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Heating engineers urged to sign up to £450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Heating engineers are being urged to sign up to help deliver a £450m government Boiler Upgrade Scheme to heat homes and small businesses with green technology.
Actis Hybris EPDs reveal insulation’s impressive cradle-to-grave carbon footprint
A series of new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) on the flagship insulation created by Actis shows that its cradle-to-grave environmental footprint is even more impressive than it was when the registration process was carried out four years ago.
The UK construction industry reacts to the 2022 Energy Strategy
This week, the UK government announced a new 2022 Energy Strategy, which aims to accelerate the use of renewables such as new nuclear, hydrogen, and wind power to secure clean and affordable British energy for the long term.
Fire risk assessment: Why Orbit chose award-winning Automist
Orbit Group first commissioned approved Automist installer Firemist to retrofit Plumis’ watermist fire suppression system at a basement flat in Leamington Spa following the recommendations of a person-centred fire risk assessment.
Ashden says UK Energy Strategy inadequate
Ashden says UK Energy Strategy inadequate and misses the ‘3 Rs’: rapid transition away from fossil fuels, more renewables and major retrofits.
Heat Pump Association welcomes £30M investment in British heat pump manufacturing
Heat Pump Association (HPA) receives £30M investment in British heat pump manufacturing from the UK Energy Security Strategy.
March construction PMI data shows fastest rise in construction orders
March construction PMI data has shown the fastest rise in construction orders since August 2021, which was boosted due to a sustained rise in new work.
Insulation specialist Actis is a CPD partner with LABC
As CPD Partners, Actis will participate in LABC’s monthly roadshows and a series of one-off topic or sector-specific events over the coming year.
Digital technologies will power the shift to Infrastructure 4.0
Infrastructure desperately needs updating and modernising to withstand the effects of climate change, rapid urbanisation and sustainability regulations. Digital technologies provide the tools to do so, says Gary Wong, industry principal – global infrastructure and water, AVEVA.
Boss Cabins donates standalone cabins to Ukrainian refugees
UK welfare manufacturer Boss Cabins is donating two of its standalone welfare cabins to help Ukrainian refugees.
Pocket Living secures £19.3m debt facility with Pluto Finance
Housing developer Pocket Living has secured a £19.3m debt facility with Pluto Finance against its recently completed Addiscombe Grove development in Croydon.
RICS launch revised service charge code for housing association tenants
Housing association tenants of long leasehold flats are to be included under a revised service charge code, alongside other proposed changes announced as part of a consultation by RICS.
UK Construction Week Innovation Zone to showcase green construction innovations
UK Construction Week Innovation Zone, held at London’s ExCel from 3-5 May, will showcase the sector’s green change-makers, demonstrating the latest construction innovations.
Planning sent off for £20m Hayfield Manor development in North Oxfordshire
Hayfield has submitted planning to Cherwell District Council for a £20m Hayfield Manor Development, comprising of 40 zero carbon ready luxury homes.
Amazon Property announces £250m real estate fund in alternatives sectors
Amazon Property has committed a £250m real estate fund to invest in joint venture opportunities in the logistics, managed office solution, PBSA, Life Sciences, and retirement sectors.
Conway Point housing scheme will help Wirral residents get on the...
One Vision Housing’s new development, the Conway Point housing scheme, will deliver 46 modern Rent to Buy apartments in Wirral.
[Video] SIPs: A great way to bring young people into construction...
Schemes to help bring young people into construction have never been more important. Watch this two-minute video to see how SIPs make training easy.
Sir Robert McAlpine completes Edinburgh Park development
Sir Robert McAlpine has announced the completion of the Edinburgh Park development scheme - a 5-storey office building in New Park Square, Edinburgh.
Helen Redfern appointed as Kier’s chief people officer
Helen Redfern has secured the role as Kier's chief people officer following her successful approach to HR in the construction industry.
Amey and Renaisi partnership creates work placements for refugee professionals
Amey has partnered with Renaisi to create work placements for five refugee professionals in Amey Consulting’s Advisory & Analytics business.
Sam Foglia appointed as Hayfield contracts manager
Sam Foglia has been appointed as Hayfield contracts manager to oversee three of its developments, located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Will Rudd Davidson appointed to housing projects in Edinburgh
Will Rudd Davidson has been appointed as a consultant civil and structural engineer to oversee two housing projects in Edinburgh.
What is next for embodied carbon in buildings?
Despite a recent attempt at regulation falling by the wayside, the issue of embodied carbon in buildings has never been more prominent in construction. But as Mike Stevenson of NorDan UK explains, when you think longer-term about building specification, the carbon reduction takes care of itself.
Why a National Retrofit Strategy is key to decarbonising the UK’s...
Oliver Baker, CEO at Ambion Heating, supports calls for a National Retrofit Strategy - particularly the UK's housing stock - as he believes electric heating systems play a crucial role in decarbonising buildings.
5 affordable alternative housing options
As the cost of living continues to rise exponentially, We Buy Any House lists the top 5 alternative housing options that are significantly more affordable than traditional homes.
Construction gold standard needs gold standard IT strategy
Professor David Mosey's independent review of public sector construction frameworks has called for a new "gold standard" for procurement. Realising this ambition will also require a gold standard construction IT strategy, says Walter Hume of Rimini Street .