALLENGE AHEAD

Opinion Piece A NATIONAL RETROFIT HUB – COLLABORATION + KNOWLEDGE FIT FOR THE CHALLENGE AHEAD An opinion piece by Lynne Sullivan OBE RIBA, Chair of Good Homes Alliance and Chair of National Retrofit Hub Interim Board Numerous industry reports since the UK’s 2008 Climate Change Act have highlighted the challenge of buildings heating – which […]

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: FUTUREBUILD WALKS THE TALK

Press release ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: FUTUREBUILD WALKS THE TALK We all have a role to play in the industry’s journey to net zero. Futurebuild has the ability to influence and guide the industry, and makes every effort to lead by example. This year, Futurebuild has made conscious choices to change its approach to the delivery […]

TIME FOR CHANGE: UNLOCKING A CLEAR WORKABLE PATH TO NET ZERO

Opinion Piece TIME FOR CHANGE: UNLOCKING A CLEAR WORKABLE PATH TO NET ZERO David Partridge, Chair of Related Agent and the Net Zero Carbon Standard For many of us, achieving net zero carbon is seen as one of the most significant drivers for change in the construction industry, but we need to look beyond just […]

TAKE A STAND FOR SAFE, CIRCULAR REGENERATIVE DESIGN

Opinion Piece TAKE A STAND FOR SAFE, CIRCULAR REGENERATIVE DESIGN Chaline Church, Founding Partner of 540 WORLD The built environment has never been more aware of its environmental impact, but there remains a great, but not impossible, challenge before us all. At present, thought leadership tends to focus on reducing CO2 and some plastics, but […]

SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE AND COLLABORATE

Opinion Piece SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE AND COLLABORATE Dr Oliver Jones, Research Director at Ryder Architecture Our net zero targets are written in law which means we are legally obliged to eliminate emissions creating not only a driver to change the industry, but also an economic impetus. There’s a great deal of talk about how we […]

Net Zero Pioneer special: 60 seconds with hub.brussels

Opinion Piece Net Zero Pioneer special: 60 seconds with hub.brussels   What is ecobuild.brussels by hub.brussels and when was it established? hub.brussels, the economic development agency of the Brussels-Capital Region has a worldwide presence through its diplomatic network often within Belgian embassies around the world. Its economic expertise is organised along sectoral clusters of expertise. […]

Net Zero Pioneer special: 60 seconds with hub.brussels

Opinion Piece Net Zero Pioneer special: 60 seconds with hub.brussels Net Zero Pioneer special: 60 seconds with hub.brussels   What is ecobuild.brussels by hub.brussels and when was it established? hub.brussels, the economic development agency of the Brussels-Capital Region has a worldwide presence through its diplomatic network often within Belgian embassies around the world. Its economic […]

The built environment – How innovation can help us to achieve net zero

Opinion Piece The Built Environment – How innovation can help us to achieve net zero An opinion piece by Tim Cook and Sally Fenton, Co-Heads of the Built Innovation, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Driving forward innovation within the built environment will be vital to deliver technology and processes we need to decarbonise […]

TAKE A STAND FOR SAFE, CIRCULAR REGENERATIVE DESIGN

Opinion Piece TAKE A STAND FOR SAFE, CIRCULAR REGENERATIVE DESIGN Chaline Church, Founding Partner of 540 WORLD The built environment has never been more aware of its environmental impact, but there remains a great, but not impossible, challenge before us all. At present, thought leadership tends to focus on reducing CO2 and some plastics, but […]

Net Zero Pioneer special: 60 seconds with tepeo

Opinion Piece Net Zero Pioneer special: 60 seconds with tepeo 1. How long has tepeo been in business? I  founded tepeo in the summer of 2018 and after a few years of R&D and product development, we started selling our Zero Emission Boilers (ZEBs) at the end of 2021 2. How long before you started […]

I’m taking a stand for a place-based approach to Net Zero

Opinion Piece I’m taking a stand for a place-based approach to Net Zero Opinion piece by Emma Ashcroft, Associate Director, Cities & Regions, Carbon Trust There is no one-size fits all solution in the transition to Net Zero. The cities and regions that we live in are diverse and unique. Whether it’s for power generation, […]

Meeting our net zero ambitions will not happen with government pledges alone

Opinion Piece Meeting our net zero ambitions will not happen with government pledges alone Opinion piece by Gillian Charlesworth, CEO, BRE It’s now clearer than ever that science-based digital solutions can help many organisations make better sustainability decisions. As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently said, “in a world where data is everywhere and statistics underpin […]

Uniting for net-zero future: Come together at Futurebuild 2023

Press release Uniting for a net-zero future: Come together at Futurebuild 2023 When like-minded people come together with common purpose, great things can happen. And what could be a more critical reason to do so now, than the need to secure a net-zero future for ourselves and generations to come? Time is against us Futurebuild […]

Building Safety and the Golden Thread: where does it go next?

