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The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites
Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites…
The detection of asbestos in soil...
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...
Urgent action needed for home energy efficiency
Insulation industry head has called for the government to fast track home efficiency measures as one of the largest insulation firms in the country...
Could home appliances heat your home?
An engineering firm has claimed the heat given off by home appliances could be used to warm homes…
It sounds bizarre, but your TV and...
The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites
Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites…
The detection of asbestos in soil...
How Passive House Is Boosting Construction Industry
The drive for low and zero carbon buildings and the supporting legislative changes are resulting in the need to improve the knowledge and technical...
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...
Cumbrian businesses join forces to create ultimate green home
Three Cumbrian businesses have worked together to create the ultimate energy efficient home…
A detached house in Kendal has achieved the second highest score for...
The Curve: BIM support and advice
Chris Witte, Marketing Director Knauf Insulation, and Vice Chair BIM4M2 provides a step-by-step guide on how BIM4M2 are helping manufacturers to be fit for...
Social housing properties set to be transformed
Over 1,000 non-traditional social housing properties across Wrexham County Borough are set to receive a radical makeover and see a significant fall in their...
PROFILE: Multifoil Mythology
Once upon a time there was no recession, house building was flourishing and multifoils were the `new kids on the block’. These versatile multi-layer...
Tackling thermal bridging the Passivhaus way
Chris Parsons, Director of Parsons & Whittley Architects and Passivhaus Trust member provides an overview of thermal bridging challenges and its impact on the...
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...
Engineered fire safety
Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation details how to reach compliance for fire safety concerning external wall constructions of...
Housing a nation through off-site construction
Dr Tim Fox, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers argues that a solution to the UK’s housing crisis could lie in the off-site construction sector
Galliford Try signs £46m Birmingham university contract
Construction firm Galliford Try has won a £46m contract to carry out work on behalf of Birmingham City University...
A £46m Conservatoire in central Birmingham...
Roofing firm prosecuted over worker death
A Yorkshire roofing firm has been found guilty of breaching health and safety regulations after a worker fell to his death...
Watershed (Roofing) Ltd and...
Engineered fire safety
Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation details how to reach compliance for fire safety concerning external wall constructions of...
APBC Scotland 4
Welcome to the Summer edition of Planning and Building Control Today Scotland.
We open this edition with an article highlighting a wonderful example of what...
Adoption of BIM by product manufacturers
Chris Witte, BIM4M2 Steering Group examines the recent BIM survey by Chris Ashworth, BIM4M2 Promotions Working Group Chair and Director of Competitive Advantage…
There are...
BIM – Where will the product information come from?
The potential impact of BIM on all stages of construction is undeniable. Expectations on the part of clients and other stakeholders are great and...
Tackling thermal bridging the Passivhaus way
Chris Parsons, Director of Parsons & Whittley Architects and Passivhaus Trust member provides an overview of thermal bridging challenges and its impact on the...
Construction leaders make a case for cutting emissions
More than 50 businesses leaders from the construction industry have written an open letter to Chancellor George Osborne, outlining the business case for cutting...
Turley will deliver Croydon masterplan
The London Borough of Croydon has appointed planning consultancy firm Turley to deliver its Fair Field Hall masterplan...
Planning consultancy Turley will develop and submit...
Local authority action on energy efficiency
Ian Hutchcroft, Head of Local Delivery at the Energy Saving Trust explains how local authorities can retrofit for energy efficiency and deliver benefits for...
Schöck performance verified by the OISD
As a leading specialist in the provision of advanced solutions for thermal energy structural insulation, Schöck demands extremely high product performance standards. The company...