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The building safety and regulatory landscape continues to evolve following the conclusion of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the UK Government response se to the Inquiry and the launch of the Prospectus for the Single Construction Regulator.

The results of the 2025 Architectural Salary Survey from 9B Careers is available to read.

BS 30480 is not a typical technical standard. As the world's first workplace standard focused on suicide prevention and support, it challenges – including those in the built environment – to take practical, compassionate action on mental wellbeing, culture and design responsibility.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will pause the processing of new building control applications submitted via the GOV.UK online portal from 19 December to 5 January 2026.

Following the recent announcement by RIBA President Chris Williamson regarding his decision not to renew his ARB registration in 2026, CIAT has set out its position on the wider implications for regulation in the built environment.

NBS launched The Best Practice Guide to Specification Writing earlier this year, a free framework designed to standardise and improve specification writing across the sector.

This guide from Gradus helps Architectural Technologists specify mats effectively, improving safety, durability, and coordination.

ICSG, in collaboration with BSI, are excited to announce that their Built Environment Competence Hub is almost ready - and they're opening pre-launch access to those who register.

The Scottish government is updating EPC regulations and seeking organisations to become Approved Organisations under the new Accreditation Scheme. Join the online drop-in on 17 December to learn more.

This short guide breaks down the profiles, materials and details that improve hygiene, durability and buildability.

The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is opening an industry-wide consultation with the publication of its paper entitled Future Professional.

Leadership teams from across Society for the Environment's (SocEnv) 28 Member Bodies, including CIAT, met last week to dig deeper into the development of its new strategy – to be launched in 2026.

CIAT is seeking input from members and affiliates to inform upcoming policy work on recruitment and green skills. Closes Monday 15 December.

This week, the Chancellor announced the Autumn Budget, building on the June 2025 Spending Review.

One Resolution was approved, Usman Yaqub PCIAT was inaugurated as new President and the weekend was rounded off in style with a celebratory Gala.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is seeking to appoint an experienced leader to Chair their Building Advisory Committee (BAC).

CIAT, alongside other leading built environment organisations, has signed a letter calling on government to raise the age for Level 7 apprenticeship funding to 25 years old for built environment professionals.

The Institute's Annual Review for 2024-25 is now available to read.

BSI has published the world's first national standard on suicide and the workplace.

A roundtable held in London last week discovered how the UK construction sector is lagging behind on harnessing circular economy approaches to prioritise whole-life benefits over short term gain.