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Will smart cities be the future?
As we hurtle towards an increasingly urban society, we must be prepared to tackle the issues that come hand in hand with this transition...
May 31, 20232 min read


Birmingham's green transformation: everything you need to know
Birmingham City Council have shared plans to double the city’s green space as part of its 20-year transformation strategy. Under the...
May 18, 20231 min read


Supporting wellbeing in construction: where to get help
Recent data revealed that the suicide rate among construction workers is on the rise, having increased from 25.52 per 100,000 to 33.82...
May 17, 20232 min read


Top 150 consultants survey is open for entry!
Building has launched a new survey to collect data for its Top 150 Consultants 2023 league table. Construction consultancy firms are...
May 15, 20231 min read


Promoting problem-solving at work
As a business, it is natural to encounter problems as you grow and develop - especially in the world of construction. However, it’s how...
May 2, 20232 min read


Latest updates on the second staircase dilemma
The government has proposed that all residential buildings above 18m must have a second staircase for safety reasons. While this rule has...
Apr 5, 20231 min read


5 benefits of digitising your workflow
Using technology to automate and streamline construction projects, make them faster, more accurate, and more efficient. In this article,...
Mar 22, 20231 min read


TFL to launch over-station projects at Bank, Paddington and Southwark
Transport for London (TFL) have announced plans to launch over-station projects at Bank, Paddington and Southwark which will be used as...
Mar 7, 20232 min read


Building the Future Young Persons’ Advisory Panel to improve built environment for future
In a bid to improve the built environment, Building has announced the launch of its Young Persons’ Advisory Pane. The panel, which is...
Feb 27, 20231 min read


Construction growth up 5.7%
According to government data, 2022 saw construction grow by 5.7% - despite the decline in December. Driving the sector forwards was...
Feb 16, 20231 min read


How to show support for the trans community during national LGBTQ+ month
February marks national LGBTQ+ month, so we thought we’d take this opportunity to show our support for the trans community. Sadly,...
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Is hemp back in fashion?
Dating back to the 1600s, hemp has long been used as a key ingredient to make clothes, cosmetics, building materials and even medicine....
Feb 8, 20232 min read


London's skyline reimagined
Ten new skyscrapers will grace London’s city centre, with further towers planned for construction over the coming years. The chairman of...
Feb 1, 20232 min read


Digital Construction Week 2023: everything you need to know
Digital Construction Week is a two day event which offers insight into the latest developments across the built environment, as well as...
Jan 30, 20231 min read


5 steps to improving your motivation for 2023
It's time to get motivated again and smash those career goals! We hope you managed to take some time to rest over the festive period and...
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Fit out trends to look out for this year
With 2023 well and truly upon us, it’s time to consider what fit out trends we can expect over the course of the year, and what they mean...
Jan 9, 20232 min read


5 ways to unwind this Christmas
The built environment is an exceptionally busy industry to work in and what better excuse than Christmas to kick back and relax for a few...
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Helping your workforce navigate the cost of living crisis
With the cost of living crisis in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about the best ways to support your workforce. Here’s a few...
Dec 12, 20222 min read


Construction trends for 2023
It’s an exciting time to be a part of the construction industry which is undergoing massive change in terms of sustainability, technology...
Dec 7, 20222 min read


Supporting LGBTQ+ professionals in the built environment
Unfortunately, harassment, discrimination and exclusion is still very much the experience for a number of employees in the built...
Dec 5, 20222 min read

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