2nd December 2016
The drive for change is a journey we need to take together
This week we took a major step forward in the drive to create sustainable buildings that promote health and well-being for occupants.
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29th June 2016
New Asset Risk and Resilience training course
Risk is inherent in everything we do and uncertainties need to be managed. Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the fundamental need to manage risk as a major part of their management and future business strategies. An enterprise-wide approach to risk management allows organisations to consider the potential impact of all types of risks upon … Continue reading “New Asset Risk and Resilience training course”
17th September 2015
UK leading capabilities on sustainable urbanisation
The research project was primarily desk-based looking at a wide range of publications across the multiple sectors involved in urban development. I also held two expert group workshops involving representatives from industry (large companies and SMEs), academia, government and cities. The experts shared their perceptions on where the UK is truly leading. The report gives … Continue reading “UK leading capabilities on sustainable urbanisation”
25th November 2015
Utilising data – Open & Big Data in construction
The UK is now becoming a much more digitised community, and data is being collected in a range of different ways. However, it is now important that organisations truly understand how to successfully analyse this data in order for improvements to be made. This article discusses how data can be used to inform decisions, and … Continue reading “Utilising data – Open & Big Data in construction”
4th December 2015
Design for Deconstruction – helping construction unlock the benefits of the Circular Economy
The emerging principles of the circular economy are driving greater resource efficiency. Construction and the built environment is the single biggest user of materials and generator of waste in the UK economy. Effectively dealing with buildings at the end of their life has the potential to unlock significant economic value. However the value that can … Continue reading “Design for Deconstruction – helping construction unlock the benefits of the Circular Economy”
14th January 2019
HSCD – Targeting Improvements in Housing Conditions and Public Health
Now used by 26 different local authorities throughout the UK, BRE’s HSCD targets improvements in housing conditions and helps to improve the standard of public health. Anabel Ramirez Aragon of BRE’s Housing & Health team writes. The Housing Stock Condition Database (HSCD) is the third online tool from the BRE Housing and Health team. The … Continue reading “HSCD – Targeting Improvements in Housing Conditions and Public Health”
19th October 2016
Delivering Sustainability Digitally
On 4th October the Constructing Excellence theme groups on Digital Construction and Sustainability got together at the Turner & Townsend London offices to look at Delivering Sustainability Digitally. Chaired by Paul Toyne the session explored how digital technologies and data can provide evidence to support sustainable decision making. BIM (Building Information Modelling) was a key … Continue reading “Delivering Sustainability Digitally”
29th March 2017
Local Authorities: how to support the delivery of quality, sustainable housing?
UKGBC recently released a green paper proposing a key leadership role for cities and local authorities in the support of the delivery of new homes.
4th January 2017
BREEAM at SAIE Innovation – The Italian Job
Agnese Riccetti of the BREEAM International team reports from SAIE Expo in Bologna, held at the end of October 2016.
24th October 2018
Connecting people and place: the benefits of a Digital Built Britain
With the BRE Cities Convention just a few weeks away, two of our speakers and both leading lights of the built environment world provide an insight into what is really driving connected, smart places and a Digital Built Britain. “The drive for a Digital Built Britain resulted from the pressing need for a more productive, … Continue reading “Connecting people and place: the benefits of a Digital Built Britain”