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Awaab Ishak, 2, died from exposure to mould in flat, inquest...
Awaab Ishak died shortly after his second birthday in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by months of exposure to black mould, concluded the coroner.
Rogue landlords could be fined £30k as councils crack down
Rogue landlords could be fined up to £30,000 or be banned from operating, as new government funding enables councils to crack down.
Actis’ RIBA-approved Part L CPD module praised by industry professionals
Actis' RIBA-approved Part L CPD module, which helps builders, architects, and building control officers negotiate the complexities of the revised building regulations is transforming the understanding of future homes standards for those in the industry.
Building offsite’s zero carbon toolkit
A mix of materials should form the offsite sector’s zero carbon toolkit, argues Sam Hart, head of Modern Methods of Construction at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.
ONS Construction output September 2022 shows growth despite choppy waters ahead
The ONS Construction output September 2022 shows a third consecutive month of growth and the highest level of output since records began.
£300m Blackpool Central regeneration project announced by DLUHC
A previously stalled private sector-led £300m Blackpool Central regeneration scheme will go ahead after the DLUHC has committed £40m to relocate the Magistrates and County Courts.
Growth Plan: Investment Zones and meeting housing need
Following the government’s “fiscal event”, Matthew Spry of Lichfields examines the key policy announcements on Investment Zones and meeting the housing need.
UKGBC calls on government to double down to support a resilient...
Ahead of Adaptation Day at COP27, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has urged the government to strengthen policies that will support a resilient built environment.
Could 3D printing solve the UK housing shortage?
With 3D printing on the rise, could it be a possible solution to help the housing crisis in the UK? Build Warranty explores.
How can contractors help overcome the UK’s excessive noise epidemic?
Excessive noise has become an enemy of workplace productivity – and the design and construction of buildings has a key role to play in reducing it, says Ben Hancock, managing director at Oscar Acoustics.
Getting housing planning reform wrong could do ‘serious damage’, warns CPS
A new report by CPS has examined the arguments for housing planning reforms and warns of potential negative impacts on housing targets and the economy.
LABC East Midlands roadshow offers a slice of Actis’ Part L...
A slice of Actis' RIBA-approved Part L CPD module is on offer to builders, specifiers, building control officers, FMB master builders and architects attending the East Midlands virtual LABC roadshow later this month.
3 reasons European contractors should be adopting modular construction practices
Modular construction adds efficiencies, is eco-friendly and may attract younger generations to construction industry careers, says Benedict Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager, Trimble Viewpoint.
Why a “retrofit skills revolution” would be a triple win
An urgent retrofit skills revolution must be locally led and nationally funded, says Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at climate solutions charity Ashden.
Glenigan construction forecast shows weak construction output as UK economy haemorrhages
The latest Glenigan construction forecast has indicated poor market conditions are stifling construction activity, predicting a return to growth by 2024.
Building confidence in MMC with the DfMA Toolkit
The DfMA Toolkit embeds a wealth of project and supplier data, enabling users to benchmark against their own projects and make more informed and sustainable decisions with the aid of the transport directions and carbon calculator, says Alan Saleh, production innovation manager at L&Q and workstream lead at COLAB.
AHCI: West Carclaze Garden Village for Eco-Bos Development Ltd
Barry Marsh, project director at West Carclaze for Eco-Bos explores how the company has been working with Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) at West Carclaze Garden Village, St Austell, in a 3-minute YouTube video.
Accelerating digital engineering in Modern Methods of Construction
Dr Mark Woods, chief strategy officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), believes that digital engineering is a crucial tool in compressing development cycles across the construction sector; and highlights how this can be leveraged to support the industry through a turbulent time.
Senior housing: Accommodating an ageing population in a supply crisis
Andrew Fyfe, associate director of healthcare and senior living at BNP Paribas Real Estate, charts the challenges of accommodating an ageing population in a senior housing crisis.
Cross-sector Warehousing Board launched by British Property Federation
New Warehousing Board will lead advocacy for the UK logistics sector and highlight the role warehousing plays as an essential national infrastructure.
Retrofitting: One solution to the energy, cost of living and climate...
Retrofitting, and increasing the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) of the existing housing stock is one the most significant challenges (and opportunities) to reaching net zero, reducing energy bills and improving public health, says David Barnes, policy and public affairs manager at the Chartered Institute of Building.
Why building with SIPs is the perfect fit for extensions
Are you looking to create more space with an all-year-round garden room or highly insulated extension or annex? Here’s why you should consider building with SIPs.
Tool theft epidemic in UK expected to worsen as cost-of-living-crisis continues
Over half of tradespeople expect the tool theft epidemic to worsen as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with 4 in 5 experiencing tool theft this year.
Actis CPD will help contractors tackle Part L revisions
If, like many contractors and installers, you’re scratching your head about how to comply with the Part L revisions, which came into force in the summer, then a new CPD, created by insulation experts Actis, could help unveil and summarise all of the upcoming changes.
UK build-to-rent could increase five-fold in the next decade
A long-term projection of the sector released to celebrate a decade of the Montague Review suggests that UK build-to-rent will continue to increase.
United Living secures £30m contract to deliver full-fibre network in Sunderland
A new full-fibre network in Sunderland will be rolled out by United Living, improving internet services and using local contractors to boost the city’s economy.