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BNG becomes mandatory for developers in England
From today (12 February), developers in England will have to deliver at least a 10% biodiversity net gain on new developments.
Labour to ditch flagship £28bn green investment pledge
Labour has dropped their £28bn green investment pledge, which was proposed as a means to grow green jobs and targets.
Social housing tenants 11 times more likely to suffer ventilation issues...
Social housing tenants are more than 11 times more likely to experience ventilation issues than plumbing issues, and almost five times as likely to experience ventilation issues as heating issues, according to a new study.
40% of Build-to-Rent sites experience planning consent delays
According to new research from the British Property Federation the wait time on obtaining planning consent for built to rent sites is 12 months 'at least'.Â
Making waves in construction: DiscreteHeat’s year of impactful events and webinars
What a year it has been for DiscreteHeat, from winning awards, new partnerships, registered installer training days, events, adding more members of staff and more. We’re certainly on the horizon with recognition coming from every corner of the plumbing world.
McCarthy Stone delivers specialist retirement properties with MMC
Leading developer McCarthy Stone has proven MMC can be used to successfully used to deliver nine retirement communities and has begun work on the tenth.
Fischer Future Heat launches free net zero training courses
Fischer Future Heat has launched free net zero training courses for installers and heating businesses at their facility in Leicester.
How can data-led approaches provide stability in the 2024 construction market?
Richard Winson, director at Naismiths Analytics at national real estate consultancy Naismiths, says that data-led approaches based on reliable historical financial data and market insights can provide some level of stability in a challenging market.
Awaab’s Law extension: Labour to extend regulation to private sector
Labour has committed to extend Awaab's Law into the private sector, but the CIEH argues that more comprehensive action is needed.
Field View in action at Hinkley Point C
Field View is providing digital support at Hinkley Point C, one of Europe’s largest and most complex construction projects.
BRE calls for energy performance certificate reform to improve decarbonisation efforts
A new report from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has called for energy performance certificate reform to speed up the decarbonisation of the UK's built environment.
There’s never been a better time to invest in EV charging...
In this article, David Butters, E.ON Drive, explores the advantages for developers in installing EV charging technology, highlighting the financial and reputational benefits, and positioning early adopters as sustainable pioneers in the wake of the 2035 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) ban.
Connected technology transforming water treatment in social housing
Helen Isherwood, managing director at ADEY, considers how predicting when water treatment intervention is needed will help to save money, reduce carbon emissions, ensure contractor compliance and maintain tenant comfort in social housing.
Pat Ritchie appointed for second term as chair of Government Property...
Pat Ritchie CBE will continue in her role as chair of the Government Property Agency (GPA), leading the advisory and management agency until 2027.
The Energy Act 2023: How heat networks can drive progress to...
The Energy Act 2023 enshrines the principle of expanding the use of heat networks. Arezou Yavarianfar, senior associate at law firm Winckworth Sherwood, looks at how those developing and operating heat networks can stay up to date with the developing regulatory framework.
Next stop: East Anglia, for Actis’ mini Part L CPD at...
The East Anglia leg of LABC's virtual roadshow will feature another of Actis's RIBA-approved Future Homes Standards CPD next month.
House of Lords calls for transparency in Government MMC initiatives
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has highlighted the need for transparency in the Government's MMC initiatives in a new report.
Lindsey Richards inaugurated as RTPI President 2024
Lindsey Richards was inaugurated as the new RTPI President for 2024 at a ceremony on Wednesday 24th January, where she unveiled her vision for "Planning Our Future"
How data and AI is changing the way we live and...
Increasingly, data and AI are seamlessly integrated within many aspects of our daily lives. From chatting to virtual assistants to advanced algorithms rendering lifelike images, the role of technology is ubiquitous, says Gordon Johnstone, head of DataFest at The Data Lab.
Environment-led design: Putting theory into practice
Environment-led design is critical in addressing the climate, pollution, and related social challenges facing the built environment, says Kerry Whalley of Arup.
Government awards £1.8m funding for home retrofit grant scheme
A point-of-sale finance technology solution for home retrofit has been given a £1.8m grant for its pilot phase after a successful discovery phase.
Celebrating 35 years of designing out crime and protecting communities with...
Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative that works to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, work, shop and visit, celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024.
NSAP launches Power Generation Group to drive UK’s net zero transition
A new Power Generation Group within the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP) has been launched by Energy & Utility Skills.
Plans for Las Vegas style Sphere in London withdrawn by developer
The Las Vegas-style Sphere had become a 'political football between rival parties', said developers MSG in a letter to the Planning Inspectorate.
Action required to address humidity on construction sites following latest storms
With the start of 2024 seeing widespread flooding in the wake of Storm Henk, there is an urgent need for an approach to combat humidity on construction sites to prevent long-term damage, reports Aggreko.
Impact of IoT in social housing revealed by University of Exeter...
Partnering with Aico|HomeLINK and industry partners, the University of Exeter has created a guide to best implement IoT in social housing.