Data centres as critical national infrastructure: Are we doing enough to get them connected?
A roundtable hosted by Building and JSM Group Serviceslooked at the challenges of providing adequate energy connections for the UK’s data centres
Building for growth: how can the sector make the most of investment in the Oxford-Cambridge arc?
Our Building the Future Think Tank regional roundtable last month focused on the opportunities presented by the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
Tackling the challenges in Building Safety Act compliance
A recent roundtable, hosted in partnership with construction software company Procore, explored the challenges the Building Safety Act has created and the solutions industry needs to be compliant. Jordan Marshall reports
Building Wales’ future: Industry leaders charted path for growth and innovation
Our Building the Future Think Tank, in partnership with Constructing Excellence Wales, hosted a regional roundtable in Wales. The discussions explored what the sector needs to both be resilient and create communities that are moving forward
How can digital and technological tools help boost the retrofit and refurbishment agenda?
A virtual roundtable hosted by Building and Bluebeam addressed how emerging technologies and multidisciplinary collaboration can drive forward retrofit
The Midlands’ path to achieving net zero emissions in the built environment
Our Building the Future Think Tank, in partnership with Constructing Excellence Midlands, hosted a regional roundtable sponsored by the Structural Timber Association in Birmingham recently. The discussions explored how to increase timber use in construction and what is needed to get the sector – and the region – on track ...
Elevating security standards in commercial student accommodation
Purpose-built student housing up and down the country continues to magnetise crime. At a roundtable hosted by Building in partnership with Jeld-Wen, experts shared their insights into how risk can be managed now and in the future
The challenges and opportunities of data centre delivery
Senior industry professionals gathered to share their diverse perspectives on the rapidly changing world of data centres and the dynamic growth of this construction sub-sector, at a roundtable hosted by Jubb and Building magazine
What more can investors and regulators do to help project teams decarbonise buildings?
As part of last month’s Climate Week NYC, Building hosted a roundtable with the support of Gleeds and in partnership with the Climate Group. Our discussion with leading construction experts identified the blockers to greener buildings and key drivers for change
Understanding the construction industry’s priorities in the North-west for the new government
Our latest Building the Future Think Tank regional roundtable was held in Manchester, as industry leaders came along to discuss what the sector needs to focus on