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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.
Actis’ RIBA-approved CPD will help to change working practices in line...
Actis' RIBA-approved CPD will help architects, builders, and building control officers to change their working practices in line with Part L revisions.
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.
Why the industry needs to embrace construction innovation to meet housing...
In this article, Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of Kenoteq, makers of the K-Briq, explores the future of construction innovation.
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.
Henry Boot Construction completes SEN learning centre in Leeds
Henry Boot Construction celebrates completing work on a new SEN learning centre in Leeds, creating facilities and places for 120 more pupils.
Planning submitted for 61 new homes in Toddington
Hayfield has submitted a planning application for 61 new zero-carbon-ready homes in Toddington, Bedfordshire, 29% of which will be affordable.
The four key advantages of modular construction
Kashif Dafedar, digital products lead at CallisonRTKL, looks at the four key advantages of modular construction from a design angle, including greater flexibility, less pollution and construction waste, optimised energy and automation and cost efficiency.
ROCKWOOL becomes an associate member of the LRWA
ROCKWOOL has announced that it is now a member of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), which aims to raise awareness of both the technical and financial benefits of specifying liquid-applied waterproofing systems and provide advice for specifiers.
Energy relief funding for schools does not go far enough, experts...
The government has announced energy relief funding for schools and colleges to be spent on energy efficiency upgrades, but experts say a nationwide retrofitting scheme is needed.
How local authorities are utilising virtual digital twin technology to meet...
The Innovate UK-funded REWIRE project has created a virtual digital twin of Warrington in north-west England to help identify where carbon and efficiency savings can be made across the town’s buildings and energy systems.
Modular Building Institute Releases Annual Innovation-Focused Issue of Modular Advantage
In this issue of its bi-monthly Modular Advantage magazine, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) explores the bleeding edge of modular construction with articles and interviews from around the industry.
Actis Part L training on offer at LABC’s virtual East Anglian...
Changes to Part L is one of the topics offered to builders, specifiers, building control officers and architects attending the East Anglia virtual LABC roadshow next week.
Actis inspires young people into construction careers
Actis regional sales director Jemma Harris and sales manager Melanie Porter recently attended an event in Yorkshire to inspire young people to choose construction careers.
Government announces series of steps to bolster UK’s energy independence
A renewed nuclear program and Energy Bill are part of new government measures to help secure the UK's energy independence.
Kier kickstarts switch to Battery Storage Units (BSUs)
Kier becomes the UK's first business to switch to the use of Battery Storage Units (BSUs) to reduce carbon emissions across its sites.
ROCKWOOL® launches new ROCKWOOL Red Book with enhanced technical content
ROCKWOOL® has launched an updated version of the ROCKWOOL Red Book – its established fully-interactive industry guide to acoustic, fire and thermal insulation, which provides digital access to technical data, product certification and a wide range of specification support materials.
New ECO+ scheme to help insulate homes and reduce energy bills
The new ECO+ scheme, announced by business and energy secretary Grant Shapps, will help millions of people across the country bring down energy costs and better insulate their homes.
ROCKWOOL announces the launch of updated FIREPRO® Book
ROCKWOOL has announced the launch of an updated version of the ROCKWOOL FIREPRO® Book, its go-to resource for information and guidance on all of the company’s passive fire protection solutions.
How data-led solutions are helping to ease UK’s energy crisis
Data-led solutions should be seen as a vital asset in the battle against rising living costs and the energy crisis, says Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab.
Actis backs National Housing Federation call for early release of social...
Actis insulation specialists are backing a call for billions of promised government funds to be released ahead of the planned deadline to help ease the financial burden of soaring energy bills on tenants living in social housing.
Building regulations on damp and mould need more stringent enforcement
The Property Care Association has called for more rigorous enforcement of building regulations to tackle issues with damp and mould in homes.
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.
English timber could be untapped natural resource in UK built environment
A consortium of experts in timber construction and engineering is exploring ways to boost the use of English timber in the built environment.
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.