Navigating the path to structural timber for net zero
We capture some of the key sessions of a seminar held at RIBA recently to discuss ways to drive specification of timber buildings in the UK.
Ask the Expert: Giles Fallan, BuildSafe [Audible Article]
Giles Fallan of BuildSafe shares how the right selfbuild insurance can help give you confidence to make your dream home a reality.
Clearing the path to timber [Audible Article]
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the STA, discusses how the construction industry is tackling the obstacles behind the Government’s roadmap for increasing the use of timber.
The Phoenix, Lewes: a first look at the future [Audible Article]
Arup’s Kathryn Firth unveils a residential scheme in Lewes that seeks to turn the challenges of climate emergency and sustainability into opportunities for innovative design.
Ask the Expert: Scott Wolters, EGGER UK [Audible Article]
To assist self-builders exploring the myriad structural timber flooring options out there, Scott Wolters of EGGER UK provides a brief overview of the choices and solutions.
Ask the Architect: Gillian Burgis Smith, Strawberry Leopard [Audible Article]
Gillian Burgis Smith's journey to becoming an architect is a compelling story of resilience, determination, and innovation.
Streamlining Construction: Where can Technology & Innovation make a difference to competency?
Nick Haughton, Head of ESG at Sapphire Balconies looks at why competency has become the current industry buzzword for the new more robust specification framework post-Building Safety Act
Reimagining London’s Districts from Borough Yards to the Camden Film Quarter
Architect Trevor Morriss reveals his enthusiasm for conserving London’s heritage architecture as shown in various masterplans, how involving the community can pay dividends for designs and designers
Elevating Facade Fire Safety: Going beyond compliance in the new building safety regime
Nick Haughton, head of ESG at Sapphire Balconies discusses the crucial topic of elevating the fire safety of facades, post-Building Safety Act
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'.
Driving a sustainable housebuilding business in a challenging market
Debbie Waddington, group head of HR at Keepmoat, discusses how the Top 20 UK housebuilder is putting the work into attracting a new generation of onsite and offsite staff in…
Design & Aesthetics in Hardened Wood Flooring
In a very entertaining discussion with the timber flooring design specialist, James discovers why keeping up with fleeting trends may not be as crucial as timeless design and sustainability.