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Building Safety recap November, 2025
What we missed, what we didn't, and what we must remember; in brief and in detail.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Buildin...
What we missed, what we didn't, and what we must remember; in brief and in detail.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Buildin...
December 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Building Safety recap November, 2025
What we missed, what we didn't, and what we must remember; in brief and in detail.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Buildin...
What we missed, what we didn't, and what we must remember; in brief and in detail.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Buildin...
From construction apprentice to CIOB hub vice-chair
The story of one professional and his journey of development. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/From_co...
The story of one professional and his journey of development. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/From_co...
December 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
From construction apprentice to CIOB hub vice-chair
The story of one professional and his journey of development. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/From_co...
The story of one professional and his journey of development. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/From_co...
December 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
IHBC, 9 Dec
‘Jobs etc.’ services spans disciplines, levels & sectors, with practice standards delivering public benefit. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44843
‘Jobs etc.’ services spans disciplines, levels & sectors, with practice standards delivering public benefit. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44843
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
IHBC, 9 Dec
‘Jobs etc.’ services spans disciplines, levels & sectors, with practice standards delivering public benefit. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44843
‘Jobs etc.’ services spans disciplines, levels & sectors, with practice standards delivering public benefit. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44843
Building Centre, until 9 Jan
Phoenix Rising: visions for rebuilding Ukraine.
www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/exh...
Phoenix Rising: visions for rebuilding Ukraine.
www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/exh...
December 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Building Centre, until 9 Jan
Phoenix Rising: visions for rebuilding Ukraine.
www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/exh...
Phoenix Rising: visions for rebuilding Ukraine.
www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/exh...
The Pride in Place Programme
Neighbourhoods networks, boards and a dedicated communities delivery unit for the 10 year programme. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_UK_...
Neighbourhoods networks, boards and a dedicated communities delivery unit for the 10 year programme. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_UK_...
December 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Pride in Place Programme
Neighbourhoods networks, boards and a dedicated communities delivery unit for the 10 year programme. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_UK_...
Neighbourhoods networks, boards and a dedicated communities delivery unit for the 10 year programme. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_UK_...
Staircase safety
Safe by design: why staircase safety deserves greater attention. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Safe_by...
Safe by design: why staircase safety deserves greater attention. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Safe_by...
December 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Staircase safety
Safe by design: why staircase safety deserves greater attention. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Safe_by...
Safe by design: why staircase safety deserves greater attention. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Safe_by...
The benefits of UK cross laminated timber
A perspective from Scotland's national innovation centre for construction and the built environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Cross_l...
A perspective from Scotland's national innovation centre for construction and the built environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Cross_l...
December 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The benefits of UK cross laminated timber
A perspective from Scotland's national innovation centre for construction and the built environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Cross_l...
A perspective from Scotland's national innovation centre for construction and the built environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Cross_l...
Reusing empty properties in the built environment
Initiatives, programmes and policies for a persistent, past and present problem. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Reusing...
Initiatives, programmes and policies for a persistent, past and present problem. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Reusing...
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Reusing empty properties in the built environment
Initiatives, programmes and policies for a persistent, past and present problem. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Reusing...
Initiatives, programmes and policies for a persistent, past and present problem. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Reusing...
The AT Podcast
Catch-up on previous Architectural Technology episodes before the next on the 19th of December.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Arc...
Catch-up on previous Architectural Technology episodes before the next on the 19th of December.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Arc...
December 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The AT Podcast
Catch-up on previous Architectural Technology episodes before the next on the 19th of December.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Arc...
Catch-up on previous Architectural Technology episodes before the next on the 19th of December.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Arc...
Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy
DESNZ report warmly welcomed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Workfor...
DESNZ report warmly welcomed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Workfor...
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy
DESNZ report warmly welcomed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Workfor...
DESNZ report warmly welcomed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Workfor...
John Ashurst: practitioner, writer and educator. A giant in the field of building conservation. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/John_As...
December 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
John Ashurst: practitioner, writer and educator. A giant in the field of building conservation. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/John_As...
Constructionarium
Not-for-profit organisation providing residential experiential learning to students or employees of the built environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Constru...
