Winner: Midland Heart for Project 80 – Eco Drive, a research and development programme in conjunction with Birmingham City University, product manufacturers, industry bodies and contractors to better understand the Future Homes Standard challenge
Highly commended: Architectural Conservation Professionals for the Former Engine Station, a project that shows how small, unused buildings can have a big, positive impact on the local community
Some lingering effects of Covid-19 could jeopardise safety in construction. Ed Barnes, Product Innovation Manager at health and safety company Seton, reveals the dangers of sign blindness
Douglas Masterson, Technical Manager for the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers, discusses the importance, specification, inspection and maintenance of fire doors
If the construction industry is going to meet the UK’s net-zero carbon targets by 2050, it needs to make significant changes now. Professionals must collaborate and build on their understanding of the environmental challenges that lie ahead.
Tim Turney, Global Marketing Manager at workplace hazard monitoring business Casella, on how environmental boundary monitoring can help identify potential hazards, ensure compliance and protect the public
The BPF Pipes Group has updated its guidance for engineers designing polyethylene pressure pipe systems for below-ground gas applications. Julia Trew, Standards and Technical Manager at BPF Pipes Group, outlines what’s new
Steve Dunning, Managing Director of Martindale Electric, explores why building engineers must ensure safe isolation processes are part of all projects involving electricity
Building engineers are often called to court as expert witnesses. But their independence must not be compromised, says Meera Shah, Content Editor and lawyer (non-practising) at Bond Solon
The Grenfell disaster and Hackitt Review have tightened the regulatory system around high-rise buildings. Dorian Lawrence, Managing Director at FR Consultants, assesses what’s changed
The Grenfell Tower fire led to combustible materials being banned in tall buildings. John Duffin, Managing Director at Keyfix, outlines the impact this has had on the design and construction of tall buildings
The Building Safety Act 2022 represents a new era of accountability for the construction industry. Marcus Parnham, Commercial Director at Profab Access, explores its implications for building engineers
Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1032: A reporter is concerned about the monitoring of PV panels and whether all possible lessons are being learned
Part L of the Building Regulations now mandates the use of pipe seals, bringing energy efficiency and health and safety benefits, explains Alex Lever, Director of PipeSnug
A recent review has challenged the UK’s approach to asbestos, which is likely to become increasingly prominent in the race to net zero, says James Dodgson, SOCOTEC’s Commercial Director for asbestos
