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UK’s first Passivhaus leisure centre is now open in Exeter
The UK’s first Passivhaus leisure centre has opened in Exeter following innovative engineering and design work by Arup and S&P.
Roof fire breaks out at Deptford block of flats
The London Fire Brigade were called out to a roof fire at a block of flats on Creek Road in Deptford yesterday (26 April).
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School for success: Why rainscreen subframe systems are crucial in the...
The government’s ambitious plans for a 10-year programme of school rebuilding face a major challenge, given the poor thermal performance of old building stock. David Fraser, business unit manager, NVELOPE® of SFS, explains how to get the best from the school building envelope using rainscreen subframe systems.
Elements Europe appointed to £100m London modular hotel and office scheme
Elements Europe, an offsite specialist, has been appointed as the main contractor on a £100m London modular hotel and office development.
Actis appoints Jerrell Paton as new East of England area sales...
Offering training sessions to merchants and distributors across the East of England is a top priority for Actis' newly appointed area sales manager, Jerrell Paton.
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The benefits of using timber products from start to finish
Timber products offer a number of benefits from design to construction and innovation.
Smashing secondary glazing myths
We caught up with Nicholas Dabney, technical adviser at secondary glazing experts Selectaglaze, to take a closer look at secondary glazing myths – and put an end to them once and for all.
Vistry secures planning permission for additional housing at Kirkleatham Green
Vistry Partnerships North East has secured planning permission for 75 additional homes at its Kirkleatham Green development, in Redcar.
Keepmoat Homes given green light to build 433 new homes in...
Gedling Borough Council has granted Keepmoat Homes planning permission for 433 new homes in Gedling, part of the final phase of its Chase Farm development.
Reducing construction’s environmental impact with innovative, green building materials
PBC Today spoke with Matthew Linegar, head of product management at Stora Enso to discuss how the use of innovative, green building materials – such as cross laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) - are helping to reduce the environmental impact of construction.
Durkan to refurbish historic homes at Sutton Dwellings
Durkan has been appointed by Clarion Housing Group to refurbish the Sutton Dwellings, part of Chelsea’s historic Sutton Estate.
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.
SterlingOSB Zero features in Westminster housing and retail community project, Ebury...
SterlingOSB Zero panels have been used in a colourful, temporary development for Westminster City Council, Ebury Edge.
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.
New East Park student accommodation scheme completed at Uni of Exeter
Vinci Construction has developed the new East Park student accommodation scheme at the University of Exeter. Designed by Stride Treglown architects, the student accommodation scheme features rainscreen cladding panels from Proteus Facades.
Everything you need to know about Europe’s sustainable buildings
Borja Izaola, Project Manager from GBCe (Green Building Council España), tells us what we need to know about Europe's sustainable buildings.
Modular Homes aim to tackle homelessness in Hertfordshire
Modular Homes will help tackle homelessness in Hertfordshire by installing eight purpose-built, modular homes in Hemel Hempstead, following permission granted from Dacorum Borough Council.
Three new school buildings in Essex built using MMC
Morgan Sindall have built three new school buildings in Essex using a net zero Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) approach.
Construction industry professionals react to Spring Budget 2022
Rishi Sunak Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered the Spring Budget 2022, announcing a new tax plan to ease the rising cost of living. Here construction industry professionals share their thoughts on the biggest cut to personal taxes in a quarter of a century.
Hayfield begins work on £25m Lakeside Development in Bedfordshire
Construction is underway to deliver 50 zero carbon ready homes on Hayfield's £25m, prime 8.5-acre (3.46 Ha) lakeside development in Bedfordshire.
Renovating historic buildings sustainably: The challenges and opportunities
Steve McGregor, group MD, DMA Group, believes that renovating historic buildings pose unique challenges when it comes to sustainability, here he explores the opportunities that are available.
A guide to waterproofing materials in construction
Michael Jones, National waterproofing manager at Peter Cox outlines a range of waterproofing materials in construction, and the benefits they can bring if used correctly.
CSIC provide funding for green construction skills initiative
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced the expansion of its green construction skills initiative, with the launch of a second free-to-attend programme focused on the fabric and structure of sustainable buildings.
Roofing company fined after young worker falls from height
Infiniti Roofing and Construction Ltd has been fined for breaches of safety regulations after a worker falls from height and sustained multiple injuries whilst working on a building at Havers Hill, Eastfield, Scarborough.
Willmott Dixon trials net zero learning pod
Willmott Dixon's launch of a net zero learning pod provides a temporary or permanent space for learning schools and on ‘meanwhile’ sites.