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Subsidence: New developments in identification, investigation and solutions

New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.

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Bruton Knowles secures spot on property valuation Citizen Framework

Bruton Knowles has secured a place on the £800,000 Citizen 2022 framework (0928) to deliver vital development property valuations over the next four years.

TfL introduces cooling panel solution to reduce Tube Network temperatures

Transport for London (TfL) is trailing a new cooling panel solution on a disused platform at Holborn Station, to test its suitability for reducing Tube Network temperatures.

Social Housing Regulation Bill: How can digitisation improve social housing standards?

As the Social Housing Regulation Bill makes its way through parliament, John Doyle of Voicescape says digital transformation can play a valuable role in improving resident and building safety.

UK Heatwave: How to keep your property cool in hot weather

As extreme temperatures continue across the country, properties in Britain are not suitable for the UK heatwave. In this article, PBC Today explains how to keep your property cool in hot weather.

Actis training module on Future Homes Standards earns CPD certification

A training module devised by insulation specialist Actis which shows how to comply with changes to Part L and prepare for Future Homes Standards has received official certification from the CPD Certification Service.

Too much talk, not enough action on indoor air quality

Despite the extra focus on indoor air quality (IAQ) prompted by the pandemic, lots of people are still talking about making buildings healthier, safer and more efficient but only a few are doing anything about it, says Nathan Wood from the Building Engineering Services Association.

LABC roadshow offers a preview of Actis’ new Part L CPD module

Builders, specifiers, building control officers, and architects attending the virtual LABC roadshow will be offered a sneak preview of Actis' new Part L CPD module.

Part O: Understanding the new regulations on overheating

The government has introduced Part O of the Building Regulations to prevent homes overheating in summer. Anastasia Mylona, head of research at CIBSE, explains what is in the new regulation and why it was needed.

Full list of developers that have signed the building safety repairs pledge

48 developers have now signed the building safety repairs pledge, committing to remediate life-critical fire safety works in buildings over 11 metres.

CIBSE and SDE conference series to provide clarity on Golden Thread requirements and Building Safety Act

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Society of Digital Engineering (SDE) are launching a new series of conferences, providing a practical understanding and clarity of the Building Safety Act and the Golden Thread requirements.

The future of low-carbon underfloor heating under Part L

Mark Dowdeswell, senior category manager at Uponor, discusses the new standards and how installing low-temperature, energy-efficient systems can help housebuilders and developers to meet these new requirements for low-carbon heating.

Government announces all public buildings to have separate male and female toilets

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities(DLUHC) has announced that all new public buildings should have separate male and female toilets.

British Gypsum unveils Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions collective

British Gypsum has today (July 4th 2022) announced that it will be part of the Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions collective, bringing together the know-how and technical expertise of British Gypsum, Celotex and Isover, to help the construction industry to build better.

Are sprinkler systems the one-stop solution we think they are?

Automated fire sprinkler systems are a well-established form of fire protection. However, they are not the only defence, and are by no means a perfect solution, Ian King, COO, Zeroignition explains.

Glass solutions for the changes to Part L Regulation

Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington, part of the NSG Group, discusses changes to Part L of the building regulations, the use of triple glazing to meet U-value requirements, and other ways of addressing the regulatory changes through glass and glazing decisions.

Building Safety Act 2022: leaseholder protections from cladding costs

The latest update from the Building Safety Act offers leaseholder protections from cladding related costs and limits future liability for repairing other historical defects.

How will the infrastructure bill coincide with the construction labour shortage?

In 2021, the U.S. Congress passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. In this article, Rose Morrison explores how the construction labour shortage could pose a threat to the success of the bill as construction companies struggle to keep up with demand.

London Bridge City achieves Secured Environments award

London Bridge City has been presented with the prestigious Secured Environments award on 13th June 2022 by Guy Ferguson, chief executive officer, Police CPI.

Putting new building regulations in the frame: What do they mean for windows?

Changes to Part L and Part F of building regulations came into force on 15 June 2022 as an interim step toward The Future Buildings Standard. NorDan’s Commercial Sales Manager Sonia Travis examines what these changes mean for windows, and what further changes are to come.

Morgan Sindall secures housing maintenance contract with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council(WHBC) has signed a new £11m housing maintenance contract with Morgan Sindall Property Services(MSPS), for the repair and maintenance, out of hours services, void and planned works of its 9,500 council-owned properties.

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