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Articles tagged with: Built environment
Housing must not become a battle between Quality vs Quantity – we must deliver both Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Housing must not become a battle between Quality vs Quantity – we must deliver both
The November reshuffle saw the appointment of yet another Housing Minister – the 16th since 2010. And in the run-up to the long-awaited Christmas break, there were several significant announcements on planning permission reform to get Britian building again. With a General Election inevitably on the horizon, we can expect that there is only more stall-setting to come on what is expected to be one of the biggest policy issues at the ballot box.
NFB succeeds with NPPF reform recommendations
Environment
By National Federation of Builders
NFB succeeds with NPPF reform recommendations
The update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) marks another tweak in the way England plans its communities, but it comes with vital changes which may offer greater opportunities for SME builders.
RAAC to Basics: Putting Maintenance at the Heart of Infrastructure Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
RAAC to Basics: Putting Maintenance at the Heart of Infrastructure
Concerns about concrete in public buildings hit the headlines ahead of the new school year. PoliticsHome sat down with a panel of academic experts from UKCRIC to explore the challenge of maintaining the nation’s buildings and infrastructure and to find out what lessons we can learn.
How we can simplify the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Partner content
Environment
By WSP
How we can simplify the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
Significant infrastructure projects will always be core drivers of economic growth.
Transforming our urban spaces through design Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Transforming our urban spaces through design
By embracing regenerative design, the UK can lead the way in creating thriving and resilient urban habitats and communities.
Home is where the vote is: will the housing crisis determine the next election? Partner content
Political parties
By Chartered Institute of Building
Home is where the vote is: will the housing crisis determine the next election?
Once again, fervent discussion around housing policy was a dominant theme at Conservative Party Conference. Angus Parsad-Wyatt, CEO of Conservative Home was joined by a panel of Professional Body presidents from across the built environment at the conference to discuss this very issue. The panel focused on conversations that cross political and generational divides, including housing numbers, build targets, build quality and sustainability.
CIOB reports on its own social value - ‘Proud to lead by example’ Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB reports on its own social value - ‘Proud to lead by example’
Guide to Sustainability in the Built Environment published by CIOB Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Guide to Sustainability in the Built Environment published by CIOB
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Built environment body response to PM's Net Zero scale backs
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which has long campaigned for a long term national retrofit strategy, has responded to the Prime Minister's announcement on the scaling back of the UK's Net Zero plans and targets:
Millions of UK homes urgently need energy efficiency improvements – Time we “Help to Fix” says construction sector Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Millions of UK homes urgently need energy efficiency improvements – Time we “Help to Fix” says construction sector
Building Tomorrow: The Future of the UK’s Construction Sector Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Building Tomorrow: The Future of the UK’s Construction Sector
If the UK is to achieve net zero and deliver the homes, schools, hospitals, and roads that the nation needs then the built environment sector will have to play a critical role. PoliticsHome met up with Sandi Rhys Jones, the new President of the Chartered Institute of Building, to learn more about her vision for an industry that is putting creativity and collaboration front and centre.
Partner content
Environment
By Luton Rising
Campaign launched to Grow Our Airport for our future
Business, community and charity leaders came together yesterday (Monday 24 July) to support proposals for the long-term sustainable growth of London Luton Airport and launch a new Grow Our Airport campaign.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction industry comment on construction roles being added to the shortage occupation list
Eddie Tuttle, Policy, Research and External Affairs Director at the Chartered Institute of Building, said:
Luton DART passengers saving years of journey time Partner content
Environment
By Luton Rising
Luton DART passengers saving years of journey time
More than 650,000 passengers have already saved themselves more than ten years of total journey time during the first 100 days of operation of the Luton DART.
Net-zero naysayers: homeowners need your help not hindrance Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Net-zero naysayers: homeowners need your help not hindrance
Executive Director of MIMA, Sarah Kostense-Winterton, sets out two practical solutions that can incentivise homeowners to improve the energy efficiency in their homes, while promoting individual choice and adhering to fiscal responsibility on the path to net-zero.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB launches new membership grade aimed at technical experts
Homebuyers need accurate evidence of their property’s actual energy use Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Homebuyers need accurate evidence of their property’s actual energy use
Energy Performance Certificates in their current form are not fit for purpose. They need a revamp to capture the real measured performance of buildings.
Valuing the Energy Performance of our Homes Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Valuing the Energy Performance of our Homes
The Energy Saving Stamp Duty Incentive will provide a fair and flexible nudge for homeowners, valuing energy performance in the housing market and creating a strong, stable, sustainable competitive market.
Standardising our hospital design – a national opportunity Partner content
Health
By WSP
Standardising our hospital design – a national opportunity
WSP’s UK Head of Healthcare, Anisha Mayor, sets out the case in favour of moving to a standard design for future hospitals.
CIOB issues warning to construction SMEs - Embrace social value or get left behind Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB issues warning to construction SMEs - Embrace social value or get left behind
Partner content
Communities
By Policy@Manchester
Razing the neighbourhood: consequences and alternatives to council estate demolition
Post-war council estates suffer a barrage of stigmatising representations. Central and local governments, think tanks, and property companies call them ‘sink estates’ and ‘concrete monstrosities’. In television dramas and feature films, council estates are invariably grim and crime ridden. These representations have real-world effects. They establish social moods and opinions that encourage and justify the wave of estate demolitions that have beset London and other cities in recent decades.
Making the Most of What We’ve Got: Improving the Existing Built Environment Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Making the Most of What We’ve Got: Improving the Existing Built Environment
Adapting our existing buildings and infrastructure is critical if we are to achieve a low-carbon future. But how can professionals working in the built environment show leadership to support this ambition? A recent gathering of construction industry experts in the West Midlands explored new ways to shape places fit for a net zero future.
Proposed expansion of London Luton Airport accepted for examination Partner content
Environment
By Luton Rising
Proposed expansion of London Luton Airport accepted for examination
Luton Rising’s application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the sustainable long-term growth of London Luton Airport has today (27 March) been accepted for detailed examination by the Planning Inspectorate.
New guidance empowers construction clients to help drive up standards, collaboration, innovation and value Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
New guidance empowers construction clients to help drive up standards, collaboration, innovation and value
Being a construction client isn’t just about creating the right building for the right price within the right timeframe. It is also an opportunity to solve some of the biggest economic, ethical and ecological problems we face today.