Designing for Dementia 2026
How can the built environment better support people living with dementia? For example, good design can promote independence, dignity and quality of life. At the same time, it must balance…
Approaches to Heating & Renewables for Future Homes Standard Compliance
On 25 March, Building Insights LIVE staged a round table in London focused on the implications of the newly published Future Homes Standard (FHS), bringing together experts from across the…
Permitted Developments: Converting Urban Commercial Buildings to Residential
Government reforms expanded permitted development rights, enabling faster commercial-to-residential conversions. Our whitepaper explores developer experiences, challenges, and opportunities, highlighting quality concerns, urban regeneration benefits, and PD’s evolving role in sustainable…
Exploring Solutions for Decarbonising Social Housing
On 22nd October, the third Building Insights LIVE round table focused on social housing management and maintenance was held at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London. The session…
Net Zero-Ready Homes: Delivering the Future Homes Standard
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…
Net Zero-Ready Homes: Delivering the Future Homes Standard
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…
Foundations for Healthy & Safe Housing: The Social Housing (Regulation) Act
On 12th March 2025, Building Insights LIVE hosted a timely round table at the Institute of Directors, exploring the impact of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 on housing management…
Design Solutions for Supportive Dementia Care Environments Round Table Review
James Parker, editor of ADF, introduces highlights from our recent Building Insights Live round table held in September 2024 at RIBA
Design Solutions for Supportive Dementia Care Environments
In September 2024, the fifth Building Insights LIVE roundtable took place at London’s RIBA HQ, addressing a critical and growing challenge in the construction and healthcare industries: designing dementia-friendly environments.…
The Decarbonisation of Social Housing: Part 2
Despite £6 billion allocated for housing energy efficiency, slow progress, political instability, and widespread fuel poverty persist. Our latest white paper highlights the urgent need for effective decarbonisation strategies.
Exploring Solutions for Residential Deep Retrofit Round Table Review
This episode collects some of the highlights of our recent industry round table, 'Exploring Solutions for Residential Deep Retrofit'.
Exploring Solutions for Residential Deep Retrofit
In May 2024, the fourth Building Insights LIVE round table was held at London’s Building Centre, addressing one of the construction industry’s most pressing challenges: retrofitting the UK's existing housing…