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Building Insights Industry Viewfinder whitepapers provide in-depth, research-led insight into the key issues, challenges and opportunities shaping the UK built environment. Drawing on feedback from professionals working across architecture, construction, housing and specification, our research captures real-world views, experiences and priorities from across the industry.

Covering topics ranging from changing regulations and sustainability to new technologies, construction methods, building performance and evolving industry practices, each whitepaper explores a specific subject in detail. The findings help identify emerging trends, highlight common challenges and provide a clearer understanding of how the industry is responding to change.

By sharing these insights with our audiences, our whitepapers provide a valuable resource for built environment professionals looking to understand industry attitudes, benchmark their own experiences and stay informed on the issues influencing the future of the sector.

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Solving the Housing Crisis with Offsite Construction

Revisiting the key area of offsite construction for tackling the industry challenges, this Industry Viewfinder reveals how perceptions and approaches have changed since 2021.

Housebuilder & Developer | August 2023

Design for SuDS

Our Design for SuDs Industry Viewfinder reveals architects’ views and experiences of Sustainable Urban Drainage System including design approaches, client engagement, and solutions used.

Architects' Datafile | May 2023

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.

Architects' Datafile | February 2023

The Road to Zero Carbon

How have architects approached zero carbon buildings to date, and what are their views on the profession’s wider initiatives to achieve low energy designs? Our white paper reveals all.

Architects' Datafile | November 2022

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.

Housing Management & Maintenance | August 2022

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.

Housebuilder & Developer | June 2022

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

| May 2022

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.

Housebuilder & Developer | May 2022

 

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