Architects are adapting to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, tackling stricter energy efficiency and carbon targets. Our whitepaper reveals approaches, challenges, and readiness for compliance with the new regulations.
Will the Future Homes Standard come into force in 2025 as planned? This was just one of many questions addressed around the challenges of building homes 75%-80% lower carbon emissions…
On 1st May 2025, Building Insights LIVE hosted its largest event yet at the Institute of Directors, bringing together major housebuilders including Barratt Redrow, Bellway Homes, Dandara Living, and Pencil…
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
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…
Rita Singh of Kingspan Insulation discusses how a fabric first approach works in practice and why retrofit first should be the overriding aim.
Jon Ducker of Kingspan Insulation reviews the changes in legislation covering building performance, and how they have positively affected the industry.
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.
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 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.
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?