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A specifier’s guide to BREEAM New Construction V7

Discover how specification can support BREEAM New Construction V7, with practical guidance from NBS and BRE on assessment requirements, evidence and more sustainable project outcomes.

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    Designing sustainability into construction – proof over promises in sustainable construction

    With tightening regulations and growing client demand, the construction industry is under increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable progress against carbon reduction targets. For specifiers, that ...

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    Dulux Trade launches new solution for high-humidity spaces

    Because of how they are used, kitchens and bathrooms experience more moisture, more contact, and more ongoing maintenance. Standard emulsions are not designed for this level of use. Over time, ...

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    The hidden cost of compliance: why architects are demanding a new era of product transparency

    Few pieces of legislation have reshaped the UK construction industry as significantly as the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). Introduced to improve accountability, traceability and safety standards ...

Uniclass - April 2026 update

This is the second of our quarterly updates for Uniclass in 2026. It includes improvements across six tables, a result of external input from users and internal development roadmaps.

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Reduce embodied carbon from the start

Measure, compare and reduce upfront embodied carbon using trusted UK data and pre-built assemblies.

Uniclass - January 2026 update

This is the first of our quarterly updates for Uniclass in 2026. It includes improvements across eight tables, a result of external input from users and internal development roadmaps.

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Uniclass - October 2025 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to four tables.

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Uniclass - July 2025 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to four tables.

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Uniclass - April 2025 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to five tables.

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Five essential tips for writing effective specifications

A well-written and robust specification is vital to the success of construction projects. It is the document that details the product quality, the execution requirements, and the tasks and ...

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Uniclass - January 2025 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to four tables.

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Uniclass - October 2024 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to seven tables.

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Early-stage specification: new content for Uniclass and CAWS in Chorus

What is early-stage specification? The addition of early-stage content provides a place to record information that forms the basis for the design development, which is information that is essential ...

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Uniclass - April 2024 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to 6 tables.

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Uniclass - January 2024 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to 7 tables.

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Uniclass - October 2023 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to 11 tables.

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