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?
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Revisiting Fire Safety
Managing fire risk in social housing is a top priority, but what are the significant risks in the properties? This white paper reveals some stark truths.
Meeting the Needs of an Ageing Population
Tackling the demographic timebomb of our ageing population is one of the biggest challenges facing social housing providers, and our survey reveals a dangerous lag in progress on this issue.
Building Safety into Law
The Building Safety Act responded to the Grenfell tragedy with a range of industry reforms; during its introduction we asked housebuilders how they were preparing for the changes to come.
Building a Low Carbon Home
With many self-builders watching their finances & increasingly focusing on cutting carbon costs, we discovered how they are pursuing truly sustainable homes; even ‘zero carbon’ levels
Future-Proofing Against Floods
With increased severe flooding on the cards, and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems soon to be mandatory, we canvas housebuilders on how they are specifying for flood management.
The Importance of Healthy Homes
Old and poor quality housing, with common issues such as ineffective ventilation, insulation, or safety measures, are leading to serious negative consequences to occupants’ health. Industry leaders across the sector…
Sustainability & Wellness in Commercial Buildings
Post-Covid, workplaces have to put a lot more into designing spaces to attract the best staff. Our Industry Viewfinder canvassed architects on how sustainability and wellness can be the key.
The Future of Tall Buildings
Our Industry Viewfinder which asks architects their views on the future of tall buildings, and what a sustainable case for development might look like in coming years.
Delivering Better Fire Safety
There have been high-profile catastrophic fires in social housing over the years, but what are the solutions being employed now to minimise risk? Our Industry Viewfinder provides some answers.
Delivering the Future Homes Standard
The Future Homes Standard is intended to be introduced in 2025 and will mean a quantum leap in performance for builders to address. This Industry Viewfinder reveals the practical impact.
Exploring Current Thinking on Modern Methods of Construction
MMC is hailed as the answer to many construction issues, but what do housebuilders and developers really think? Our Industry Viewfinder provides some key insights.