Best practice compliance management
Rita Singh, head of public affairs at Kingspan Insulation explains the complex and rigorous lengths the company goes to in order to show its products are compliant with relevant regulations
Design Certification for Commercial Client ESG & Zero Carbon Strategies
ESG goals shape workplace sustainability, certifications, and investor interest, while post-pandemic shifts highlight wellness-focused design. This white paper explores architects' insights on certification challenges, ROI benefits, and evolving strategies for…
Sustainability in the Built Environment
Rita Singh of Kingspan Insulation discusses how a fabric first approach works in practice and why retrofit first should be the overriding aim.
Change of Legislation in the Building Industry
Jon Ducker of Kingspan Insulation reviews the changes in legislation covering building performance, and how they have positively affected the industry.
Innovation in Insulation
Alistair Lambie of Kingspan Insulation discusses how the industry is developing innovative new types of insulation for a diverse range of customer needs, across different sectors.
A New Era of Energy Efficient Buildings
The upgrades to Parts L & F of the Building Regulations include a 31% cut in new homes’ carbon; our Industry Viewfinder gauges architects’ response, including the new Part O.
Responding to Change: The Impacts of the Amended Parts L & F
Responding to the imminent 2022 upgrades to Parts L and F of the Building Regulations, plus a new Part O, we discovered housebuilders views on their impact.
Accountability for Fire Safety Post-Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act aims to remedy many of the failings that led to the Grenfell Tower fire. What do architects make of the changes it brings to project accountability?