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SFS sustainability goals: How the construction industry is tackling climate change
James Gooder, business unit manager at SFS, explains why the construction industry needs to move with the times to hit net zero targets, alongside how forward-thinking global businesses like SFS are meeting their own sustainability goals.
Energy Performance Certificate extension welcome, but not enough
With new research showing only 41% of homes in England meet recommended Energy Performance Certificate standards, Jason Harris-Cohen of Open Property Group argues that efforts to “green up” the UK’s housing stock are a drop in the ocean.
Building performance gap: The importance of compliance reports in building projects
Over the past year, the UK has implemented changes to building standards governing the energy performance of buildings. As changes aim to close the building performance gap, project teams must now submit compliance reports for new build projects.
6 out of 10 rental homes fail to meet government’s ambition...
A recent BBC investigation found that six out of ten UK rental homes fail to meet the proposed new standard for EPC ratings. As a result, many tenants have received over-inflated energy bills.
G F Tomlinson adds to portfolio of public sector frameworks
G F Tomlinson, a Midlands-based contractor, has secured preferred contractor status via a number of public sector frameworks, including Pagabo, Scape and the Department of Education.
How can net zero architecture transform the construction industry?
In this article, Sarah Kaute, managing director of Construction PR, explores how net zero architecture is transforming the construction industry, and how you can make the most of it.
UK Construction Week London: Everything you need to know
UK Construction Week London, the UK’s largest event for the built environment, returns to the capital after a successful debut in 2022 with even more to offer.
Exploring timber frames in construction with STA’s Andrew Orriss
PBC Today sat down with Andrew Orriss, Chief Operating Officer at STA, to discuss his pathway into sustainable construction, the Building Safety Act, and how the STA are broadening the knowledge and appeal of timber frames in construction
Rental sector must scramble to meet requirements of new EPC regulations
Under new EPC regulations proposed by the government, 1.9m bedrooms in London rental properties would be unfit to let by 2028.
Retrofit skills shortage undermines plan to upgrade 19m homes
The government has set a target of bringing 19m homes up to standard by 2035. But the Spring Statement and Energy Security Day announcements contained little to make that goal a reality – and nothing to tackle the retrofit skills shortage holding back progress, says Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at Ashden.
Understanding the human benefits of social housing decarbonisation
Derek Horrocks, of Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd, discusses why the real-life benefits of decarbonisation cannot be underestimated in social housing.
Actis joins LABC technical roadshow to share snippets from RIBA-approved Part...
Actis will share snippets from its RIBA-approved Part L CPD module with West Midlands builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects attending LABC’s virtual regional roadshow next week.
Is hybrid timber construction the answer to lowering the industry’s environmental...
With sustainability at the forefront of construction projects to meet government targets and work towards a more sustainable future, hybrid timber construction may be the answer to many of the industry's problems, explains Liam Bryant, associate at Webb Yates Engineers.
New lowest-ever embodied carbon access floor panel for commercial offices now...
Kingspan has debuted their latest and lowest-ever embodied carbon access floor panel, the RMG600+, with a 57% reduction in embodied carbon compared to the standard range.
Morgan Sindall celebrates opening of new Bishop’s Waltham Fire Station
Morgan Sindall Construction is celebrating the opening of the new Bishop’s Waltham Fire Station in Hampshire, the first of three upcoming fire stations as Morgan Sindall progresses with the next step of investment for blue light facilities.
Is light gauge steel framing the most advanced material in offsite...
PBC Today explores whether light gauge steel framing is truly the most technically advanced material in the offsite technology portfolio, examines the challenges that are encountered when using these frames and discusses the properties and benefits when compared to other materials.
Government outlines multi-billion energy revolution on its ‘Energy Security Day’
The Government has announced a series of investments to secure the UK's energy independence, but industry experts are concerned the plans fail to address existing energy waste.
Gove calls for Kingspan meeting to discuss cladding compensation
The UK government has called for a meeting with Kingspan, the manufacturer of combustible insulation used on Grenfell Tower, to discuss cladding compensation.
Using project management software to meet Housing Association targets
Housing Association targets are a great way to measure progress. But they can also indicate when an industry is in difficulty—as the social housing sector can attest, explains Elecosoft.
New ROCKWOOL MD to drive energy efficiency and fire safety solutions...
Insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has appointed Nick Wilson as managing director to drive the company’s efforts in energy efficiency and fire safety solutions across the UK and Ireland.
ROCKWOOL® launches new CPD to support fire stopping stakeholders
ROCKWOOL® has launched a new CPD to support stakeholders in fire stopping and understanding and improving liability management.
ROCKWOOL® launches recladding guide for specifiers
Stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL®, has added to its suite of industry support resources with the launch of the Recladding with ROCKWOOL guide for specifiers.
£1.8bn Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency of social...
A total of £1.8bn has been awarded through multiple grant schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency across the UK.
Kier and Boyer to deliver school refurbishment and new housing in...
Boyer has secured planning permission for Taylor Wimpey to deliver new housing in Gloucestershire, whilst Kier begins work on providing new facilities for historic Gloucestershire school.
Fischer Future Heat UK Ltd – Electric heating solutions
Providing electric heating solutions, Fischer Future Heat UK Ltd is helping to achieve net-zero targets, pioneering zero-emission heating.
What are the latest BIM software trends in the UK?
PBC Today explores the current BIM software trends used in the UK and considers the potential implications for stakeholders involved in the construction industry.