Building Systems Thinking

We are excited to introduce Building Systems Thinking, a new content programme in collaboration with the Built Environment Connective.

Systems thinking is a well-established discipline in industries such as aerospace, automotive manufacturing, IT and pharmaceuticals, but it remains largely undiscovered in the built environment, where it could have a transformative impact.

Through news, analysis, case studies, events and special reports, Building Systems Thinking will explain the “what, why, how and impact” of systems thinking.

Building Systems Thinking: Crunch time
2026-01-16T07:00:00+00:00By Andrew Mylius
The deteriorating condition and performance of existing infrastructure is a looming threat to UK economic and social progress. The government and industry need to get serious about asset management, and fast.
Building Systems Thinking: Become a doughnut engineer
2026-01-09T07:00:00+00:00By John Kraus
Engineers Without Borders UK promotes engineering that balances human and planetary needs, guided by its Competency Compass of principles and competencies.
Building Systems Thinking: Engineering education is changing to address complex and connected challenges
2026-01-09T07:00:00+00:00By Andrew Mylius
Engineering education now embeds systems thinking to prepare graduates for complex challenges like decarbonisation, resilience, and the circular economy
Building Systems Thinking: Lessons from North Hyde on systemic risk
2025-12-15T07:00:00+00:00By Andrew Mylius
How government is seeking to reduce risk to critical national infrastructure as energy dependency grows
Heathrow’s North Hyde fire exposes hidden vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure
2025-12-15T07:00:00+00:00By Chris Glover
Human decisions often drive system failures, yet both the Heathrow substation fire report and the government’s energy resilience plans overlooked this, says Chris Glover at Buro Happold
Key requirements explored for Built Environment Systems Review as infrastructure pipeline demands new approach
2025-11-06T07:00:00+00:00By Andrew Mylius
A roundtable discussion has explored key requirements for the Built Environment Systems Review, which will establish performance baselines and recommend practical steps for industry change to tackle net zero, resilience and productivity challenges across the UK’s £540bn infrastructure pipeline
Introducing Building Systems Thinking: A new series on unlocking better outcomes
2025-09-23T06:00:00+01:00By Andrew Mylius
Many of today’s big environmental, social and economic challenges are rooted in the built environment. Most professionals would like to crack them. Systems thinking may be the answer. A new content programme – backed by Building and the Built Environment Connective – explores joined-up and transformative approaches
Courses for a more connected world
2025-09-19T21:01:00+01:00
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