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Construction method and materials – Brought to you by Build Warranty®
When selecting construction materials, what are the critical factors to consider and how can they affect the overall quality of the project?
Retrofit skills shortage undermines plan to upgrade 19m homes
The government has set a target of bringing 19m homes up to standard by 2035. But the Spring Statement and Energy Security Day announcements contained little to make that goal a reality – and nothing to tackle the retrofit skills shortage holding back progress, says Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at Ashden.
New NHS Croydon medical centre structurally assured by Build Warranty
A new 4-storey medical centre in East Croydon for the National Health Service (NHS) has been structurally assured by Build Warranty Technical Services.
Wates delivers DfE’s first net zero school and signs agreement for...
Wates has signed a development agreement with Brent Council to build more than 300 new homes and has completed the first net zero school, in Rochdale, as part of DfE's 10-year school rebuilding programme.
Retrofitting the UK’s historic buildings could generate £35bn a year, according...
Retrofitting the UK's historic buildings could reduce carbon emissions by five percent a year, and generate £35bn of economic output in the economy, according to a new report commissioned by the National Trust, Peabody, Historic England, The Crown Estate and Grosvenor.
Morgan Sindall and Mace redevelop historic sites in London
Morgan Sindall and Mace have begun redevelopment works on multiple historic sites in London, including new modern police headquarters and law courts in Square Mile and a restoration project at Camden Methodist Church.
Building a Low Carbon Pathfinder school
BIM and MMC have been crucial in the construction of a pioneering Low Carbon Pathfinder school in Surrey.
Retrofitting: One solution to the energy, cost of living and climate...
Retrofitting, and increasing the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) of the existing housing stock is one the most significant challenges (and opportunities) to reaching net zero, reducing energy bills and improving public health, says David Barnes, policy and public affairs manager at the Chartered Institute of Building.
HICSA skills academy in Sunderland to be delivered by Tolent
Tolent has been awarded a £15m contract to build the HICSA skills academy in Sunderland, which will provide ‘next generation skills for next generation homes’.
Green construction: How are supply chains key to achieving net zero?
Karen McFadden, tax relief expert at Catax, takes a deep dive into the subject of green construction exploring the importance of supply chains for companies to achieve net zero targets.
Building a better-built environment: Taking a stand for a more sustainable...
It’s time to take a stand for a better-built environment and net zero outcomes, says Martin Hurn, event director of Futurebuild.
Heat pumps in new builds: What do developers need to know?
Joseph Raftery, heating product manager at Samsung Climate Solutions UK, shares insight into the 'must-knows' for developers about heat pumps in new builds - from design to installation.
Renewable energy systems installed at Scotland’s largest net zero housing development
Arc-Tech has begun work to install renewable energy systems at Western Villages, Scotland’s largest net zero housing development.
Building sustainable healthcare facilities
Taking into account budget constraints, net zero commitments and the wellbeing of occupants, construction professionals must consider developing more sustainable healthcare facilities. Steve Richmond of REHAU Building Solutions discusses how healthy design principles are key.
Turner & Townsend to deliver decarbonisation works for Norfolk County Council
Turner & Townsend has been appointed to deliver a new programme of public sector decarbonisation works for Norfolk County Council's real estate.
‘Nebula’ R&D scheme at Milton Park secures planning permission
A state-of-the-art R&D scheme at Milton Park, a leading business, science and technology community in Oxfordshire, has been given the green light.
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.
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.
BoBen construction completes sustainable homes development
BoBen construction has completed a new sustainable homes development in Rugby, using contemporary sustainable construction methods.
Beard appointed to replace columns on Grade I listed library
Beard has been appointed to replace 28 historic columns as part of a major Grade I listed library refurbishment, on one of the UK's most important architectural sites.
Willmott Dixon appointed to deliver Bassaleg Comprehensive School upgrade
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Newport City Council to deliver the Bassaleg Comprehensive School upgrade, which will create over 300 extra school places and help to meet demand in the area.
Scotland Excel launch £800m energy efficiency contractors framework
Scotland Excel has announced the 37 businesses who have secured a place on their national energy efficiency contractors framework, which aims to support Scotland’s councils in achieving net zero.
What can contractors do to improve acoustic standards in construction?
The impact of poor acoustics in buildings has been well documented – and many of us understand just how distressing excessive levels of noise can be, be it in a home or office environment. The truth of the matter is that it can even lead to adverse health effects, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes, says Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics.
Modular office development complete in Gloucestershire
Modular building specialist Enviro Building Solutions has completed a £2.3m three-storey modular office development for South Gloucestershire Council.
What does lower occupancy mean for the future of commercial buildings?
London’s Canary Wharf, home to the European headquarters of Barclays, Citigroup, HSBC and many other businesses is currently operating at 10% capacity, with most employees working from home. To put that in perspective, that’s about 12,000 people of the total 125,000 workforce using the commercial buildings.
Liverpool Mayor officially opens ‘The Spine’
The Spine has been designed according to the scientific and medical research principles established in the international WELL Standard to achieve WELL Platinum, it is on track to be one of the healthiest workspaces for mental health and physical wellbeing in the UK.