Mind the gap: how to conduct gap analysis

In an uncertain and unpredictable business environment, gap analysis can be a great way to assess your organisation's strengths and weaknesses. In the construction industry, it’s more important than ever…

What is NIMBYism (and is it a problem)?

Where does 'Not in My Backyard' opposition to new development come from, and what are the potential impacts of this philosophy? In the United Kingdom, urban planners have long had…

Forget the 15-minute city – Nordhavn wants you to have everything you need in five

An old industrial harbour in Copenhagen has become the centre of the city's plans for a sustainable future. Here's how it plans to offer its residents access to all their…

16 years on, Lakanal House continues to haunt the built environment

While the impact of the Grenfell Tower Fire and subsequent legislation continues to be felt to this day, another fire eight years prior served as an earlier warning sign that…

Understanding green building certifications: why should you get one?

More and more developers, businesses and homeowners are pursuing sustainability certification for their buildings, but is it actually worth it? The buildings our sector creates are at the centre of…

Be Part of the Change podcast episode 10 – Autism Awareness Month

The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of…

Modular construction 101: here’s how it’s making buildings sustainable

Modular construction isn’t just another design fad – it’s a growing trend with huge potential to help us realise a sustainable built environment. The impact of the built environment on…

What are smart cities (and are they the future of the built environment)?

Are smart cities another marketing buzzword in the built environment, or are they really the future of our urban infrastructure? You may well have heard of smart homes and smart…

Launching a social mobility network with 150 members

“We want to inspire people like us, because in the real estate sector, there aren’t many people that look like us." Name: Kadra Abdi Company: CBRE Kadra Abdi is a…

Your guide to the 14 types of surveyor

Surveying is a broad term that applies to a variety of different professions in the built environment. Here are 14 you need to know. It's easy to be overwhelmed by…

What is 3D printing in construction (and is it worth the hype)?

Many predict 3D printing could help revolutionise the way we approach construction in the built environment, but how much truth is there to this claim? With nations around the world…

What is embodied carbon (and what can we do about it)?

Reducing the amount of embodied carbon created in the construction process is one of the biggest challenges facing the built environment. The built environment has a pivotal role to play…