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CIOB calls for a rethink of government loan-based energy schemes

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for a new loan-based energy scheme to improve efficiency for UK homeowners.
Rockwool SoundPro guide

ROCKWOOL ® launches new SoundPro Guide

The new ROCKWOOL ® SoundPro comprehensive guide for specifying acoustic solutions for the residential and education sector has been launched.
A male surveyor using a handheld infrared thermal camera, to inspect the interior of a domestic home, looking for heat anomalies. The camera viewfinder shows a coloured thermal image with varying temperature ranges, representing topics covered in the Actis- LABC CPD partnership

Actis and LABC renew successful CPD partnership

Actis specification experts will take part in LABC's monthly technical roadshows over the next year as part of the CPD partnership.
Future Homes Standard

Actis CPD modules offer thermal efficiency guidance for revised Building Regulations

Insulation specialist Actis has created new learning resources and thermal efficiency guidance with the launch of their latest CPD modules.
Zero-emission electric heating manufacturer Fischer has launched the Aquafficient Eco+, a new air source water heater designed to provide hot water quickly and efficiently

Fischer introduces new air source water heater, Aquafficient Eco+

Zero-emission electric heating manufacturer Fischer has launched the Aquafficient Eco+, a new air source water heater designed to provide hot water quickly and efficiently.
Adept Contracts, a passive fire protection specialist, is well-prepared for the Golden Thread requirement and the Building Safety Act

The “Golden Thread” for construction: What is it and who is...

Adept Contracts, a compliant passive fire protection specialist, is well-prepared for the Golden Thread requirement and the Building Safety Act. Their expertise in Durasteel and cavity barriers ensures enhanced building safety.
NHBC bricklaying

Tackling the construction skills shortage through bricklaying hubs

With the industry facing a construction skills shortage and in need of thousands of new workers in the next few years, NHBC is investing in a network of bricklaying training hubs to provide a flow of skilled apprentices to sites across the UK.
Future Homes Standard

Future Homes Standard: The next steps on the road to 2025...

On 8 Feb, PBC Today held the first in a new series of webinars with the Future Homes Standard – Next Steps on the Road to 2025
Affordable housing development - Edinburgh skyline

Housing minister greenlights £80M affordable housing development in Edinburgh

The West Craigs £80 million Edinburgh affordable housing development will create 425 energy-efficient homes under the supervision of the Wheatley Group.
Callington Road Hospital

Callington Road Hospital refurbishment project to be delivered by Urban Group

Callington Road Hospital will gain new bedrooms, wards, a kitchen and multi-purpose rooms as part of the works.
Telford Homes is the only the fifth developer in Europe to secure the BIM level 2 Kitemark accreditation and the second in the UK

Telford Homes secures BIM level 2 Kitemark credential

Telford Homes is the only the fifth developer in Europe to secure the BIM level 2 Kitemark accreditation and the second in the UK.
Energy efficiency measures should be part of the investment into draughty housing, which could then prevent 6,000 excess deaths a year

Citizens Advice’s call for investment in draughty housing backed by Actis

Energy efficiency measures should be part of the investment into draughty housing, which could then prevent 6,000 excess deaths a year.
Two sustainable, low-cost and high-quality family homes have been built on the site of a former agricultural barn in south Devon

BIM delivers sustainable family homes in rural community

Two sustainable, low-cost and high-quality family homes have been built on the site of a former agricultural barn in south Devon.
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UK government invests £8.85m in energy efficiency training

The UK government is providing £8.85m for energy efficiency training providers to offer courses in retrofitting and insulation.
A four-year major works investment programme promises £104m of upgraded homes and employment opportunities across England and Scotland

Places for People launches £104m major works investment programme

A four-year major works investment programme promises £104m of upgraded homes and employment opportunities across England and Scotland.
Close-up of a woman's hand holding one pound coins and other change from her purse, representing the inflation rate drop

Inflation rate drops to surprise 15-month low

As inflation rates drop to 7.9%, a milder outlook than predicted, the Bank of England faces less pressure to respond aggressively.
King's College Hospital photo

Decarbonising the health sector with modular construction

As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for sustainable healthcare facilities to support growing demand is becoming more vital than ever. Dan Allison, divisional director of Premier Modular, explores the benefits and opportunities offered by modular construction can aid in  decarbonising the health sector.
Eco-friendly building in the modern city. Sustainable glass office building with tree for reducing heat and carbon dioxide. Office building with green environment. Corporate building reduce CO2.

Less talk, more action: Why the industry needs to work together...

In this article, Alexandra Gates, managing director of Simply Certification takes a look at what measures the construction needs to take to meet carbon net zero targets.
Insulation specialist Actis has released a new video showcasing their sustainability progress and future environmentally-friendly plans

Actis’ determination to lead the way in sustainability highlighted in new...

Insulation specialist Actis has released a new video showcasing their sustainability progress and plans for future environmentally-friendly developments.
The Illingworth project was funded in part through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund's first wave

Illingworth project gets sustainability nod in Parliament

The £1m Illingworth project was funded in part through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund's first wave and has seen annual savings of up to £169 for occupiers.
Hackbridge Primary School - Passivhaus Plus

The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school wins award for zero carbon...

The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school, built by Willmott Dixon in 2019, has won an industry award for zero innovation in educational buildings.
Construction worker insulating building

Understanding the Part L building regulations: What do you need to...

In this article, Marcus Jefford, managing director of Build Aviator, explores the changes to Part L building regulations and what this means for tradespeople and builders.
green plants - biophilic design

Biophilic design and fast-track construction transform primary school

Tilbury Douglas is using groundbreaking biophilic design methods to build St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby.
passive fire protection

Modular precision could be the perfect partner for passive fire protection

Liam Blears, business and technical development manager for Facades at FSi, discusses the advantages modern methods of construction bring to ensure optimal passive fire protection.
Scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund is a step in the right direction- but more action is needed, says Homelink CEO Chris Jones

We must go further than scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation...

Scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: a significant step in the right direction, but more action is needed, says Homelink CEO Chris Jones The...
Picture shows the British Offsite modular house-building facility on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex. Part of the Weston Homes building group, representing the new offsite automated construction factory

New offsite automated construction factory from British Offsite to deliver 4,000 homes...

A £45m offsite automated construction factory in Braintree will create light gauge steel panel systems and other components, using robotic automated manufacturing.