Mott MacDonald has used parametric modelling to meet Department for Education design requirements on more than 50 school refurbishments. Monica Donaldson-Balan explains.

To mark International Women’s Day, Barbara Jones has been voted as the most inspirational woman builder by readers of CIOB’s editorial titles.

New Building Regulations changes include tougher energy performance standards for non-domestic properties in England and Wales, relating particularly to the fabric and HVAC systems.