Proctor Group launches innovative fire-resistant vapour control layer
The A. Proctor Group, experts at solving condensation, airtightness and energy efficiency problems in buildings have launched a new innovative fire-resistant vapour control layer.
Construction professionals urged to act swiftly on Part L consultation
Insulation specialists Actis have urged fellow construction professionals to respond to the government’s consultation on revisions to Part L and Part F regulations.
The European Green Deal: What impact on the built environment?
The European Green Deal is a major new commitment from the EU to tackle urgent environment-related challenges on the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation looks at the implications for the built environment.
AEC experts launch Climate Emergency Design Guide
Leading architects, engineers and building professionals have joined forces to launch the ‘Climate Emergency Design Guide’, providing a blueprint on how the construction industry can tackle the climate emergency.
WMCA urges residents and businesses to speak out on climate change
The West Midlands Combined Authority is urging local residents and businesses to have their say on what they feel should be done to combat the climate emergency.
Ebbsfleet’s carbon-reducing housing scheme gets the green light
Plans for 133 homes at Ebbsfleet Green have received approval by Ebbsfleet’s planning committee, including 37 affordable rented and 14 shared ownership homes including five wheelchair accessible homes.
Cheap fuel is the enemy of energy efficiency
Richard Tibenham of Greenlite Building Physics makes the case for higher fuel prices in an age of climate emergency.
This is Gravity to deliver new ‘smart campus’
This is Gravity ltd has appointed JLL as the sole agent for its smart campus, Gravity, which is currently under development, located in the south-west of England.
RTPI puts climate action first in new corporate strategy
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched a new corporate strategy putting climate action at the heart of all its activities over the next 10 years.
Actis welcomes government’s revised Part L regulations
A proposal to include build quality guidance notes in revised Part L regulations, anticipated to come into effect later this year, has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
Using External Wall Insulation to improve thermal performance
Simon Lloyd, technical project manager at Kiwa Building Products, discusses everything you need to know about External Wall Insulation (EWI).
ENGIE launches new district energy centre in Newcastle
A new district energy centre has been launched by ENGIE UK, in partnership with Newcastle City Council, boosting Newcastle’s commitment to tackling climate change.
£1m homeless sanctuary in Ashford insulated with Actis Hybrid
A former vicarage which is being converted into temporary accommodation for homeless people in Ashford, Kent, is being insulated with Actis Hybrid products.
UKGBC: Office sector must reduce energy by 60% for net-zero carbon
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published the energy performance targets for commercial offices that are aiming to achieve net-zero carbon.
