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Environmental Product Declarations are reshaping construction transparency, but inconsistent standards create specification challenges. Stephanie Palmer of wienerberger explores whether standardisation is the solution – and if it’s truly achievable. It’s no secret that product data transparency matters more than ever... View Article

A round table of housebuilders, consultants, academics and the construction supply chain convened this week to discuss strategies for maintaining a focus on building fabric for housebuilders complying with the new Future Homes Standard, against a narrative dominated by heating... View Article

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the launch of the Coalition for Life Cycle Emissions Alignment and Reporting (CLEAR); a global initiative designed to harmonise the measurement and reporting of whole-life carbon emissions across the global built environment.... View Article

Planning permission has been granted for a new, 77-bed development in Coalville, specifically designed for over-55s, representing a major step forward in the town’s masterplan. Multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p Ltd has secured planning consent for the redevelopment of land next... View Article

Following the success of their inaugural event in November 2025, Larsen Architecture has announced the return of its Designer Studio, taking place on 29 and 30 April at the acclaimed Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter. Founded by local... View Article

Too many firms still think of BIM as a mere modelling tool but in fact it is capable of far, far more, argues Digital Design Manager at chapmanbdsp Miklos Magyar. From its first appearance in built environment parlance in the... View Article

CIBSE Certification has officially launched its refreshed brand identity, marking the next phase of its evolution following the recent brand refresh of CIBSE. The updated identity aligns closely with the core CIBSE brand while introducing a distinct and recognisable visual... View Article

Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to confirm that contractual agreements have now been finalised with lead contractor Willmott Dixon. This signals the exciting next step in delivering modern, high-quality leisure facilities. The forthcoming redevelopment, which is intended to... View Article

P+HS Architects and leading offsite manufacturer McAvoy are pleased to confirm that the Lynfield Mount Hospital New Build and Refurbishment project has received Full Business Case approval from the Department of Health and Social Care marking a major milestone for the £65m... View Article

A proposal by Nissen Richards Studio to refurbish and extend The Wiener Holocaust Library in London’s Bloomsbury Conservation Area has been granted planning permission by The London Borough of Camden. The scheme will see the refurbishment of part of the... View Article

New research from MRA Research suggests sustainability is becoming more important in architectural design, but cost pressures still inhibit specification decisions. First off, the good news, as you might hope, or even expect, sustainability is high on the agenda for... View Article

FCBStudios has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner for the £1bn Eastgate Quarter regeneration in Leeds city centre. The landmark mixed-use scheme, led by a joint venture between Khalbros and Torsion Group, will transform the final major regeneration site... View Article

John Robertson Architects (JRA) has completed the repositioning of 20 Gresham Street, a key office asset directly adjacent to the City’s Guildhall complex. The refurbishment has significantly increased the office’s amenity provision, whilst bringing the building to contemporary leasing requirements.... View Article

With the Future Homes Standard publication only 24 hours old, netMAGmedia hosted a Building Insights LIVE round table at Asia House in London, to look at the impacts for housebuilders around new approaches to heating and renewables in particular, and... View Article

Designed by Iglo Architects as a physical manifestation of YC INOX’s operational strength in Türkiye, this building is not merely a production facility, but a synthesis of the brand’s corporate memory and the site’s topographical character. During the design process,... View Article

March 2026 | Project Management and Quantity Surveying Consultancy, Selway Joyce has announced that Katherine Innes Consulting (KIC) and its founder, Katie Innes, have joined the firm to strengthen its offer across the heritage, culture and education sectors. The move forms part of Selway... View Article