All Buildings, design and specification articles
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CPDCPD 18 2025: Understanding fire stopping and liability
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this CPD module explores the role of fire stopping, setting out the legal liabilities for all parties involved in the design, construction and installation process, as well as outlining best practice for design and installation of relevant products
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In FocusRethinking housing delivery: A shift from risk to reliability
As housing associations face mounting pressure to deliver more homes faster, MMC has come under scrutiny. While some modular approaches have faltered, panelised aircrete systems are proving to be a reliable, future-proof way of combining speed, quality and compliance
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CommentPreparing for 2027: Why the digital switchover must start with people
Trevor Hoggard explores how the UK’s 2027 digital switchover will transform social care and housing
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NewsAirtech launches ventilation solutions to support landlords ahead of Awaab’s Law
With new legislation on damp and mould due this month, Airtech is highlighting its survey, treatment and ventilation services designed to help social landlords comply
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CommentImplementing Awaab’s Law across the social housing sector
As phase one of Awaab’s Law comes into force, social landlords face strict new deadlines to tackle damp and mould – a long-overdue step to protect residents’ health, but one that exposes gaps in guidance, ventilation standards and practical implementation
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NewsNoise pollution findings prompt call for housing providers to prioritise acoustic window upgrades
Housing associations are being urged to adopt higher-performance windows in retrofit programmes as new data links noise exposure to long-term health impacts
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CPDCPD 16 2025: Leveraging BIM for strategic advantage
Sponsored by BSI, this module explores the legal protections of listed buildings, focusing on the replacement of timber windows to balance heritage preservation with modern standards
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NewsQuarter of UK housebuilders report limited understanding of Building Regulations, Polypipe survey finds
Research by Polypipe Building Products highlights gaps in knowledge of Parts L, O and F of Building Regulations
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In FocusBellway’s Future Hub highlights Posi-Joist as key to Future Homes compliance
At Bellway’s award-winning Future Hub, innovative building methods and collaborative design tools are being tested to overcome the practical challenges of low-carbon construction and accelerate the delivery of homes that meet the UK’s upcoming Future Homes Standard
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CPDCPD 15 2025: Fire safety and the building envelope
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this CPD module looks the role of the building envelope in passive fire protection – and how non-combustible insulation can enhance fire resilience
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NewsThink Timber calls for stricter sourcing controls after Russian timber enters UK housing supply chain
An investigation has revealed that banned Russian timber has been relabelled and sold into the UK market, raising concerns over compliance, traceability and the integrity of housing sector supply chains
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NewsGood Homes Alliance publishes water-efficiency design guide with model specs to help deliver water-neutral housing
New guidance translates policy intent into buildable details, setting out a fittings-based route to verified consumption, options for rainwater and greywater systems and evidence from six live projects
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NewsExhibitor opportunities open for Building the Future 2025 in London
Construction’s biggest names will gather at 155 Bishopsgate this October for a day of insight, innovation and networking
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NewsHousebuilding could save 214,000 tonnes of CO2e a year by switching to concrete facing bricks, says Marshalls
The company’s calculations indicate that concrete facing bricks have a lifetime carbon footprint almost half that of clay
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CPDCPD 14 2025: Restoring heritage buildings: The role of timber windows
Sponsored by George Barnsdale, this module explores the legal protections of listed buildings, focusing on the replacement of timber windows to balance heritage preservation with modern standards
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NewsCatnic launches Solarseam: a photovoltaic solution for standing seam roofs
According to the manufacturer, the system integrates flexible solar laminates bonded directly onto Catnic’s urban standing seam roofing panels
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CPDCPD 13 2025: Fire partitioning – test, extend and classify
Navigate the complexities of fire safety regulations for internal partitions with this module, sponsored by Siniat. Gain essential knowledge on testing, extended application and third-party classification to confidently specify compliant and high-performing systems
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CPDCPD 12 2025: The importance and principles of insulation
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this CPD module explores the key principles behind insulation performance and how specifiers can ensure that materials meet the required standards for modern construction
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NewsAI-DOMP moves into beta: Leeds Beckett’s AI platform for mould prevention enters real-world trials
The AI-enabled design diagnostics and optimisation system for mould prevention (AI-DOMP) – a collaboration between Leeds Beckett University’s CIDEL lab and BuildEco Ltd – has now entered beta testing phase
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CPDCPD 11 2025: Bi-fold and sliding doors for marine and coastal environments
Sponsored by Solarlux, this CPD module covers the specification of bi-fold and sliding doors for marine and coastal environments, focusing on performance, compliance and security