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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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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…

Housing Management & Maintenance | March 2022

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.

Architects' Datafile | February 2022

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.

Architects' Datafile | November 2021

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.

Housing Management & Maintenance | October 2021

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.

Housebuilder & Developer | October 2021

Exploring Current Thinking on Passivhaus

Passivhaus is the gold standard of zero carbon; this white paper discovers how architects & clients view it – and if there are stigmas and myths still to address.

Architects' Datafile | May 2021

Exploring Current Thinking in Offsite Construction

Offsite construction could be the panacea to many of the construction industry’s issues. But what are the design challenges from the changes it brings? We found out architects’ views.

Architects' Datafile | November 2020

 

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