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Study: ‘Over-design’ of UK buildings driving energy consumption
Heating, cooling and electrical systems regularly designed with up to 50% more electrical capacity than they will ever need, according to a study led by Ramboll.
Benefits of light steel framing
Andrew Way, an associate director at the Steel Construction Institute, discusses how light steel framing can deliver fast, adaptable and cost-effective buildings.
Government to fund £200m cladding replacement
The government has stepped in to cover the £200m bill to speed up crucial cladding replacement on around 170 private high-rise buildings.
How factory-built bathrooms are driving efficiency
Richard Tonkinson, executive director of bathroom pod manufacturer Offsite Solutions, offers some practical advice for specifying factory-built bathrooms.
Pre-panelised systems stay ahead of the residential game
Ben Gallimore, technical manager at voestalpine Metsec, looks at pre-panelised framing systems, which offer fast, efficient construction without sacrificing quality.
UKGB unveils framework for net zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has unveiled a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to become net zero carbon by 2050.
Workshops to maximise offsite construction for affordable housing
The first of a series of collaborative workshops to explore ways to increase offsite construction of affordable homes has been launched at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
Kings Cross W Zone given the green light
Kings Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP) has been given the final go-ahead by Islington Council on the King’s Cross W Zone.
Workloads for SME construction firms fall for first time in six...
Workloads for SME construction companies have fallen for the first in six years, but expectations for the future are positive, according to research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Construction companies suspended from Prompt Payment Code
Construction companies including Balfour Beatty, Costain, Laing O’Rourke and Persimmon have been removed from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time.
Energiesprong targets net zero energy for apartments in Europe
After a successful start bringing the Dutch Energiesprong to Europe, the next three years aims to make net-zero energy suitable for apartment buildings across North West Europe.
Efficiency boost for local housebuilders
Spantherm is an innovative ground floor system from Creagh Concrete that is being adopted by a growing number of local housebuilders.
Construction firms fined after employee sustains electrical burns
Two construction companies have been fined after a worker received serious electrical burns during demolition work.
Be First appoints McLaren for Barking town regeneration scheme
Be First has confirmed the appointment of McLaren Construction to construct 169 affordable and shared ownership homes at the heart of Barking Town Centre.
Britlift equipment lifts 37-tonne heat exchanger
Britlift recently worked night and day to supply custom-designed lifting equipment on an incredibly tight timescale for the removal of a 37-tonne heat exchanger.
When is a flood door not a flood door?
Issues can arise with flood doors relate to more than just their functionality in flood protection, however, residential flood doors need to be easy to operate with standard handle forces and an easy to lock operation.
Seymour lays foundations for Gateshead Innovation Village
Seymour Civil Engineering has begun laying the foundations for one of the UK’s most innovative housebuilding projects, the Gateshead Innovation Village.
What is the MMC Definition Framework?
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are viewed as a genuine answer to the problems facing the residential housing market, specifically around the volume of homes being produced.
Eight engineering firms share £2.6bn flood defence network
The Environment Agency has chosen eight engineering firms for its £2.6bn supplier framework, which will promote innovative ways of mitigating flood risk.
Jacobs appointed to protect communities from flood erosion
Jacobs has been appointed to provide professional services of the Environment Agency’s new CDF to help protect communities and businesses from flood and coastal erosion.
Higgins wins £40m scheme for A2Dominion
Higgins has been announced as the appointed contractor on a £40m planning scheme for residential property group A2Dominion on Bath Road in Hounslow.
Seven start-ups to receive support from Geovation Accelerator
Seven start-ups using location, land and property data in their products and services have been accepted onto the Geovation Accelerator Programme.
Residential construction output increased by 5% in 2018
Preliminary data indicates that total residential construction output increased by 5% in 2018 to £74.2bn, according to the latest Construction and Housing Forecast Bulletin from AMA Research.
Planning submitted to develop UK’s largest low-rise modular scheme
Low carbon modular developer, innerspace homes, has applied for full planning permission to develop 40 modular family homes in the village of Needingworth.
Private rental sector set for biggest change in a generation
Private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants from their homes at short notice and without good reason, in the biggest change to the private rental sector for a generation.
Planning application approved for North Street Quarter
The North Street Quarter development in Lewes has taken a step forward, as detailed plans for the landscape and appearance of phases 2 and 3 were approved by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA).