Category Archives: Sector NewsBlog

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is honoured and proud to announce that His Majesty, King Charles III, has become patron of the Institution, marking an historic continuation of royal support since 1881, when RICS first received its Royal … Continue reading →

Historic Environment Scotland(HES) is seeking views on updated selection guidance for Scotland’s inventory of historic battlefields. image: HES

Richard Harral will be taking the helm as Chief Executive as CABE moves forward with its strategy to support members and professionals to deliver a more competent construction industry.

Yorkshire’s heritage – ranging from the 11th to 20th century – has been celebrated at the recent RIBA Yorkshire Awards, with prizes handed out to sensitive restorations of social housing (Park Hill Phase 2) and historic monuments (Clifford’s Tower). image: … Continue reading →

Four new members will join the Board of Natural England. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has set out the party’s plans for the next generation of new towns ‘fit for the future’. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

A new survey from the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) says it has uncovered a significant knowledge gap among UK homeowners regarding renewable heating technologies. image for illustration

Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) has collaborated to establish common definition of ‘Statutory’ in workplace and facilities management. image for illustration

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has been selected as a preferred delivery partner for the Planning Skills Fund, a new five-year industry programme aimed at increasing skills and capacity in Local Planning Authorities across the UK. image for illustration: … Continue reading →

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the appointment of members to its permanent Standards and Regulation Board (SRB), as nearly 300 candidates applied for the five RICS member and five independent members roles on the Board.

The winners of the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) Awards 2024 have been announced.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has emphasised the importance of the upcoming General Election in addressing the housing crisis and improving the planning system Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a General Election to be held on 4 July 2024 stating ‘The time to act is now’

The Institute has published its Be the change to lead the future of our built environment document, calling on political parties to work more closely with the built environment sector to tackle significant issues facing the country

The Royal Town Planning Institute would like to congratulate Nick Wright and Jeanie Russell on being elected Fellows of the Institute.

The Top Ten Endangered Victorian and Edwardian Buildings list 2024 has been revealed by the Victorian Society’s President.

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a series of reforms that would see a Labour government ‘get Britain building again’. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a four point policy platform which outlines the key opportunities for the next government that will radically transform the places we live, work and play. image for illustration: Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced … Continue reading →

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the next UK General Election on 4 July, outlining how a future government can support the built environment sector. image for illustration: Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with … Continue reading →

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and Minister for Industry and Economic Security Alan Mak have brought together leaders from across the construction industry to sign up to ‘Five Client Carbon Commitments’ – pledges which will help the sector to achieve … Continue reading →

The Sustainable Development Foundation(SDF) has hosted a new paper from the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA), that identifies a number of barriers to best practice retrofit of traditional solid wall buildings. image for illustration

Thanks to a major grant of £5.3m from the National Heritage Memorial Fund we are now able to begin rescuing Mavisbank: one of the most important buildings at risk in Britain. image for illustration: Mavisbank – en:William Adam (architect), Public … Continue reading →

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has met with Baroness Swinburne to discuss our concerns about the draft Future Homes and Buildings Standard.

The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) has issued a briefing on ‘The impact of climate change on cultural heritage’. image for illustration

SPAB’s ‘The Best Loved Award’ recognises and celebrates old buildings getting the maintenance they deserve, and the people looking after them.