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CPD 06 2025: How glass mineral wool insulation supports net zero building design
The built environment is facing a defining challenge. As of 2021, buildings and construction activities accounted for approximately 42% of annual global CO₂ emissions, underscoring the industry’s significant share of the climate crisis. In the UK alone, construction processes were responsible for over 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions ...
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CPD 05 2025: Enhancing thermal performance
Despite decades of innovation in building materials, energy modelling and regulations, one stubborn truth remains: too many buildings still underperform. The design promises one level of energy efficiency – on paper – but the built reality often tells another story. This so-called performance gap is not just a technical oversight; ...
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Ȧ for growth: how can the sector make the most of investment in the Oxford-Cambridge arc?
Our Ȧ the Future Think Tank regional roundtable last month focused on the opportunities presented by the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
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Tackling the challenges in Ȧ Safety Act compliance
A recent roundtable, hosted in partnership with construction software company Procore, explored the challenges the Ȧ Safety Act has created and the solutions industry needs to be compliant. Jordan Marshall reports
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CPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
Understanding and improving a building’s energy performance is critical in addressing the climate emergency. This module, sponsored by Vectorworks, explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs.
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CPD 03 2025: Segmental retaining walls for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments. Covering key aspects from initial planning through to construction, it highlights how solutions can address site-specific requirements.
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Women in Construction: Monique Suksmaningsih, principal and head of the Singapore studio, Broadway Malyan
This is part of a special report produced in partnership with Gleeds
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Women in Construction: Smita Sawdadkar, delivery head of the quality management team at the Global Technology Center, AtkinsRéalis
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Spotlight on PFAS: The issue of forever chemicals
Introduction Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are synthetic chemicals found in various industrial and consumer products. Their persistence in the environment raises significant concerns. PFAS are used in industries such as automotive, aviation, defense, and construction, as well as in household ...
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Women in Construction: Molatela Motsepe, head of people and culture for the UAE, McLaren Construction
This is part of a special report produced in partnership with Gleeds
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Women in Construction: Jhoana Montalbán, deputy manager of infrastructure financing department, Cofide
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Women in Construction: Julie Kjestrup, head of policy and thought leadership, Velux
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Women in Construction: Mariam Issoufou, founder, Mariam Issoufou Architects
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Women in Construction: Elly Hoult, chief operating officer and deputy chief executive officer, Peabody
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Women in Construction: Irene Garcia, built environment lead, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance
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Why diversity is the blueprint for the built environment’s future
Amplifying female voices in this traditionally male-dominated field can help to break down longstanding barriers, writes Richard Steer, chair of Gleeds Worldwide
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Women in Construction: Leanne Broderick, managing director for regional building, Sisk
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Women in Construction: Sirobè Carstafhnur, leasing project manager, US General Services Administration
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Built environment education – why integrated industry led programmes will unlock our future talent pipeline
Industry leaders must revolutionise built environment education rather than relying on government intervention, writes Peter Barker, partner, Ryder Architecture
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CPD 02 2025: Hard landscaping specification for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores permeable paving as part of a sustainable drainage system solution for housing developments, highlighting the benefits and challenges, alongside best practice guidance for design, construction and maintenance.