Professional Indemnity (PI) and the Risks of Shopping Around
Securing professional indemnity (PI) insurance is crucial for protecting your architectural studio. However, did you know that frequently shopping around...
View ArticleBiodiversity Net Gain: Beyond the Box-Ticking Exercise
Once a term reserved for nature documentaries and conservation circles, ‘biodiversity’ is now firmly embedded in the world of development...
View ArticleOne Year of BNG: Small Sites Driving Big Biodiversity Gains
This week marks the twelve month anniversary of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) tool going live, and the impact has already...
View ArticleA Competent Person in Small Site Biodiversity Assessments
As sustainable development practices evolve, the Small Site Biodiversity Metric (SSM) has become essential for smaller projects. Understanding who can...
View ArticleFrom Preparation to Submission: A Guide to a Smooth PI Renewal
In recent years, the Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance market has experienced significant challenges, with rising premiums and increasingly restrictive coverage....
View ArticleUnderstanding the Restrictions on the Use of the Small Sites Metric (SSM)
The Small Sites Metric (SSM) is a biodiversity assessment tool tailored specifically for smaller developments. Introduced as part of efforts...
View ArticleGreener Design with Biodiversity Net Gain
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) represents an innovative strategy in property design and development that seeks not only to reduce environmental...
View ArticleEmbracing Net-Zero Architecture
The transition to net-zero architecture is revolutionising the construction industry. While achieving this ambitious goal requires significant changes in industry...
View ArticleSustainability in Design: The Role of Passive Design
In the UK, architects play a crucial role in promoting sustainability and addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The...
View ArticleOur top four operating expenses in a design studio
Based on the studio’s size, location and project types our recent research shows that the following four expenses are commonly...
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