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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...
DB Newsletter, 25 Nov
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November 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
DB Newsletter, 25 Nov
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Construction and the autumn Budget 2025
"Getting spades in the ground and cranes in the sky", the budget in brief with industry reactions. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Constru...
"Getting spades in the ground and cranes in the sky", the budget in brief with industry reactions. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Constru...
November 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Construction and the autumn Budget 2025
"Getting spades in the ground and cranes in the sky", the budget in brief with industry reactions. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Constru...
"Getting spades in the ground and cranes in the sky", the budget in brief with industry reactions. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Constru...
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill final reading
In brief with terms and amendments as it passes its final reading before Royal assent. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Pla...
In brief with terms and amendments as it passes its final reading before Royal assent. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Pla...
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill final reading
In brief with terms and amendments as it passes its final reading before Royal assent. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Pla...
In brief with terms and amendments as it passes its final reading before Royal assent. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Pla...
From Crafts in Crisis to Rubbish in Retrofit
IHBC Parliamentary Briefing launches 5 commitments to help heritage skills in conservation. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/From_Cr...
IHBC Parliamentary Briefing launches 5 commitments to help heritage skills in conservation. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/From_Cr...
November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
From Crafts in Crisis to Rubbish in Retrofit
IHBC Parliamentary Briefing launches 5 commitments to help heritage skills in conservation. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/From_Cr...
IHBC Parliamentary Briefing launches 5 commitments to help heritage skills in conservation. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/From_Cr...
COP 30 Belém, Brazil
Context for construction and main outcomes in brief.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/COP_30_...
Context for construction and main outcomes in brief.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/COP_30_...
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
COP 30 Belém, Brazil
Context for construction and main outcomes in brief.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/COP_30_...
Context for construction and main outcomes in brief.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/COP_30_...
Safety community
Join the Building Safety Linkedin group to stay up-to-date and join the debate. www.linkedin.com/showcase/105...
Join the Building Safety Linkedin group to stay up-to-date and join the debate. www.linkedin.com/showcase/105...
November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Safety community
Join the Building Safety Linkedin group to stay up-to-date and join the debate. www.linkedin.com/showcase/105...
Join the Building Safety Linkedin group to stay up-to-date and join the debate. www.linkedin.com/showcase/105...
Environmental sustainability and housing growth
Sixth Report of Session 2024-26. The Environmental Audit Committee key points in brief. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Environ...
Sixth Report of Session 2024-26. The Environmental Audit Committee key points in brief. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Environ...
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Environmental sustainability and housing growth
Sixth Report of Session 2024-26. The Environmental Audit Committee key points in brief. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Environ...
Sixth Report of Session 2024-26. The Environmental Audit Committee key points in brief. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Environ...
The CIAT Climate Society
From launch to circular economy, part Z and other initiatives with this open AT professional society. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_CIA...
From launch to circular economy, part Z and other initiatives with this open AT professional society. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_CIA...
November 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The CIAT Climate Society
From launch to circular economy, part Z and other initiatives with this open AT professional society. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_CIA...
From launch to circular economy, part Z and other initiatives with this open AT professional society. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_CIA...
Driving environmental professionalism across construction. Ongoing work between CIOB and the Society for the Environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Driving...
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Driving environmental professionalism across construction. Ongoing work between CIOB and the Society for the Environment. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Driving...
BSRIA expands publications team with major hire
John Taylor joins as Publications Manager. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BSRIA_e...
John Taylor joins as Publications Manager. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BSRIA_e...
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BSRIA expands publications team with major hire
John Taylor joins as Publications Manager. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BSRIA_e...
John Taylor joins as Publications Manager. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BSRIA_e...
Inclusive, values-based conservation. What matters and why, and to whom? The importance of being open to different views of heritage. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Inclusi...
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Inclusive, values-based conservation. What matters and why, and to whom? The importance of being open to different views of heritage. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Inclusi...
Artificial Intelligence for smaller construction firms
Identify practical problems and build simple processes before adding AI to solve problems. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_Pract...
Identify practical problems and build simple processes before adding AI to solve problems. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_Pract...
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Artificial Intelligence for smaller construction firms
Identify practical problems and build simple processes before adding AI to solve problems. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_Pract...
Identify practical problems and build simple processes before adding AI to solve problems. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_Pract...
