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Sustainable construction at scale podcast
09/03/2026
In this episode of the Forming the Future podcast, Sarah Le Gresley and Emily Herbert from Michelmersh speak with Mike Leonard, CEO of the Building Alliance, about the future of masonry and its rol...
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Starmer Come Home – The Case for Co-op Housing
23/01/2026
By Mike Leonard, Visiting Professor, Centre for Future Homes, Birmingham City University and CEO of Building Alliance.
The UK’s social housing sector is in crisis with the waiting list now...
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Time for a handbrake turn
08/01/2026
As our government careers to the May election cliff edge, U turns are not working and it is the time to apply the handbrake, reflect on our priorities, reset and carry on. We must act now to preven...
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Practical Solutions for Harnessing the Circular Economy at Scale
08/01/2026
The circular economy has seen piecemeal growth in the mainstream construction industry, given it’s believed to be the country’s largest producer of waste.
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Housing Industry leaders gather at STEAMhouse to hear results of research into Future Homes Standard
15/12/2025
Birmingham City University Centre for Future Homes’ team has completed four-year research in partnership with Midland Heart, which is already informing policymakers and practice in how to deliver...
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