Episode 9 of the Building Insights podcast is now available

In the latest episode of the Building Insights podcast, netMAGmedia speaks to architect Bill Dunster OBE, a leading light in sustainable design globally, having pioneered several zero carbon developments in the UK since the 1990s, including the Stirling Prize-shortlisted BedZed... View Article

Why Jeremy Hunt needs to stimulate growth – by Wavensmere Homes

Speaking ahead of Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget announcement, James Dickens, managing director of Birmingham-based housebuilder Wavensmere Homes, said: “We are bracing ourselves for a lacklustre Budget, but every individual and business operating in the UK needs to believe there might... View Article

David Chipperfield awarded Pritzker Prize for 2023

David Chipperfield has been selected as the 2023 winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Founded in 1979, the honour is awarded annually to a living architect whose built work has “produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built... View Article

Leading Architecture Practice Awarded B Corp Status

March marks B Corp month, and a leading UK architectural practice is celebrating after being awarded coveted B Corp status in recognition of its social and environmental impact. The North East based Space Group, which incorporates Space Architects, Twinview, bimstore... View Article

Keeping up with ventilation requirements

Ruth MacEachern of EnviroVent looks at what the ventilation requirement changes for new homes mean for housebuilders in England and Wales, and how they can meet the challenge. 2022 was a year of significant change in the ventilation industry. Major... View Article

Heat pumps: Our low carbon future

Now is the time to act and start changing the way we heat and cool our homes. Paul Taylor of Panasonic discusses the significant role that heat pumps can play in helping to reduce emissions, energy consumption and costs. Decarbonisation... View Article

Futurebuild for a better built environment

7 – 9 MARCH EXCEL, LONDON Futurebuild 2023 is set to provide housebuilders and developers with the ideas, inspiration and innovative solutions that will help them create net zero buildings faster, more safely and more efficiently. Taking place at ExCeL... View Article

Staying up to speed with fire safety

Housebuilders and developers must stay up to date with the latest fire regulations to ensure compliance of a property portfolio is maintained. Here, Simon Jones of Kidde Safety Europe summarises the most recent updates to be aware of. If you... View Article