Opinion Piece Building Safety and the Golden Thread: where does it go next? Opinion piece by Dr Melanie Robinson, Senior Digital Consultant, BIM Academy It has been almost six years since the Grenfell Tower disaster, which tragically took many lives, and as a result we have the Hackitt report which called for the introduction of […]

Futurebuild 2023 shows its commitment to never-seen-before innovation

Press release Futurebuild 2023 shows its commitment to never-seen-before innovation Futurebuild 2023 will see the net zero pioneer put innovation under the spotlight with the brand new FutureX Innovation area sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and in partnership with Ryder Architecture. Start-ups and SMEs, with fresh ideas, products and […]

Call for Entries: Awards Scheme Seeks Excellence in Retrofit

Industry News Call for Entries: Awards Scheme Seeks Excellence in Retrofit  Entries for The Retrofit Academy Awards are now open! Following the success of 2022, the awards aim to recognise and showcase the importance of high-quality retrofit projects across the UK, with winners being announced at Futurebuild 2023, one of the biggest events of the […]

Scotland mandates Passivhaus equivalent legislation

Opinion Piece Scotland mandates Passivhaus equivalent legislation Opinion piece by Sarah Lewis, Research & Policy Director, Passivhaus Trust A seismic change in building standards is underway in Scotland. All new build homes in Scotland will soon have to meet greater levels of energy efficiency after the Scottish Government agreed to progress legislation proposed by Scottish Labour […]

Showcase building good practice ethos with adoption of product ID technology 

Industry News Showcase building good practice ethos with adoption of product ID technology  The industry is facing many challenges and everyone will need to adapt accordingly. This adaptability is particularly pertinent to manufacturers as we rely on their innovations to help us create better buildings. Hence, their engagement with architects, contractors and developers has never […]

Celebrating 10 years of Women in BIM

Industry News Celebrating 10 years of Women in BIM Rebecca De Cicco, Founder and Global Chair of Women in BIM (WIB) reflects on a decade of action to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. As WIB enters its tenth year, I felt it was appropriate to reflect on the importance of the initiative and […]

Researching building insights

Opinion Piece Researching building insights Opinion piece by James Parker, Managing Editor, Architects’ Datafile (ADF) To keep the magazines as closely aligned as we can with our audiences’ concerns, and to bring them even richer content, we embarked on a programme of ‘Industry Viewfinder’ reader research in 2020. We’ve produced several white papers on the […]

Showcase building good practice ethos with adoption of product ID technology

Opinion Piece SHOWCASE BUILDING GOOD PRACTICE ETHOS WITH ADOPTION OF PRODUCT ID TECHNOLOGY Opinion piece by Ross Matthews, Head of Sales at BSI Identify The industry is facing many challenges and everyone will need to adapt accordingly. This adaptability is particularly pertinent to manufacturers as we rely on their innovations to help us create better […]

Celebrating 10 years of Women in BIM

Opinion Piece Celebrating 10 years of Women in BIM Rebecca De Cicco, Founder and Global Chair of Women in BIM (WIB) reflects on a decade of action to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. As WIB enters its tenth year, I felt it was appropriate to reflect on the importance of the initiative and […]

The Big Innovation Pitch returns to Futurebuild in 2023

Press release THE BIG INNOVATION PITCH RETURNS TO FUTUREBUILD IN 2023 The search is on for the newest and brightest solutions to an array of built environment challenges. The Big Innovation Pitch will be back in action at Futurebuild 2023 and is where the industry’s most exciting innovators will battle it out to showcase their […]

Debating the future of the construction industry, how to develop and improve worker health?

Opinion Piece Debating the future of the construction industry, how to develop and improve worker health? An opinion piece by Nathan Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) In May of this year, Futurebuild in collaboration with IOM released a Construction Industry Insight report on how working practices could further develop in the […]

Working together to inspire the next generation

Opinion Piece Working together to inspire the next generation An opinion piece by Kevin Mitchell, Mott MacDonald Building Services Global, Practice Leader, CIBSE President COP27 demonstrated the scale and urgency of the action required to avoid climate catastrophe. The UN’s Emissions Gap Report 2022 states that without a dramatic transformation, the current trajectory would see […]

Industry News Preview OFFSITE SOLUTIONS SECURES £2.3M BATHROOM POD CONTRACT FOR BUILD-TO-RENT SCHEME IN PETERBOROUGH – ITS 8TH PROJECT FOR WILLMOTT DIXON

Industry News OFFSITE SOLUTIONS SECURES £2.3M BATHROOM POD CONTRACT FOR BUILD-TO-RENT SCHEME IN PETERBOROUGH – ITS 8TH PROJECT FOR WILLMOTT DIXON Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading bathroom pod specialist, is to manufacture 425 steel-framed bathroom pods in a £2.3m contract for a new build-to-rent scheme in Peterborough – its eighth project for Willmott Dixon. Developed […]

Climate Change – Ambition into Action is all that Matters

Opinion Piece Climate Change – Ambition into Action is all that Matters An opinion piece by Martin Baxter, Director of Policy & External Affairs/ Deputy CEO at IEMA The negotiations and discussions at COP27 in Egypt are in full flow and it’s fair to say there’s an element of both trepidation, as well as some […]

Debating the future of the construction industry, how to develop and improve worker health?

Constructing Excellence - IOM World - Futurebuild News 2023

Futurebuild News Debating the future of the construction industry, how to develop and improve worker health? In May of this year, Futurebuild in collaboration with IOM released a Construction Industry Insight report on how working practices could further develop in the future to improve the health of construction industry workers. IOM, who conducted the research […]

Building Safety Act 2022 receives Royal Assent: Commentary by CIAT

Opinion Piece Building Safety Act 2022 receives Royal Assent: Commentary by CIAT An opinion piece by Adam Endacott, Creative & Communications Director, Editor, Architectural Technology Journal, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists The Building Safety Act, which is a culmination of the activities that have taken place since the Grenfell disaster in 2017, received Royal Assent […]