Road to net zero: unlocking the UK’s retrofit potential
Retrofitting existing buildings is essential to reaching net zero in the built environment, but policy and financing changes are needed to kick-start the UK’s retrofit market.
Environment
Understanding perceptions and opinions on ESG in construction
GlobalData's ESG survey in construction was structured according to environmental, social and governance factors, all...
UK Chancellor’s infrastructure spending plans expected to provide a significant boost for the construction industry
The UK economy was severely impacted by the virus outbreak and the subsequent lockdown measures,...
Prostyle announces start of residential complex development in Japan
Prostyle, an operator of real estate companies, has announced the start of development of a...
The world’s most expensive skyscrapers
The US has three of the world’s seven most expensive skyscrapers, while China and South...
Covid-19 disruption still heavily impacting construction operations in South America and Africa
GlobalData has been conducting surveys of construction industry executives globally to gauge the extent to which they have been subject to the impact of COVID-19. The pandemic and restrictions imposed on movement and economic activity...
Can architecture kick its concrete habit?
Concrete has laid the foundations for the modern world, but its carbon cost is a huge burden weighing down the fight against climate change. When it comes to moving on from concrete, how can architects...
Urning a place: when is a listed building not a building?
The five-year legal saga over the sale of two urns that were included on the UK’s protected buildings list has shed new light on the inconsistencies of listed building enforcement. Shakespeare Martineau planning partner Simon...
AIA to release models for coronavirus-safe stores and offices
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is set to release strategies and 3D models for retail stores and office spaces to help businesses to reopen safely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Forest City: An urban manifesto for a circular society
Stefano Boeri Architetti’s Smart Forest City plan for Cancun, Mexico, takes the concept of a green city to entirely new levels. Abi Millar looks at the project and considers what lessons can be learnt for...
A Moral Obligation: Net-Zero Design and the Fight Against Climate Change
With the built-up environment a serious contributor of carbon emissions, architects have a part to play in tackling climate change. While not yet a standard practice, net-zero design is surely the way forward, writes Ross...