Not-for-profit organisation providing residential experiential learning to students or employees of the built environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Constru...
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Constructionarium
Not-for-profit organisation providing residential experiential learning to students or employees of the built environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Constru...
Not-for-profit organisation providing residential experiential learning to students or employees of the built environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Constru...
IHBC, 2 Dec
‘Failings at every level’ resulted in botched insulation scheme, MPs told. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44780
‘Failings at every level’ resulted in botched insulation scheme, MPs told. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44780
December 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
IHBC, 2 Dec
‘Failings at every level’ resulted in botched insulation scheme, MPs told. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44780
‘Failings at every level’ resulted in botched insulation scheme, MPs told. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44780
Boiler Upgrade Scheme update and consultation
Now includes air to air and heat batteries with investigation of further alternative heating systems.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Boiler_...
Now includes air to air and heat batteries with investigation of further alternative heating systems.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Boiler_...
December 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Boiler Upgrade Scheme update and consultation
Now includes air to air and heat batteries with investigation of further alternative heating systems.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Boiler_...
Now includes air to air and heat batteries with investigation of further alternative heating systems.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Boiler_...
Offices stand empty while Ireland faces housing shortages. New report: Building Adaptably: How the construction sector can future proof Irish cities. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Offices...
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Offices stand empty while Ireland faces housing shortages. New report: Building Adaptably: How the construction sector can future proof Irish cities. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Offices...
U-turn on day one protection from unfair dismissal
Government not implementing day one workers’ rights to claim unfair dismissal is welcomed says ECA. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ECA_sup...
Government not implementing day one workers’ rights to claim unfair dismissal is welcomed says ECA. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ECA_sup...
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
U-turn on day one protection from unfair dismissal
Government not implementing day one workers’ rights to claim unfair dismissal is welcomed says ECA. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ECA_sup...
Government not implementing day one workers’ rights to claim unfair dismissal is welcomed says ECA. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ECA_sup...
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Guidance Framework for Principal Contractor Competence. New free BESA guidance addresses growing confusion in the new building safety regime. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BESA_Gu...
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Guidance Framework for Principal Contractor Competence. New free BESA guidance addresses growing confusion in the new building safety regime. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BESA_Gu...
CIAT 60th anniversary celebration brings new President Usman Yaqub PCIAT inaugurated at the AGM, with weekend was rounded off with a celebratory Gala. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/CIAT_60...
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
CIAT 60th anniversary celebration brings new President Usman Yaqub PCIAT inaugurated at the AGM, with weekend was rounded off with a celebratory Gala. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/CIAT_60...
New transparent fire safety certification follows whitepaper. A transparent future for construction products with new golden thread third-party certification programme. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/New_tra...
December 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM
New transparent fire safety certification follows whitepaper. A transparent future for construction products with new golden thread third-party certification programme. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/New_tra...
Helping avoid the skills gaps in construction
The CIOB Academy and mentoring programmes to share knowledge with this and the next generation.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Helping...
The CIOB Academy and mentoring programmes to share knowledge with this and the next generation.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Helping...
December 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Helping avoid the skills gaps in construction
The CIOB Academy and mentoring programmes to share knowledge with this and the next generation.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Helping...
The CIOB Academy and mentoring programmes to share knowledge with this and the next generation.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Helping...
UK sustainable building products partnership announced. ASBP and BE-ST look to increase the UK’s use of sustainable building products. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK_sust...
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
UK sustainable building products partnership announced. ASBP and BE-ST look to increase the UK’s use of sustainable building products. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK_sust...
ECA given lifetime achievement award
At the SELECT anniversary ball as it moves into its 125th year. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ECA_giv...
At the SELECT anniversary ball as it moves into its 125th year. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ECA_giv...
December 2, 2025 at 6:33 AM
ECA given lifetime achievement award
At the SELECT anniversary ball as it moves into its 125th year. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ECA_giv...
At the SELECT anniversary ball as it moves into its 125th year. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ECA_giv...
The Cottage in Interwar England. From hovel to heaven - not just another outpouring of affection for the English cottage. Book review. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Cot...
November 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Cottage in Interwar England. From hovel to heaven - not just another outpouring of affection for the English cottage. Book review. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Cot...