By Roly Ward, head of business development at MEDITE SMARTPLY Creating low-energy buildings requires more than isolated upgrades; it begins deep within the fabric and foundations of the building itself. As the Future Homes Standard approaches and Building Regulations place [...]

The options for roofs may sometimes be dictated by tradition more than new trends, but there is a range of new innovations and solutions available to meet changing specifier demands. Our experts will present diverse perspectives on how to challenge [...]

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to deliver more from the buildings it creates. Homes and commercial buildings alike are expected to be more energy efficient, lower carbon, durable and cost-effective than ever before. At the same time, designers, [...]

The first phase of funding from the Government's Social & Affordable Housing Programme has been announced, but with only a proportion allocated to be social rent, rather than 100% as the Prime Minister had pledged before he came into office. [...]

The Government is planning to give Mayors across England ‘call in’ powers for larger developments, rolling out existing powers of the Mayor of London to oversee schemes under the National Planning Policy Framework. A consultation has been launched on the [...]