Designing home extensions using SIPs for Part L compliance
SIPs offer a relatively quick win for those conceiving highly insulated homes compliant with Part L Building Regulations 2022, particularly extensions and alterations to existing houses, where ‘more than a tweak’ is needed.
Sustainable apartments on The Bishops Avenue, Hampstead Heath approved
Planning permission has been approved for a luxury and sustainable residential development of 93 apartments for over 65s on The Bishops Avenue, by Hampstead Heath.
Five steps to achieving a safety culture in construction
As construction activity continues to increase, it is vital that safety practices keep pace. Matthew King, safety and health manager for Burns & McDonnell explains how to achieve a positive health and safety culture in construction.
Why public sector procurement holds many of the keys to levelling...
Values-based procurement has a crucial part to play in driving economic equity. LHC Group interim chief executive Elaine Elkington explains why, exploring the role of public sector procurement in delivering quality housing for all and supporting a more diverse supply chain for social landlords.
Storing solar energy for electricity generation
Researchers behind an energy system that makes storing solar energy, for up to 18 years, possible, have now taken the system a step further.
Ending of rebated fuel: Will the construction sector see “red” or...
Friday 1 April 2022 marked the end of rebated fuel for the UK construction industry. David Savage, a partner in the construction team at Charles Russell Speechlys, discusses the new regulations and their likely impact on the sector.
Turley appoints Stephen Trusler to its London office as senior director
Planning and development consultancy Turley has appointed former housing regeneration expert Stephen Trusler as senior director to its London office.
Paul Reilly appointed as WSP managing director for planning and advisory
Paul Reilly has been appointed as the new WSP managing director for planning and advisory which supports clients through a broad array of specialisms, including earth & environment, planning, project & commercial services, and transport planning.
Willmott Dixon announces completion of £8.5m Wellington House refurbishment
Willmott Dixon Interiors has announced the completion of the £8.5m Wellington House refurbishment - the headquarters of West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
£8.4 million Essex affordable housing scheme underway
United Living Group has announced that work is underway on £8.4 million Essex affordable housing project in Walton-on-the-Naze.
Why a Fabric First approach will become the default in 2025
We’ve long known that fabric first approach maximises building energy efficiency and minimises carbon impact. NorDan UK Ltd’s architecture and windows expert Tom O’Sullivan reminds us of the principles of fabric first, and how forthcoming changes to building regulations look set to finally realise this ambition.
Making modular projects mainstream
Modular construction is by no means new but making modular projects mainstream brings a number of challenges, explains Mateo Zimmerman.
Futureproofing the post pandemic office and commercial spaces
A case study of No. 1 Causeway, a crescent-shaped office building in Staines, Surrey, by James Ward, project director and associate director at Arup.
Social value goes to the very heart of the built environment’s...
Following the publication of its new social value toolkit, UKGBC's Simon McWhirter discusses the growing focus on social value in the industry and why it must be integrated throughout any built environment project.
Aggreko completes £4.5m Dumbarton production facility expansion
Aggreko has successfully completed the £4.5m low carbon production facility expansion in Dumbarton, Scotland.
Unity Homes appoint Sean Kelly as regeneration manager
Unity Homes has appointed Sean Kelly as regeneration manager, who will play a role in delivering the Leeds-based BME housing association’s development programme and oversee the work of Unity’s Employment Services Team to support tenants and clients into jobs and training.
Panelised construction systems spell the future of MMC
Georgina Bignold, director at Proctor & Matthews Architects, explains how panelised construction systems are bringing new levels of design versatility to MMC housing, taking the industry to the next level
Why MMC can be the key to the levelling up agenda
The levelling up agenda is more than just a phrase, it is tangible progress. Joseph Daniels, founder of Etopia, says MMC housing can play a huge role in realising lasting change across Britain.
BRE and BEIS announce project to modernise home energy rating scheme
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced a new project with BEIS to improve and modernise the home energy rating scheme used to measure the energy and environmental performance of UK homes.
Jon Dickman appointed as new Needspace? managing director
Jon Dickman has been appointed as the new Needspace? managing director, to head up the flexible workspace company based in London and the South East.
What does Section 76 mean for housebuilders and developers in Northern...
Northern Ireland's equivalent to Section 106 planning agreements, Section 76, designed to secure affordable housing in developments are set to become much more frequently used from next year. Chris Bryson of Gravis Planning and Drew Nesbitt of Wilson Nesbitt examine the likely impact.
How does the war in Ukraine affect UK construction projects?
The conflict in Ukraine is having significant and far-reaching economic consequences. Tom Duncan and Sadia McEvoy of law firm Ashurst examine how it will affect current and future UK construction projects.
UK’s first Passivhaus leisure centre is now open in Exeter
The UK’s first Passivhaus leisure centre has opened in Exeter following innovative engineering and design work by Arup and S&P.
Are construction net zero goals too ambitious?
As construction net zero targets loom large, Adam Savitz of Johnson Controls examines how businesses can meet the challenge.
Supporting compliance and safety in the built environment
With construction facing an increasingly complex regulatory system, the Construction Innovation Hub help firms navigate the evolving landscape.
Reach for the sky: Timber airspace developments
As the housing crisis continues to grow in the UK, now more than ever a solution is needed. Paramount Timber explains the benefits of airspace developments, and why MMC can help to solve the problem.