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Expert views on the built environment
A question of competence
The draft Building Safety Bill sets out new requirements for professional competence. Hywel Davies considers proposals in the draft framework
October 2020
Planning sticking points
More environmental rigour is needed to support the government’s rhetoric on deregulating planning while ensuring standards, says Julie Godefroy
October 2020
Homes for the future?
The UK has had a housing shortage for some time. Hywel Davies looks at proposals to increase provision and possible…
August 2020
Rethinking buildings to make them net positive
The net zero challenge focuses on cutting energy and carbon, but buildings could have a positive impact on the environment,…
August 2020
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