Zero Carbon exemptions
Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders, argues that the proposed exemption for small sites under the ‘zero carbon’ standard will help offset the burden of cost for SME...
View ArticleEducation, education, education
Dave Campbell, marketing & training manager at the British Woodworking Federation, argues that more must be done to promote vocational subjects in schools, otherwise UK construction risks losing...
View ArticlePushing the efficiency agenda
Josh Robson, head of public affairs – Northern Europe at Knauf Insulation, argues that local authorities should prioritise investment in energy efficiency programmes, as there is a strong business case...
View ArticleBIM migration
With the appetite for fully realised BIM objects now greater than ever, James Smith, product manager, BIM, at Majenta Solutions, examines some of the key challenges facing manufacturers as they migrate...
View ArticleAvoiding greenwash
With sustainability now becoming an increasingly important facet of product selection, Ray Khan, director of Quality and Environmental Standards at Hambleside Danelaw, examines the practice of...
View ArticleSustainable success
Alex Burman, product manager – Waterproofing at Sika, says that the environmental impact of concrete as a building material has been much reduced in recent years, thanks largely to a major industry...
View ArticleProcurement barriers for SMEs
Jamie Barrett, managing director at Evolution5, looks at some of the issues surrounding the existing procurement system and what could be done to encourage more SMEs to tender for public sector...
View ArticleBig data benefits
Bev James, managing director, Axon Data Services, looks at ‘Big Data’, and explains how it is driving supply chain adoption of Smart Data analytics in construction. joedart
View ArticleModular washrooms
Trevor Bowers, director at Washroom Washroom, explains how off-site construction can provide an effective solution to the age-old problem of missed deadlines and delayed projects which continue to...
View ArticleDiverse workplace
Lisa Jane Risk, national chairman at The Association of Women in Property, argues that although diversity in construction is gradually improving, support networks still have vital role to play in...
View ArticleAchieving timeless design
Simon Allford, director at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize, says that architectural design needs to consider the ever-changing nature of our cities, to ensure...
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