SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in rainscreen cladding support systems and insulation materials to launch an optimum performance solution offering A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire, presenting the potential to optimise envelope design on buildings of any height in the AlphaCore® Pad.
James Ritchie, Head of Corporate Affairs at APS details the challenges the CDM sector is currently facing in terms of capability…
Those who bleat that CDM...
The Supreme Court has today (22 January 2014) unanimously dismissed the appeals against HS2.
Responding to the ruling Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said:
“We welcome that the...
Angus Saunders Principal Project Officer at Brent Council highlights how CIL can be used for sustainable growth and development.
Brent recently introduced the Community Infrastructure...
A major milestone for HS2 is reached as the first piece of legislation receives the go-ahead.
The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act received Royal...
Changes to help simplify the planning process are to be phased in as part of the Red Tape Challenge.
Unnecessary red tape that is no longer needed...
Following on from the Community Infrastructure Levy consultation, a new report sets out further Regulatory Reforms.
The Community Infrastructure Levy, introduced in 2010, allows local...
Claire Cope, Head of Local Engagement at Turley Associates gauges the true value of community engagement programmes.
The government’s localism agenda requires that developers lead...
In July 2013 a report on local government staff resources allocated to archaeology and building conservation was issued jointly by English Heritage, the Association...
Eighteen months from publication Suzan Yildiz, Head of Planning at Olswang LLP considers the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in practice
From...
Chair of the Communities and Local Government Committee Clive Betts gives thought to changes to planning rules for homeowners.
A year has passed since Eric...
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