What kind of leader are you? 7 types of leadership styles

Knowing what type of management style you have - and what kind your organisation needs - can make you a more competent leader. Effective leadership in the built environment can…

10 innovative technologies shaping the future of architecture

The architectural industry is being transformed by digital transformation and technological innovation. Here are 10 of the most exciting developments in this space. When you hear the word ‘architecture’, you…

Defining the circular economy: what is it (and how does it work)?

Embracing the circular economy could help the built environment address its role in the climate crisis and bring the sector on board with a net zero future. Here's how. The…

5 reasons you should consider an MBA

Studying for any degree is a big decision that needs to be considered carefully. It’s a major time commitment, it costs money, and you’ll have to make sacrifices to get…

What is scope creep (and how can you prevent it)?

Scope creep is a major challenge in the built environment that costs time, money and vital resources. Here's how leaders in the sector can overcome it. In industries such as…

Training the post-Grenfell generation of building control surveyors

“Since Grenfell and the changes that are going through the industry, I think apprenticeships have been revived." Name: Philip Castagnette Company: Salus Building Control Approvers Philip mentors an apprentice at…

How Gothenburg became a blueprint for the sustainable city

Here's how a Swedish city has become a shining example of a sustainable city and the future of the built environment. Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden. Home…

‘Refurbish, refurbish, refurbish’: recruiting apprentices for carbon-reduction projects

“I try to help as many people get onto apprenticeships as possible because I think it's a brilliant way to progress in your career.” Name: Philippa Brown Company: Exigere Philippa…

Mind the gap: how to conduct gap analysis

In an uncertain and unpredictable business environment, gap analysis can be a great way to assess your organisation's strengths and weaknesses. In the construction industry, it’s more important than ever…

What is NIMBYism (and is it a problem)?

Where does 'Not in My Backyard' opposition to new development come from, and what are the potential impacts of this philosophy? In the United Kingdom, urban planners have long had…

Forget the 15-minute city – Nordhavn wants you to have everything you need in five

An old industrial harbour in Copenhagen has become the centre of the city's plans for a sustainable future. Here's how it plans to offer its residents access to all their…

16 years on, Lakanal House continues to haunt the built environment

While the impact of the Grenfell Tower Fire and subsequent legislation continues to be felt to this day, another fire eight years prior served as an earlier warning sign that…