How will Labour solve the housing crisis?13 August 2024IntelligenceHighlights of the promised NPPF changes and what they meanHighlights of the promised NPPF changes and what they meanRegion: United KingdomMore: Labour governmentPolicyHousingPlaces planning & communityAngela RaynerSection 106National Planning Policy FrameworkEleanor YoungBeautyGrey belt
Modernised governance makes RIBA ready for challenges ahead4 May 2020IntelligenceNew constitution, new governance framework, new Board of TrusteesNew constitution, new governance framework, new Board of TrusteesRegion: United KingdomMore: Board of TrusteesAlan VallanceGovernanceRIBA constitution
Getting the UK building will need bold thinking21 March 2025IntelligenceAmbitious action must follow the many announcements on planning reform, if we are to see change during this parliament.Ambitious action must follow the many announcements on planning reform, if we are to see change during this parliament.Region: United KingdomMore: PlanningDevelopmentHomesHousingInfrastructureLabour governmentRussell CurtisRCKa
Opportunities Hub: Enter the contests that get you noticed27 March 2025IntelligenceLatest: Parade float designLatest: Parade float designRegion: United KingdomMore: Architecture competitionsOpportunitiesContractsJulie ButterworthProcurement and contractsFrameworks
Architects’ expertise offers a lead for government’s housing plans14 August 2024CultureWe’ll advocate hard for quality in our support for housing initiativeWe’ll advocate hard for quality in our support for housing initiativeRegion: United KingdomMore: OpinionHousingPlaces planning & communityMuyiwa OkiGrey beltPolicyGovernment policyHousing crisis
Government routemap for timber5 January 2024ProductsInstitute’s education and training initiative aims to boost timber useInstitute’s education and training initiative aims to boost timber useRegion: United KingdomMore: Architectural educationStephen CousinsTimberSustainable architectureDefraRIBA 2030 Climate ChallengeGovernment policy
Make buildings pandemic proof, says government-backed research17 June 2022ProductsNew building regulations aimed at controlling the spread of infection are expected following a government-commissioned reportNew building regulations aimed at controlling the spread of infection are expected following a government-commissioned reportRegion: United KingdomMore: Stephen CousinsInfection controlHealth safety & wellbeingLegal regulatory & statutory complianceCovid-19PandemicPost-pandemic design
News catch-up: Government issues design code for ‘beautiful’ new housing2 February 2021IntelligencePlus plans to cut solar gain and who owns professional competencePlus plans to cut solar gain and who owns professional competenceRegion: EuropeMore: Pompidou CentreParisBuilding better building beautifulPlaces planning & communityGrenfell Tower InquiryFire safetyTrainingHealth safety & wellbeingArbRIBAConservation & heritageSimon AldousPermitted development
It pays to be responsible environmentally, socially and in governance18 May 2022IntelligenceHow financial considerations are driving ethical business practiceHow financial considerations are driving ethical business practiceRegion: United KingdomMore: Brian GreenEconomic social and governanceEconomicsCorporate social responsibilityFinanceEthics
Construction is ready to build build build – with government support14 July 2020IntelligencePolitical backing for construction is vitalPolitical backing for construction is vitalRegion: United KingdomMore: Covid-19Construction investmentConstruction marketConstruction outlookRepair & maintenanceEconomic outlookBrian Green
Government scheme to promote low-carbon heating fails to ignite28 February 2023ProductsReport reveals low takeup of grants from £450m scheme to promote heat pumpsReport reveals low takeup of grants from £450m scheme to promote heat pumpsRegion: United KingdomMore: Stephen CousinsHeating and ventilationGround source heat pumpsHeat pumpsHouse of LordsSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
Q&A: Climate change and urgent risks to the built environment19 July 2021IntelligenceMichael Davies of the Climate Change Committee advising the government explains its latest reportsMichael Davies of the Climate Change Committee advising the government explains its latest reportsRegion: United KingdomMore: Climate Change CommitteeThe BartlettMichael DaviesChris FogesClimate emergencySustainable architectureGovernment policyHousing