Caroline Gumble reviews the highlights of a recent talk by a veteran CIOB member on the damp problems associated with retrofitting.

A new book by CIOB fellow and ambassador Professor Michael Parrett, a distinguished expert in building pathology, is now available.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

The housing secretary has admonished ten housing associations and local councils where the Housing Ombudsman found severe maladministration failings.