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Further building defects found after structural surveys in Scottish schools
Building defects in dozens of schools have been found after structural surveys taken after the wall collapse at Oxgangs Primary in January last year
What to consider when carrying out underground projects
Structural waterproofing is vital for underground projects. Here's what you should focus on, says Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive, Property Care Association
Cavity wall insulation brought to homeowners attention
A new scheme has been developed by the BBA with the aim of reducing the incidence of improperly fitted cavity wall insulation
There is no silver bullet to fix the broken housing market
The Housing White Paper failed to recognise two key factors that could fix the broken housing market: buyers and the supply-side. Buildoffsite explains
How has the UK garden developed and changed over the years?
ArborForest highlight the transformation of the UK garden and how it has evolved from a practical use post-war to a place of relaxation today
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Poor indoor air quality damages a building’s fabric and can be...
The Drimaster-Eco range can improve poor indoor air quality in buildings. Here, Wendy Thomas, Residential Product Manager, Nuaire explains
Housebuilding agenda should not mean poor performing properties
Simon Storer, Chief Executive, BRUFMA explains why the government's housebuilding agenda should focus on the quality of new builds as well as the quantity
Quality construction protects consumers and reduces the rate of failure
High quality construction is essential, but this is challenged by a lack of regulation. Clare M Thomas, Managing Director, Q Assure Build explains
Building maintenance firm collapses with 46 members of staff made redundant
A Nottingham-based building maintenance firm has gone into administration, with all members of staff losing their jobs
Can high-rise accommodation play a role in tackling the housing shortage?
A new study has been launched to examine if post-war high-rise public housing can help solve the chronic housing shortage
Construction sector can solve some of the major challenges facing government
A new report, set to launch this afternoon, will outline how the construction sector can solve some of the current problems in the UK
London construction will be crippled by a Hard Brexit, says Mayor...
A Hard Brexit could leave the London construction market “high and dry”, as nearly one in four builders hired are from the EU
Housing improvement programme in Wrexham gets £56.4m funding
A record £56.4m investment will be used for a housing improvement programme to bring Wrexham council housing up to standard
Barratt Developments sees profits rise as home completions fall
Profits jump for housing firm Barratt Developments in the six months to 31 December 2016, but the total number of completions fall
Energy efficiency in Scotland gets a boost with £11m funding to...
Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme has been given £11m more funding as it moves into the second wave of the scheme
Smart buildings opportunities are being missed by EU countries
European countries are not ready to take advantage of the benefits smart buildings can offer, says new analysis
Structural waterproofing training programme set out by PCA
The Property Care Association has laid out its structural waterproofing training programme for the year ahead to provide clarity for the sector
Housing White Paper: Acceleration needed for brownfield development
Michael Lunn, Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Environmental Industries Commission answers what the Housing White Paper means for brownfield development
Japanese knotweed ruling could have implications for landowners
Landowners are being urged to ensure they have plans in place to tackle Japanese knotweed after a court made a landmark ruling
Greater effort must be put into delivering SuDS and green infrastructure
More needs to be done to ensure SuDS and green infrastructure are taken into account on all developments
Scottish cities have a long but very different architectural history
DM Design highlight the differences in architecture across Scottish cities and how this provides a unique insight into the history of the country
Cyber attack: is your building at risk of criminal threats?
A new survey has revealed 39 per cent of respondents do not protect smart buildings against the threat of a cyber attack
Apprentices benefit from Local Authority Housing Service scheme
Wrexham Council outlines how students are benefiting from a Local Authority Housing Service apprenticeship scheme aimed at boosting job prospects
Energy bills should reduce for tenants following housing improvements
Wrexham Council highlights the work being undertaken to improve heating systems and reduce energy bills for tenants living in sheltered housing
Skills programme to retrain veterans in construction starts in Durham
The Combat to Construction project, a skills programme aimed at retraining veterans in trades such as bricklaying and carpentry, starts in the north east
Rural houses must be a consideration in the Housing White Paper
The government has been urged to remember the acute shortage of rural houses in the Housing White Paper, due to be published this month