With healthcare in the election spotlight, industry collaboration is key
A review of healthcare estates and buildings, and a more holistic look at how new hospitals are built can ensure the NHS meets the demands of the next government, says Daniel Easthope at Mace
Lessons 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
We urgently need to invest in our state school buildings. It’s already too late…
The disparity in terms of investment in England’s independent and state school buildings is huge, getting bigger and unacceptable, writes Jerry Tate
Decarbonising the NHS demands a strategic approach
If it is to become the first net zero carbon national health system in the world, we need to address a complex series of challenges, says Geoff Southern at Arcadis
Just how fast can the life sciences sector grow?
Government has set out an ambitious 10-year strategy but there are barriers that could put a brake on developing these high-tech facilities
An invitation to the largest hospital building programme in a generation
Today contractors can register their interest to help build 40 new hospitals in England, Natalie Forrest sets out the client expectations
How hospitals could withstand future pandemics
Covid-19 hit the NHS hard but there are design and construction solutions emerging that could save lives in future, says Smriti Singh and Chris Waine
Could the future of the office be academia?
Vacant commercial space holds huge potential for universities looking to expand their footprint, says Sweco’s Giovanni Festa
The DfE is right to be demanding of its construction partners
Other government departments need similar - if not even more ambitious - targets for net zero and modern methods of construction, writes Mark Reynolds
The changing language of construction
ISG’s Debbie Hobbs picks out the latest jargon that says so much about rapidly evolving building practices
