Insights

Scotland is back at MIPIM

We’re proud to be a founding sponsor of Scotland at MIPIM, backing Scotland’s come-back on the world stage in 2026

Talking Net Zero Leadership with NLA

Gareth Atkinson, director in our London studio, shares insights from the NLA's Net Zero Expert Panel 

“It is morally and economically unacceptable that many poorer people cannot afford to live somewhere that is environmentally fit for purpose.”

Stephen O'Malley spoke to Property Week about how quality is key to affordable homes.

Exploring Greater Manchester on a SuDS Safari!

Taking Local Authority officers from across Greater Manchester on a safari tour of some retrofit SuDS projects in the wild.

Five Civic projects showcased for adaptive reuse excellence by NLA

NLA’s Adaptive London publication features five Civic projects for their retrofit-first approach

Architecture Today webinar: Fire, health and life safety design

What are architects’ obligations when it comes to fire, health and life safety design? Hear from Sam Harland 

New Practice, part of Civic, talks to Architecture Today

New Practice, part of Civic, recently caught up with Architecture Today, to chat about the regenerative work New Practice is involved with and how they collaborate with the wider team of system thinkers at Civic to deliver people-first projects.

Collaborating on Opportunity London’s Retrofit at Scale guide

We are at a pivotal point in our planet’s future, and the built environment needs to shift rapidly from the current status quo. 

Greening London: boosting urban biodiversity with NLA

Exploring how London can become a greener, and more nature-rich city through biodiversity strategies, urban greening and planning tools 

Reflections from the Insider North West Property Leaders Lunch

Last week, the Insider North West Property Leaders Lunch: Shaping Sustainable Construction brought together people from across the industry who are asking the right questions - about carbon, circularity, community and long-term value. 

Team Civic on the couch

Team Civic chat all things system thinking with a couple of leadership development coaches.

Institutional silos limit a broader approach towards system thinking

During a busy UKREiiF week, we hosted experts from across the built environment at our Leeds studio.