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New home permissions will not be given retrospectively

Permission in principle for new homes will not be given retrospectively and will only apply to site allocations in future plans… According to an impact...

South East construction booming

The NHBC has reported construction businesses in the South East of England have seen a significant surge of activity in the past 12 months… Construction...

Awareness is key to accessibility issues

Some people really need to get out more. It’s good for them, it’s good for businesses and it’s essentially why we set up About...

14,000 new homes for Edinburgh over the next ten years

A £300m home building programme has been unveiled by the City of Edinburgh Council, which will see 14,000 new properties built… Plans to build 14,000...

3,000th Milestone award for Morgan Sindall

Contractor Morgan Sindall has been given an award in recognition of its commitment to the sector, as it registers its 3,000th site… Construction and infrastructure...

Planning and Building Control Today now live!

The latest edition of Planning & Building Control is now live! Articles on the housing crisis, the urban agenda in the EU, the role...

Insurance Claims – The Moment of Truth

Many people see Insurance as an integral part of managing their business, whereas others see it as a necessary evil. Either way, until you...

Your rights to light at a glance

Tom Kibblewhite, Director for Watts Group PLC provides an explanation of the right to light and the differences with what is termed daylight and...

Security for expenses – advice and guidance for Party Wall Surveyors

James Jackson, Head of Training and Education with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors details the issue of security within the Party Wall etc....

Understanding thermal energy storage

Lindsay Wright, Policy Engagement Manager at the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), outlines the potential for thermal energy storage in the UK… Thermal energy storage...

PROFILE: Thermal Performance

Halfen outline the innovations available to mitigate cold bridging and improve thermal performance… With the ever increasing need to improve the thermal performance of our...

Insulated from reputational risk?

As the automotive emissions crisis evolves Matthew King, UK and Ireland Director of Actis muses on reputations and how his own industry can learn...

Getting the most from space

Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation reports on a study showing how insulation with a minimal construction depth can...

PROFILE: Retrofit insulated render system saves a fortune in heat loss

The world’s demand for energy will only ever grow and whilst new sources of sustainable and renewable energy are secured through incentivising financial investment,...

PROFILE: A pitch-perfect roof

When looking to upgrade the thermal properties of buildings, careful thought needs to be given to the risks associated with this – in particular...

ESOS – The Facts

ESOS (Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme) is an energy assessment and energy saving scheme mandatory for organisations in the UK that meet the qualification criteria....

Full fill for the perfect fit for insulation

How fully filling with mineral wool insulation can be the most practical and cost effective solution When it comes to installing any form of insulation,...

A holistic approach to energy assessments

John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...

The structural warranty safety net

Andrew MacLeod, Partner at Robin Simon outlines how the structural warranty provides a safety net for our most valuable assets… Mortgage lenders require newly built...

CDM2015 & the homeowner

Louise Hosking, Director at Hosking Associates Ltd sheds light on how CDM2015 affects the homeowner and what they need to do to remain compliant… The...

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