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
Featured articles and news
ECA digital series unveils road to net-zero.
Retrofit and Decarbonisation framework N9 launched
Aligned with LHCPG social value strategy and the Gold Standard.
Competence framework for sustainability
In the built environment launched by CIC and the Edge.
Institute of Roofing members welcomed into CIOB
IoR members transition to CIOB membership based on individual expertise and qualifications.
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Government responds to the final Grenfell Inquiry report
A with a brief summary with reactions to their response.
A brief description and background to this new February law.
Everything you need to know about building conservation and the historic environment.
NFCC publishes Industry White Paper on Remediation
Calling for a coordinated approach and cross-departmental Construction Skills Strategy to manage workforce development.
'who blames whom and for what, and there are three reasons for doing that: legal , cultural and moral"
How the Home Energy Model will be different from SAP
Comparing different building energy models.
Mapping approaches for standardisation.
UK Construction contract spending up at the start of 2025
New construction orders increase by 69 percent on December.
Preparing for the future: how specifiers can lead the way
As the construction industry prepares for the updated home and building efficiency standards.
Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment
A practical guide for built environment professionals.
Updating the minimum energy efficiency standards
Background and key points to the current consultation.
Heritage building skills and live-site training.