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Chief construction adviser publishes SWI report
A new report from the government's chief construction adviser detailing recommendations relating to the installation of solid wall insulation has been published…
Chief construction adviser...
Retrofit consortium wins £2.6m EU grant
Plans to bring a new zero carbon retrofit model from the Netherlands to the UK have taken a step closer as £2.6m funding is...
Scotland’s chief planner calls for a flexible approach
In a letter, the Scottish government’s chief planner has called on council planners to adopt a positive and flexible approach to private rental applications…
Scotland’s...
Redrow launches graduate scheme recruitment drive
Major housebuilder firm Redrow Homes has launched a recruitment drive for its 2016 graduate scheme…
As the skills shortage continues to gain ground construction employees...
Construction firms must invest in employees
As the construction sector scrambles to find one million extra employees to meet building demands, contractors have been warned to invest in their existing...
NIA calls for government action to stop job losses
The head of the National Insulation Association is calling on the government to do more to prevent job losses in the energy efficiency sector…
Neil...
The importance of energy efficiency to reduce fuel poverty
Jenny Saunders, Chief Executive of National Energy Action discusses the importance of energy efficiency to reduce fuel poverty
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...
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...
Glass buildings: reflections of the future
Andy Rutter, owner of Steel and Glass Balustrades shares his thoughts on the popularity of glass buildings…
Iconic glass buildings are a highlight of London:...
Meeting the housing shortage
For the UK to be successful at overcoming the chronic housing supply shortage, the industry needs to look beyond traditional forms of construction
The Smart Growth approach
Jon Reeds, Convenor of the Smart Growth UK coalition argues that to solve our housing shortage, we should examine our approach to residential densities...
Glass buildings: reflections of the future
Andy Rutter, owner of Steel and Glass Balustrades shares his thoughts on the popularity of glass buildings…
Iconic glass buildings are a highlight of London:...
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...
Record profits for Scot JCB
For the second consecutive year, Scot JCB has reported record profits, increasing turnover from £103m to £117.2m…
Growth across the construction sector has benefited many...
Can the UK meet increased construction demand?
Addressing the skills shortage in the construction and engineering sector remains a difficult challenge, but is it one that can be overcome? PBC Today...
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 Smart Growth approach to solve our housing shortage
Jon Reeds, Convenor of the Smart Growth UK coalition argues that to solve our housing shortage, we should examine our approach to residential densities...
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...
Planning and Building Control Today Northern Ireland – Issue 5
Welcome to the September edition of Planning and Building Control Today – Northern Ireland.
There is widespread feeling that the UK’s housing shortage can only be properly addressed with...
House builder claims construction is being slowed on a local level
In its annual operating review, house building company Redrow has revealed the delivery of homes is being slowed down due to issues on a...
Student electrical safety campaign underway
Electrical Safety First’s campaign to make university students in Scotland aware of the risks of electrical fires gets underway as the new academic term...
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...
Planning charges do not reflect the cost of smaller housing developments
The costs of building smaller housing developments are not taken into account when setting planning charges, according to a new report from the Federation...
Concrete strengthens resilience to fire and floods
Engineering resilience needn’t be rocket science. The challenge for designers is to be aware of the issues, and to think ahead, as Jenny Burridge...