IHBC signpost, 18 Nov
Optimism for AI in construction but skills shortages and integration challenges adoption. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44635
Optimism for AI in construction but skills shortages and integration challenges adoption. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44635
November 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
IHBC signpost, 18 Nov
Optimism for AI in construction but skills shortages and integration challenges adoption. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44635
Optimism for AI in construction but skills shortages and integration challenges adoption. newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk?p=44635
BSRIA, Nov
BSRIA knowledge; Technical guides and industry best practice. www.bsria.com/uk/knowledge/
BSRIA knowledge; Technical guides and industry best practice. www.bsria.com/uk/knowledge/
November 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
BSRIA, Nov
BSRIA knowledge; Technical guides and industry best practice. www.bsria.com/uk/knowledge/
BSRIA knowledge; Technical guides and industry best practice. www.bsria.com/uk/knowledge/
Safety community
Join the Building Safety Linkedin group to stay up-to-date and join the debate. www.linkedin.com/showcase/105...
Join the Building Safety Linkedin group to stay up-to-date and join the debate. www.linkedin.com/showcase/105...
November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Safety community
Join the Building Safety Linkedin group to stay up-to-date and join the debate. www.linkedin.com/showcase/105...
Join the Building Safety Linkedin group to stay up-to-date and join the debate. www.linkedin.com/showcase/105...
The GB CPR amendments in context
Upcoming construction product regulation changes in the UK and EU. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_GB_...
Upcoming construction product regulation changes in the UK and EU. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_GB_...
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The GB CPR amendments in context
Upcoming construction product regulation changes in the UK and EU. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_GB_...
Upcoming construction product regulation changes in the UK and EU. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_GB_...
Understanding the role of quality materials
Quality starts at the source. From confidence to competency and critical to safe construction.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Underst...
Quality starts at the source. From confidence to competency and critical to safe construction.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Underst...
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Understanding the role of quality materials
Quality starts at the source. From confidence to competency and critical to safe construction.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Underst...
Quality starts at the source. From confidence to competency and critical to safe construction.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Underst...
The Flexible Skills Programme Wales
A Welsh Government funded initiative for employers to cover 50% of accredited training costs. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Fle...
A Welsh Government funded initiative for employers to cover 50% of accredited training costs. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Fle...
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Flexible Skills Programme Wales
A Welsh Government funded initiative for employers to cover 50% of accredited training costs. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Fle...
A Welsh Government funded initiative for employers to cover 50% of accredited training costs. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Fle...
BSRIA, 3 Dec
Webinar - Unlocking Growth: Updates on the Asia Pacific Air Conditioning Market.
www.bsria.com/uk/news/arti...
Webinar - Unlocking Growth: Updates on the Asia Pacific Air Conditioning Market.
www.bsria.com/uk/news/arti...
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 AM
BSRIA, 3 Dec
Webinar - Unlocking Growth: Updates on the Asia Pacific Air Conditioning Market.
www.bsria.com/uk/news/arti...
Webinar - Unlocking Growth: Updates on the Asia Pacific Air Conditioning Market.
www.bsria.com/uk/news/arti...
CLC, 13 Nov
Construction output grew by 0.2% in September 2025.
www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/constru...
Construction output grew by 0.2% in September 2025.
www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/constru...
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 AM
CLC, 13 Nov
Construction output grew by 0.2% in September 2025.
www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/constru...
Construction output grew by 0.2% in September 2025.
www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/constru...
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Gov UK, 14 Nov
Open consultation: Building control: charges, notices and certificates. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Open consultation: Building control: charges, notices and certificates. www.gov.uk/government/c...
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Gov UK, 14 Nov
Open consultation: Building control: charges, notices and certificates. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Open consultation: Building control: charges, notices and certificates. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Explaining the UK Government’s late payment reforms
Proposals to reshape the long recognised barrier to SME growth.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Explain...
Proposals to reshape the long recognised barrier to SME growth.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Explain...
November 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Explaining the UK Government’s late payment reforms
Proposals to reshape the long recognised barrier to SME growth.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Explain...
Proposals to reshape the long recognised barrier to SME growth.
www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Explain...
Industry calls for electricity levy reduction
50 signatories address Government on the matter in an open letter. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Industr...
50 signatories address Government on the matter in an open letter. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Industr...
November 18, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Industry calls for electricity levy reduction
50 signatories address Government on the matter in an open letter. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Industr...
50 signatories address Government on the matter in an open letter. www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Industr...