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Kent construction company fined £25,000 after worker falls from scaffolding
Amberley Homes, a construction company in Kent, has been fined £25,000 after a sub-contractor fell from an unguarded scaffolding opening.
Is retrofit data the key to unlocking a $2 trillion market?
International businesses could save a collective $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, according to the World Economic Forum. BESA’s Graeme Fox says better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning potential savings into real ones.
Actis to showcase Part L CPD at LABC’s virtual Welsh roadshow
Actis specification manager Elijah Peters will share highlights of the insulation specialist's RIBA-approved Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards CPD at the virtual LABC technical roadshow.
Surgo Construction falls into administration
Newcastle-based contractors Surgo Construction has entered administration, as confirmed during it's legal battle with Bellway Homes.
Is offsite the key to swifter mechanical services installation?
Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical – Building Solutions at REHAU UK, explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical services on MMC projects and the role that offsite construction can play.
Residential Fire Protection Limited: Leading the way in residential sprinkler systems...
At Residential Fire Protection Limited, we specialise in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of Residential Sprinkler Systems and Dry Risers throughout the UK & Ireland.
“It was a flop”: Construction industry reacts to Spring 2024 Budget
As the chancellor laid out the last budget of the financial year- and possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say.
Massive regional divide in domestic retrofit in England, study finds
Analysis from the PNZ Group on domestic retrofit has uncovered a massive regional divide, with "no progress" made on greening homes in the North East of England.
Rethinking retrofit: UK social housing crisis demands urgent action
The UK's social housing stock is under scrutiny and demands urgent attention. In this article, Regan Costello, pre-construction manager of retrofit and decarbonisation, explores how retrofit can help.
Modular Advantage March 2024
The MBI's Modular Advantage March 2024 edition brings the latest research, practices, and tech paving the way to a more sustainable future.
ICW Group announces first winners of ICW Showcase Awards
Building warranty and building control provider ICW Group has announced the first winners from across the UK construction sector in its inaugural ICW Showcase Awards.
Construction industry prepares for Spring Budget 2024
As the UK braces for the chancellor's Spring Budget 2024, the construction industry shares their hopes and fears.
Making retrofit a reality with geospatial data
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to retrofit, but knocking down and starting again isn’t an option. BIM is now proving its value in repurposing existing buildings through the use of geospatial data, says Diarmuid Murphy, director of property at Murphy Geospatial.
Ensure compliance with Sold Secure’s SS504 Specification for Smart Locks
Sold Secure's new SS504 – Specification for Smart Locks in use within Domestic and Similar Buildings standard ensure that physical, technical and connectivity security are thoroughly tested against both IoT security and physical attack.
Has ISO answered, “what is a digital twin?”
The new BS ISO/IEC 30173 standard aims to formalise the key elements of a digital twin. Dan Rossiter FCIAT, built environment sector lead at the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists examines the standard’s definitions.
What does biodiversity net gain actually mean for planners?
England has officially implemented biodiversity net gain (BNG), making it mandatory for new developments. In this article, Dr Robin McArthur, chair of the Joe’s Blooms Advisory Board, explores how Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) are crucial in ensuring compliance.
Homeowner says broken heat pump went unnoticed thanks to Actis Hybrid...
A timber frame specialist who has been using Actis insulation products for the past two decades says he has never looked back - after one of his customers took two days to notice his heat pump had broken as his house was so warm!
HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct halts for ‘urgent remedial works’
Align JV has suspended work on the Colne Valley Viaduct, with local residents warned that there will be concrete drilling noises over the week.
Making thermal breaks part of a full-service solution to building envelope...
General manager of Armatherm, Paul Beech, discusses the locations where thermal bridging can cause detrimental issues, and how to combat this by working with architects, designers and structural engineers at the early stages of a project.
Councils must take swifter action against rogue building owners, says Government
Minister for housing and building safety, Lee Rowley, met with council chief executives to discuss the action taken against rogue building owners.
Exploring Actis’s ‘pincer movement’ towards the construction skills gap
Speedier construction, modern methods of construction and engaging with young people- these are all part of Actis's counterstrategy to tackle the construction skills gap.
Husband-and-wife-run twin scaffolding businesses file administration notices
BCM and Scaffteq are part of the Safe Rise Scaffolding Group, which is run by married and business partner accountants David Hayde and Adele McLay.
Embracing technological innovation: transforming construction workforce development
The construction sector is witnessing a shift in workforce dynamics, propelled by the seamless integration of technology. In this article, Anderselite explores how this technology can transform construction workforce development.
Planning granted for mass timber structure neighbourhood from former Greenpeace directors
Human Nature, the company behind the planned mass timber structure neighbourhood, was founded by former Greenpeace directors Michael Manolson and Jonathan Smales.
Modular hospital project hit with two year delay
A student accommodation and modular hospital job has been hit with a two-year delay after damp and mould were found in the building.
ThermaSkirt heating system shines in Barratt’s Energy House 2.0
Barratt's Energy House 2.0, in collaboration with Salford University, showcases the exceptional performance of the ThermaSkirt Heating System, marking a significant leap in the quest for eco-friendly and innovative heating systems.