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Construction industry reacts to shock general election 2024 announcement
Although the General Election was known to be happening this year, Rishi Sunak took the UK by surprise yesterday by setting a date for the 4th July.
Cement and concrete: The importance of innovation in achieving net zero
Innovation in technology, AI, materials and manufacturing processes will be essential to the transition of the cement and concrete industry towards a net zero future, writes GCCA chief executive Thomas Guillot
Clarity needed on protecting UK buildings from heatwaves, says EAC Chair
Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, has called on the government to provide more clarity on its plans to adapt the UK’s buildings to heatwaves.
£557m awarded to boost public sector decarbonisation
Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy-efficient upgrades, with a more than half-a-billion-pound government investment into public sector decarbonisation.
Damp and mould-related surveys: What is a healthy building?
Why are condensation, damp and mould still issues, and how do we know if our location is healthy for all?
99% shareholder approval for Barratt Redrow merger
Barratt shareholders voted 99.82% in favour of the Barratt Redrow merger, with Redrow's shareholders approving by 99.2%.
£80m mixed-use development in Edinburgh gets green light
Yesterday (May 15th), councillors on Edinburgh’s Development Management Sub-Committee granted planning consent for mixed-use development proposals at Ocean Point in Leith.
Draft guidance for Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3 released
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released the draft guidance for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3
AI forecasting: Storm Ciarán and UK resilience to extreme weather events
With the increasing urgency for the UK to strengthen its resilience to extreme weather events, Dr Simon Driscoll and Dr Natalie Harvey from the University of Reading looks at the AI forecasting revolution and the mixed ability of this approach to capture a record-breaking windstorm.
TopHat managing director to move on after just four years in...
The modular housebuilder's tumultous year continues, as managing director of TopHat, Andrew Shepherd, will depart after four years.
Funded retrofit training now available to ex-service and military personnel via...
Funding for accredited retrofit training and qualifications from The Retrofit Academy has been made available through the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) scheme.
Children in crisis: Confronting the stark reality of England’s housing emergency
In England, in 2024 it is hard to believe, yet the stark reality is we have over 240,000 children living in temporary accommodation. An unstable home environment can significantly impact children across various aspects of their lives. The effects of England’s housing emergency are far-reaching and profound.
Supporting the decarbonisation & retrofit of public sector buildings
Dean Fazackerley, head of technical procurement at public sector framework provider LHC Procurement Group (LHC), reflects on the key takeaways in the development of its latest energy efficiency framework, Decarbonisation & Retrofit (N9).
The exposure gap: Can the brownfield boom be sustained without the...
Brownfield is booming, with recent government funding pushing it to the top of every local council’s built environment agenda. Howel Morris, Rodgers Leask, welcomes the current flurry of activity, but is the next generation being primed to sustain the boom?Â
Legal and compliance implications of the Building Safety Act
The introduction of the new BSR is poised to revolutionise building standards. Established under the Building Safety Act 2022, the BSR is a distinct entity within the HSE, focusing on high-risk residential buildings. John Flathers and Richard Adams, Freeths, explore the legal and compliance implications.
Barnet Council’s first Quality Review Panel appoints Russell Curtis as chair
The Quality Review Panel will test the fundamental design principles of planning proposals, playing a major role in the council’s commitment to exemplary, high-quality developments.
MOBIE launches free sustainable development workshops in South and West Wales
MOBIE is launching free workshops in home design, sustainable development and green skills to primary and secondary schools in South and West Wales.
Actis CPD modules updated to include more thermal modelling advice
Two popular RIBA-approved CPD modules created by insulation specialist Actis have been updated to include additional information on thermal modelling, refurbishment options, and key aspects of the current consultation on The Future Homes Standard.
“Utterly bonkers” skyscraper over Georgian building in Birmingham to be reworked
The proposed skyscraper over a Grade-II listed former hospital building in Birmingham has been decried as "preposterous".
100 jobs lost as notices of administration filed across Osborne Group
Osborne Construction Ltd, Osborne Group Holdings and Osborne Homes Ltd has joined Geoffrey Osborne Ltd in filing notices of administration.
Stay ahead of property problems with Cornerstone Management Services Ltd
Cornerstone was founded in 2009 by three experienced property damage professionals looking to uphold change in the sector with defined transparency of reported incidents.
Architectural visualisation: Designing cities for mental wellbeing
One in three of the UK city dwellers believe their home has had a negative effect on their mental wellbeing. Petr Mitev, vice-president of solutions for designers at Chaos, says urban design needs to embrace architectural visualisation and sustainability to build a better future.
BGEN wins £84m electrical and instrumentation contract at Hinkley Point C
GE Steam Power Systems has awarded BGEN a £84m electrical and instrumentation solutions contract at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset.
Insights into local authority housing delivery
NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new build homes, has brought together some of the leaders of local authority development to share their thoughts about this important aspect of housing.
Adopting a circular economy model to fast track the built environment’s...
As population growth fuels demand for new buildings and materials, the construction industry faces a pivotal moment. Embracing a circular economy model is crucial to reducing waste and emissions while meeting future demands, explains Summit Rosenberg, associate, KOMPAS VC.
Cambridge councillors to rule on water scarcity hospital case
A planned £300m cancer research hospital in Cambridge has been the cause of water scarcity concerns from the Environmental Agency and campaigners.