All Construction business: strategy, risk and regulations articles – Page 6
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NewsGove calls in two more planning applications on design grounds after Berkeley Homes row
Following his attempt to block the Tunbridge Wells scheme, the housing secretary is set to make a decision on planning applications in Leamington Spa and East Cheshire
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NewsNew London Architecture survey captures ‘mixed mood’ of London’s high rise sector
Residential towers stalling but high rise office schemes ‘could not be busier’ as confidence rebounds, survey finds
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NewsLatest version of BREEAM to include stronger embodied carbon assessments
Building Research Establishment launching industry consultation on seventh version of the sustainability assessment
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OpinionThe Coach: Tapping into your gut instincts could help you bring your ‘whole self’ to work
Many of us struggle to tap into instinctual and more “heart-focused” ways of thinking in the workplace. By yielding more to our emotional selves we may improve the quality of working relationships, writes Louise Rodgers.
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NewsCity Hall ‘wouldn’t rule out’ lowering second staircase threshold
‘We have to be clear that safety comes first,’ London’s deputy mayor for housing says as list of major schemes made unviable by rule grows
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NewsWork stops on Conran’s 1,380-home estate rebuild due to second staircase uncertainty
Joint venture latest developer to halt development since proposed ban on single-staircase in high-rises
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NewsIndustry leaders ‘shocked’ by Building Safety Regulator chief’s sudden departure
Peter Baker retired from the Building Safety Regulator last week
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NewsBuilding Safety Regulator chief steps down days after ‘launch’ of new regime
Peter Baker led Building Safety Regulator since 2021
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OpinionA planning tale for all seasons
Navigating the planning system requires patience from the client and architect but often leads to an improved design, writes Satish Jassal
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OpinionWe urgently need Principal Designers. Are architects ready to step up?
With significant risks and liabilities, and little time to train, will architects be willing or ready to take on the role, asks Andew Mellor
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FeaturesWhat you need to know about Morrell’s ‘seminal’ review into products testing
A review of construction product testing commissioned by ministers following Grenfell Inquiry evidence has recommended sweeping changes. Here’s a guide to what it all means.
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OpinionConstruction product manufacturers have to act, and act now
Firms should not wait for reforms to the testing regime to come into force - they should already be changing their ways to meet higher expectations of competence and ethics
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NewsGovernment review into product testing proposes sweeping reforms to regulatory regime
Landmark report recommends bringing all construction materials on market into scope of new regulator
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OpinionYou’re right to be concerned, but AI doesn’t yet have all the right answers
AI amazes, terrifies and entertains in equal measure, writes Martyn Evans
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NewsGove blocks ‘generic’ Berkeley Homes scheme on design grounds
Housing secretary refuses 164-home scheme in Kent against planning inspector’s advice
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NewsKingspan meets Gove’s Easter deadline to discuss cladding compensation costs
Firm’s UK boss tells housing secretary it is ‘very open to working with your department’
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FeaturesURBED retrofit team: a guide to social housing decarbonisation
URBED’s retrofit team share their experience and advice on how to approach the retrofit of social housing
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NewsAHMM the latest to redesign plans following London’s single staircase ban
Developer Landsec sends practice back to the drawing board to rejig 1,800-home Camden scheme following mayor’s fire safety ruling
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OpinionAn architectural education doesn’t start at university: children are the future of our profession
We need to light the spark in children when they are young if we want to diversify our profession, writes Dav Bansal