All Human Factors articles
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FeaturesBuilding The Future Commmission: Delivering the communities the nation needs
After a year of consultation and careful consideration, the Building the Future Commission has published its final report. In this chapter, Ben Flatman explores ways in which we might close the gap between good development and the development we too often deliver
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FeaturesHow new satellite data is changing our understanding of London’s overheating problem
A new report by Arup for the mayor of London has highlighted the worsening issue of heat risk in our city centres as summers get steadily hotter. Tom Lowe reports.
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CommentLet’s make 2024 the year we really start improving workplace culture
Construction still lags behind in terms of gender diversity. Improving the balance requires more than establishing a DEI group and a decent maternity policy, says Ceri Moyers
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NewsParliamentary committee to explore relationship between built environment and young people’s health
LUHC Committee calls for evidence as part of inquiry into young people and built environment
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FeaturesA new model for later living: Appleby Blue in Southwark
This modern take on the traditional almshouse is intended to reduce loneliness and isolation by bringing community groups into the building and promoting interaction between residents. Could it tempt older people out of their family homes?
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CommentLessons learnt from the RAAC crisis can help us build better schools in future
An in-depth study of postwar school designs has provided some valuable insights for new developments, writes Danny Harris of Stride Treglown
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CommentNew homes can (and must) be delivered with nature in mind
A ‘habitat-first’ development in west London aims to emphasise the importance of enhancing and protecting wildlife in and around our schemes, writes Marcus Bate of Mount Anvil
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CommentWe need go back to the root causes of construction’s mental health challenge
We focus too much on reactive solutions that can only catch people when they fall, says Seddon’s Nicola Hodkinson
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CommentWhile women remain a minority in our industry the fight for parity goes on
While we should celebrate the fact that female representation in architecture and construction is at an all-time high, there is plenty of work still to do, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentIt is vital that we build healthier towns and cities
Given the proportion of people living in urban areas, we must make them as climate resilient and nature-friendly as possible, says Ramboll biodiversity specialist Samantha Deacon
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CommentCoaching clinic: Managing the wellbeing of your team
Creating an environment where employees can flourish and thrive is often a complex challenge, but vital if your organisation is to succeed
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FeaturesHow can we counter biodiversity loss?
At a roundtable hosted by Building and Atkins, industry experts shared a range of solutions to the biodiversity crisis and how the construction industry might learn to embrace them
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CommentTime to tackle mental health head on: what construction can learn from football
Former England midfielder Trevor Steven now works as a mental health ambassador. He says construction should do more to look after its workers better
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CommentWe can and must do more to support women during menopause
On Menopause Awareness Day, Justine Elliott of Lovell discusses its impact on women’s careers and what is needed across all industries to better support them at this time
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FeaturesOverheating in residential buildings: A modern-day concern
It’s important we tackle this issue now and future-proof our systems to keep properties healthy and habitable going forward
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CommentWe need evidence-based design to reach climate and wellbeing targets
We know we should be building more sustainably, so let’s gather the facts that make the construction case incontrovertible, says Sadie Morgan
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NewsWearable tech could improve health and safety on sites, study finds
Institute of Occupational Medicine says sensors on clothing should be adopted more widely
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CommentTalking about men and mental health
It can be hard to open up about problems especially in a male-dominated industry, but if you don’t start the conversation, who will?
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FeaturesHempcrete: a natural solution in the quest for better materials
The insulation and low carbon credentials of bio-based materials such as hempcrete are winning over some serious players
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FeaturesSurvey results: How are companies supporting staff health and wellbeing?
Building Boardroom examines construction firms’ strategies on staff health and wellbeing in this latest HR survey, and asks Hays property and construction director Gaelle Blake for her views on the topic