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MMC inquiry to hear from Japan’s biggest housebuilder
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee will hear from Daiwa on their use of modern methods of construction(MMC) and how it could be used more successfully in the UK.
NHBC’s inaugural Build to Rent Innovators event opened by Lee Rowley...
Hoted in partnership with the British Property Foundation, NHBC's first Build to Rent Innovators event was opened by the new housing secretary.
Updating Energy Performance Certificates for a net zero energy system
Energy Performance Certificates need urgent reform if we are to successfully decarbonise buildings and meet net zero goals, says Fay Holland, senior energy policy adviser – heat and local energy at the Energy Systems Catapult.
Smart technology integration: paving the way for sustainable and healthy built...
Build Warranty explores how smart technology integration can embed better wellbeing in our built environments.
Business challenges in smart cities: Navigating technologies and building trust
As technology advances and increasingly influences our daily activities, this evolving landscape can also affect urban development. Eduardo Garcia Rodriguez of Capterra discusses new research looking at the drivers of smart cities and how we can address some of the accompanying challenges and concerns.
Considerate Constructors reveals Leading Lights Awards winners
The winners of the prestigious Considerate Constructors Scheme’s (CCS) national Leading Lights Awards have been announced.
Building Safety Regulator publishes first three year strategic plan
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published their first three-year stategic plan, leading with collaboration to deliver a culture change in the industry.
Balfour Beatty bags Norfolk coastal defence schemesÂ
The two coastal defence schemes, to be delivered by Balfour Beatty on behalf of North Norfolk District Council have a combined value of £19.5m.
Over half of UK residents in privately rented or social accommodation...
63% of those who've experienced mould were tenants in privately rented, local authority, housing association, or student accommodation, according to Uswitch Energy's Mouldy Nation Report.
Green flatpack housing unveiled at Energy House 2.0
Vector Homes has unveiled a prototype rapid-build flatpack housing system built using sustainable and advanced materials at the Energy House 2.0 research facility at the University of Salford. Chief executive Nathan Feddy discusses the mission to cut carbon, cost and complexity in construction.
More accurate damping models to speed up tall building construction
Wind effects are a key consideration in the design of tall buildings – but a new study suggests that the difficulty in estimating damping has led to an overly cautious approach. Lead author Daniel Gonzalez-Fernandez of the University of Bristol discusses the work to develop a more accurate model that could unlock faster construction.
Construction industry reacts to the 2023 Autumn Statement
The Autumn Statement left some construction stakeholders disappointed, as Stamp Duty changes were omitted, while planning reforms were met positively
Mass timber: Why the industry should adapt and utilise, not hide
Mass Timber has numerous benefits and is an essential tool to meet sustainability goals, yet is still not used to maximum effect throughout the construction industry.
Willmott Dixon join Torbay Regeneration Partnership
Willmott Dixon will work with Torbay Council and Milligan on a new Regeneration Partnership aimed at redeveloping Torbay town centre and several other sites across Torquay and Paignton.
Why the Building Safety Act will affect more than just HRBs
The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) says the impact of the new building control regulations introduced by the Building Safety Act will extend beyond Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).
Actis presents RIBA-approved CPD on Part L at LABC’s technical seminar
Improving thermal performance with Actis Eolis HC – ideal for headroom critical projects.
Home Builders Federation unveils 10-Point plan to improve UK housing supply
The Home Builders Federation has released a 10-point plan of solutions to help the government improve the UK housing supply and provide the nation with much-needed homes.
How can we improve the efficiency of buildings to better address...
Optimising building performance is the most urgently needed response to the energy crisis. Hariharan Natarajan, architect and energy engineer at SketchUp, explores how the industry can go about it.
Through the roof: keeping energy ratings and bills low by enhancing...
Better flat roof systems are key to meeting the UK government's energy efficiency targets and keeping bills low.
Academics call for increased MMC support for housing construction in the...
Academics from the University of Manchester have published an article arguing for significant changes in UK housing construction.
NHDG calls for more decarbonisation funding in 2023 Autumn Statement
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) has urged the government to allocate the entire £3.8bn from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund in the upcoming statement.
Construction skills gap will continue to widen until image problem is...
The construction skills gap may become a crisis, with 225,000 additional workers needed in four years. Ryan Jones, managing director of SLG Agency and founder of Deconstruction, says the industry needs to work on its image.
Wondrwall and Daikin join forces: Pioneering an intelligent solution for residential...
In an extraordinary partnership aimed at supporting the UK government’s ambitious goal of delivering 600,000 heat pumps annually, Wondrwall and Daikin are leading the way in the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero Heat Pump Ready Stream 2 project.
How can the construction industry progress towards net-zero amid challenges?
Amidst a global call for environmental accountability, the construction industry's significant carbon footprint is under scrutiny. A study from Judy Too and Obuks Ejohwomu, University of Manchester, exposes a critical gap: buildings are still not designed within sectoral carbon budgets, hindering progress towards net-zero.
Historic England unveils guidance for eco-friendly building adaptation
Historic England has released new guidance on combining climate action with building adaptation.
What funding is available for energy-saving measures in your home?
Go Geothermal outlines the different types of government funding available for homeowners seeking to install energy-saving technology in their homes.