Insight

Here's a look at what makes up a typical day for an energy assessor.

The housebuilding industry has a vital role to play in providing homes that maximise efficiency and minimise waste.

Imagine the scene. Five thousand people in navy blue suits and you’ve identified 'The One'.

Transitional relief is designed to phase in changes in so that an occupier facing a large increase in rateable value doesn’t immediately bear the full brunt of an overnight increase in liability.

Will the launch of new building regulations help us move towards an affordable and deliverable model for net zero carbon that will genuinely impact on living costs?

The long overdue introduction of a new version of the software used for non-domestic energy performance certificates in England was given a hard launch on 15 June.

Although few will be able to boast of a brand as big and recognisable as the multi-media powerhouse that is Disney, there are lessons to be learned for us all.

Research by BECG suggests political battle lines are already being drawn when it comes to net zero.

A new survey by BECG suggests both the public and MPs remain unconvinced about levelling up.

Supply of materials and rising prices are affecting all sectors and, in these challenging times, having good relationships with suppliers and merchants is more important than ever.

Now the dust has settled following some dramatic local election results here in Greater Manchester, we can take some time to pick over what Leadership changes mean for city-region governance.

One important and disruptive section of the Levelling Up Bill aims to revitalise our high streets by forcing landlords to let properties at low rents.

We are still awaiting a review on energy performance certificates, the results of which could spell more situations that trigger EPCs.

With Government encouraging regeneration of our high streets, it has never been more important to understand the attitudes of the people who already live there.

One of the key discussions at the Connected North conference in Manchester centred around gigabit rollout and how programmes like Project Gigabit will impact businesses and homes.

As the built environment community waits with bated breath to see whether further planning reforms will be announced, I look at some of the challenges.

When your building is empty and you want to refurbish, here are eight points you should consider before proceeding.

The pre-election period can be problematic for those looking to bring forward development.

It isn’t entirely true that the customer is always right, but it is certainly true that we should always be right for the customer.

After more than two years of prevarication and delayed proceedings due to Covid, a long-running battle with Trafford Council was finally settled.