Top 20 news stories of 2021
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Our 20 most popular news stories in 2021 were:
- Changes to approved document L and F and new approved document O
- BREEAM International New Construction Version 6
- Charter for diversity and inclusion in construction and special report launched by CIOB
- COP26: A BSRIA summary
- Changes to Building Regulations Part F
- Global construction market projections from 2020 to 2030
- Examining the 2021 construction materials shortage
- Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
- The golden thread and BS 8644-1
- BS 8210:2020 facilities maintenance management code of practice
- The Burrell Collection
- Scotland publishes plans to reach net zero targets with Heat in Buildings Strategy
- R404A phase out
- CIAT responds to the architects' regulation review
- June 2021 construction product availability statement
- 2021 UK HVAC trends: winners and losers
- 2021 PRS electrical safety standards
- Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021
- Net Zero Toolkit
- BBA becomes an Approved Body for UKCA Marking
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Four new types of prior approval for solar developments
Online Planning Portal application types from 5 September.
Election fails to spark construction industry revival
Contract awards and planning; post election.
Making diversity and inclusion easy for SMEs
The CIOB tool for companies with limited resources.
Sustainable Futures: Redefining Retrofit for Net Zero Living
BSRIA Briefing 2024, initial speakers announced.
Looking back at the UK's first Passivhaus leisure centre
Reflections on St Sidwell’s Point with CIAT.
A-Level results and electrical apprenticeships
Electrical Skills Index highlights areas with skills shortages.
One of the world's more unusual drive-throughs.
A quick introduction.
Hadrian's Wall Path and the national trails
The trails are heritage assets in their own right.
Articles on timely advice and hydraulic lime.
Building Designers Association of Australia
CIAT and BDAA sign Memorandum of Understanding.
Built Environment Inclusive partners issue statement committed to inclusion.
Building regulation requirements can have unintended consequences.
CIOB announces 2024/25 vice president
Sustainability champion Professor Saul Humphrey.
Accelerating towards a net-zero built environment.