All Human factors articles
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OpinionA new kind of line in the sand: Southsea’s sea wall that welcomes everyone
Can ‘hold the line’ infrastructure bring people together? You bet it can, says LDA Design director Sophie Thompson
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OpinionHiring in the age of AI: proceed with caution
Jimmy Bent explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment, and why authenticity and human judgement matter more than ever
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OpinionThe Coach: Why age isn’t the issue – it’s the life stage that counts
Louise Rodgers challenges the idea that age defines us at work – pointing instead to the impact of what’s happening in our wider lives
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NewsPart W launches campaign to highlight gendered barriers in the built environment
Campaign seeks contributions to visual database
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from improving diversity?
With International Women’s Day approaching, Anna Beckett asks how early gender stereotypes shape career choices – and what the construction industry can do about it
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Information - BDCPD 02 2025: Hard landscaping specification for housing developments
Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores permeable paving as part of a sustainable drainage system solution for housing developments, highlighting the benefits and challenges, alongside best practice guidance for design, construction and mainte.
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OpinionWhy the key to reviving our towns is people-centred regeneration
It is time for the government to focus on ‘thriving towns for a revived nation’ writes Ben Derbyshire
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OpinionTackling surface water flooding: why our cities need a blue-green revolution
Andrew Mellor examines the rising threat of surface water flooding and calls for transformative strategies that integrate nature-based solutions into urban planning
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OpinionIs it time to stop building in the wildfire affected areas of California?
The recent fires in the hills around Los Angeles are the most costly in US history. Does it really make sense to live in these heavily wooded places?
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Information - BDCPD 01 2025: Understanding the regulatory requirements for modern ventilation systems
Learn how to meet ventilation compliance standards while ensuring air quality and energy efficiency in modern homes. Sponsored by Xpelair by Dimplex, this module outlines the key ventilation requirements and explores the role of MVHR in meeting modern standards
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NewsChief Medical Officer’s report calls for active travel, improved housing, and cleaner air in cities
The annual report highlights how urban environments impact health
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OpinionNavigating the talent shortage: recruitment lessons for the year ahead
With hiring challenges mounting, firms must rethink their strategies to secure the best talent in a competitive market, writes Jimmy Bent
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OpinionWellbeing isn’t delulu – it’s key to creating healthier places
Marking the end of 2024, Sophie Thompson examines how the challenges of modern life are reshaping our relationship with place
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OpinionThe Coach: why listening to your mind and body is wisdom, not weakness
In the midst of relentless deadlines, seasonal stress, and the demands of daily life, Louise Rodgers shares why listening to your mind and body is vital
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FeaturesReimagining mainstream housing: the Living Places approach
Lone Feifer discusses how the Living Places concept and a new “recipe book” for sustainable housing aim to shift the housing industry toward healthier, low carbon communities
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OpinionThe Coach: understanding and overcoming humiliation at work
Louise Rodgers on how to transform humiliation into a tool for personal and professional growth
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NewsChurch refurbishment delivers community-focused transformation in Hove
St Leonard’s Church in Hove has been extensively refurbished by John Puttick Associates, creating a new timber porch and multi-functional spaces for worship and community use
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FeaturesA crisis hiding in plain sight: how the UK’s built environment is failing children and young people
While housing supply and affordability dominate public debate, the lack of safe, accessible spaces for children and adolescents is a critical yet overlooked issue. Nora Redmond takes a closer look at why the built environment has left young people so underserved
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OpinionThe Coach: Feelings and when it’s right to express them
Louise Rodgers reflects on a personal experience to discuss the challenges of knowing when to express emotions and the impact they can have on our relationships
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NewsBDP completes Cheltenham transport hub
New transport hub aims to help cut congestion and improve air quality across the region