Watch: Cadaema’s David Parrett on getting a grip on council estates
David Parrett, Director at Cadaema Consulting Services, talks to LocalGov about why councils lack basic data on their buildings and what they can do about it.
Using design competitions to unlock innovation, sustainability and collaboration
04/09/2026 How a RIBA competition helped find the right design team for Kenya's Masai Mara Conservation Centre. |
Push for reduced speed limits in rural areas
15/07/2026 Active Travel England (ATE) has called on councils to consider 20mph speed limits as part of its new rural design guidance. |
How a fair competition process with community involvement can have a lasting impact
06/05/2026 How the Grenfell Memorial process shows RIBA competitions uniting communities, the Government and experts to create a lasting legacy. |
Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage
10/04/2026 Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Future Homes Standard, alongside the publication of new Approved Document Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations, and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), as ‘a significant step on the road to Net Zero.’ |
London mayor warned over ‘growing disconnect’ in housing design
02/03/2026 A committee has written to Sadiq Khan warning of a widening gap between what residents want built and the developments being delivered across London. |
London boroughs to benefit from better bus shelter designs
09/02/2026 New bus shelter designs with improved safety and accessibility features are to be piloted at 27 different locations across the capital. |
Guiding you to achieve your design aspirations
08/12/2025 Commissioning a design project can be complex and challenging. Discover how Network Rail, an infrastructure client, successfully delivered the Rail Clock through a RIBA Competition. |
