Landfill tax will not enable the circular economy

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has released a short report titled, ‘Going full circle: Making a circular economy work for builders’, which compares how other nations deal with waste in construction and makes eight recommendations for the UK Government... View Article

Avoiding overheating when using large glazing

How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages... View Article

RIBA launches Conservation Award

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced an expansion of its special awards programme, introducing a new Conservation Award for 2026. Judged nationally, the RIBA Conservation Award will celebrate historic buildings and places that have been creatively and... View Article

The rise of smart EV infrastructure for modern builds

Becky Hornby at Rolec explores why getting EV infrastructure right has become essential for developers in delivering Building Regulations Part S. It is not new to suggest that more needs to be done to tackle the current climate emergency. The... View Article