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Speed, accuracy, sustainability: The benefits of 3D laser scanning for mass...
The benefits of 3D laser scanning include providing precise, data-driven insights to turn mass timber construction’s moment into a movement, explains FARO Technologies.
Condensation in buildings: How to ensure good ventilation
In this article, warranty firm ABC+ Warranty explores the signs and causes of condensation in buildings, and how to ensure good ventilation with minimum condensation in properties.
Paperless filing system saves housing association over £22k per year
Mosscare St Vincent's Housing Group has reported that transferring one area of its operation to a digital paperless filing system has saved £22,500 per year.
Can timber construction help the industry achieve net zero?
Timber construction can provide a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive materials to help architects, engineers and contractors cut the industry’s carbon emissions while tackling ever-increasing demands for buildings and infrastructure, says David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK.
Doing better on damp and mould in UK housing
In November, a coroner said the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak from prolonged exposure to harmful mould in his home should be a “defining moment” for the housing sector in increasing the understanding and awareness of damp and mould. Steve Hodgson, chief executive of the Property Care Association, makes the case for a more responsive, science-based approach.
Eco-Fix Challenge invites young people to innovate retrofitting solutions with George...
Grimshaw, MACE and MOBIE, George Clarke's education charity are inviting young people to imagine new energy-efficiency solutions in the Eco-Fix Challenge.
D Hatcher & Sons: A forward-thinking East Midlands construction company
D Hatcher & Sons is a family-run, forward-thinking East Midlands construction company in Lincolnshire that holds traditional values.
What you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty...
When you build a new property, it’s crucial you ensure it has a New Home Warranty in place so you can sell it easily and protect the buyer. But with a range of warranty providers in the market, what do you need to know when choosing your 10-year structural warranty provider?
Construction’s ongoing battle to get its workforce talking about mental health
Workplace pressures, complex supply chains and a macho culture have made many construction workers hard to reach when it comes to talking about mental health. Daisie Rees-Evans of the Chartered Institute of Building looks at the industry’s efforts to make changes.
ONS UK House Price Index shows sees property values fall but...
The average UK house price was £295,000 in November 2022, which is £28,000 higher than this time last year, according to the latest ONS UK House Price Index.
Actis to take part in face-to-face technical roadshow with LABC
Actis will participate in a face-to-face technical roadshow with LABC later this month, providing delegates with three and a half hours of CPD training.
Leeds housing scheme retrofits cut carbon emissions and energy bills
Equans has completed a series of Leeds housing scheme retrofits worth £9m, making 190 homes in Holt Park warmer and greener.
How is the Building Safety Act rewriting history for construction companies?
In this article, Elecosoft explores how the introduction of the Building Safety Act is holding the industry to greater accountability, and how construction companies can comply to the new changes in order to avoid backlash.
Construct Zero reflections from Innovate UK
Dr Mike Pitts, deputy challenge director for Transforming Construction at Innovate UK, looks back on the first year of the Construction Leadership Council’s Construct Zero programme and the final year of the Transforming Construction challenge.
Transforming the Hightown Estate through Secured by Design
The once-notorious Hightown Estate, in Wrexham, which has been redeveloped to incorporate crime prevention principles set by Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative, has received a ringing endorsement.
The Hill Group appoints Victoria Anthony as HR director
The Hill Group has appointed Victoria Anthony as HR director, where she will drive recruitment from unconventional sources to the construction workforce.
Seven issues that will affect supply chains in 2023
Alex Minett, head of products and markets at CHAS, looks at seven issues companies should be aware of when shoring up resilience for their supply chains in 2023.
Grassland translocation preserves biodiversity at Harbour Reach development
Metis Homes has undertaken £75,000 of ecology and grassland translocation works in preparation for the Hampshire Harbour Reach development.
Productisation and productivity: Considerations to increase business productivity in construction
If you haven’t heard about the wave of “product” and “platform” thinking in the construction industry, then you should read this article for a quick crib-sheet guide to what changes you need to be implementing in your business in preparation for a new wave of business productivity improvements in our sector.
Orbit appoints Matt Bundy as head of property improvements
Housing provider Orbit has appointed Matt Bundy, previously the lead on major works at Westminster City Council, as the new head of property improvements.
Version of Actis’ RIBA-approved Part L CPD available at LABC’s South...
A mini version of a RIBA-approved Part L CPD is among the topics offered to builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects attending LABC's South East virtual roadshow this month.
An aggregate approach to decarbonisation in construction
James de La Salle, Partner at CIL, argues that there is no one answer to decarbonisation across the European housing sector, and a blended approach of measures is required to achieve decarbonisation in construction.
Repairs, voids and planned works contract worth £75m awarded to Kier...
Kier Places has been awarded a £75m repairs, voids and planned works contract by RHP Group, covering properties across four London boroughs.
The importance of inclusive design in the built environment
It is estimated that up to 40%* of the population have sensory or cognitive impairment associated with ageing, neurodegenerative diseases, mental health conditions, neurodevelopment, stroke, traumatic brain injury and tumours. In this article Fiona Walsh, Principal Architect, DDS and Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Global Brain Health Institute explains the importance of inclusive design in buildings.
Social housing providers encouraged to use LHC framework duo for home...
Social housing providers and local authorities are encouraged to use the LHC framework duo to upgrade windows, doors and kitchens across their stock.
Stamp duty cuts, affordability, and the housing crisis
The government stamp duty cuts need to be in conjunction with supply-side interventions, argues Grant Westall-Reece, partner in residential development at Bidwells.