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Modular and beautiful design: The architect’s view
Modular construction and MMC are not only helping to achieve sustainable, efficient and attractive design in housing; they are leading the way, writes Jo Cowen, CEO of Jo Cowen Architects.
Meeting carbon targets through retrofitting
The UK must embark upon a comprehensive retrofit programme of its existing housing stock if it is to achieve net zero carbon by 2050, says Simon Storer, chief executive of Insulation Manufacturers Association.
Morgan Sindall launches machine learning platform for social housing
Morgan Sindall is set to launch a new machine learning software platform to provide social housing landlords and tenants with real-time, actionable insights.
Modular homes help tackle homelessness in Haringey
As the first council in London to provide modular homes to help tackle homelessness, Haringey is helping those in need of a safe and secure roof over their heads.
Glasgow Queen Street: Shaped by movement
The commuters and shoppers are returning from their Covid-enforced isolation and the redeveloped Glasgow Queen Street station is there to welcome them.
Construction company fined £16k after workers exposed to asbestos
A construction company has been fined £16,000 after workers were exposed to asbestos when they removed false ceiling tiles during a shop conversion in Hull.
[VIDEO] Plymouth’s CobBauge to be ‘living lab’ for cob material
Construction has begun on the first-ever building in the country to be made from an upgraded version of the material cob, which will act as a classroom for researchers monitoring the performance of the new walling material.
Actis Boost R Hybrid Roof will come into its own this...
An insulating breather membrane specifically designed for roofs will come into its own this autumn and winter, as it will help stave off the effects of the weather as temperatures plummet.
The future of building is here!
Sips Eco is the UK’s premier award-winning Structural Insulated Panel manufacturer, designing and manufacturing highly energy efficient homes across the UK and Europe.
Net zero for existing buildings: Fabric First investigation
How can greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment be neutralised in order to meet the UK’s net zero ambitions?
Secondary glazing installed at renovated Cambridge Church
Downing Place United Reformed Church, situated in Cambridge, has benefited from Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing installation.
Transformation and transition: How the hotel industry can strive towards net...
With 700,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, the decarbonisation of the leisure sector’s existing estate will be crucial in meeting net zero targets. Simon Gill, hotels and leisure business leader at Arup, discusses a new report exploring how this can be achieved.
Concentration enhanced with Selectaglaze secondary glazing
The standard of an institution’s education is down to the teacher’s skills and the individual; others will place more importance on the resources of the school. But what about the building itself? The sound of commuter traffic from the outside drifts in, voices in the hallway can be heard as people walk to class, a draft from the windows sweep in – not a straightforward environment to learn in.
Wates and DfE begins work on first net-zero schools
Wates Group will use modern methods of construction to build some of the UK’s first net-zero schools, supporting the country’s ambitious climate goals.
Fusion21 begins hunt for contractors to join £750m decarbonisation framework
Fusion21 has begun the hunt for bidders to join its £750m national decarbonisation framework.
Start your retrofit journey here
270,000 homes need to be retrofitted every year until 2035 to meet the government's Clean Growth Strategy. Gary Cawley, director of CPC, explores what you can do to start your retrofit journey.
Actis backs ‘move out of the dark ages’ and offsite construction
Actis has backed calls by two industry heavyweights to move construction ‘out of the dark ages' if it is to address the housing crisis and tackle the skills shortage.
Former Actis manager uses Hybrid range on Cornish developments
A disused doctors' surgery in a Cornish fishing village is to be given a new lease of life into five, thermally efficient apartments, thanks to Actis’ Hybrid insulation.
Preserving Nottingham’s history with security secondary glazing
In 2018, Grade I Listed Nottingham Castle has undergone a £30m conservation, renovation, and redevelopment to revitalise and restore the 17th-century Ducal Palace and its grounds.
England’s ‘leaky’ homes are greater threat to climate than cars, says...
England’s homes produce more carbon emissions every year than all of the country’s cars, new research from the National Housing Federation (NHF) has revealed.
Vital Energi to help lower London’s carbon footprintÂ
Vital Energi has been awarded a contract to save London 1,000 tonnes of carbon a year and help the city reach net zero carbon by 2027.
Construction underway on new net zero office in Salford
The English Cities Fund (ECF) and contractor, Bowmer + Kirkland has started construction of a new 115,000 sq ft net zero office building, which will set the bar for sustainable developments Salford Central.
Actis Hybrid convert wins gift voucher after Jewson charity event
A recent convert to Actis Hybrid has won a £100 gift card in a prize draw held as part of an activity aimed at encouraging more construction professionals to learn about the company's insulation products.
Materials crisis temporarily eases but lack of drivers still ‘major concern’
John Newcomb, CEO of the BMF and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the CPA said the materials crisis has temporarily eased due to the holiday period and customers delaying or cancelling projects.
£160m fund opens to enhance energy efficiency of social homes
Local authorities and housing associations across England will have the chance to secure a share of £160m to enhance the energy efficiency of social homes.
Premier Guarantee technical updates: Roofs
This ebook brings together a collection of Technical Updates from Premier Guarantee covering roof design, installation, maintenance and performance standards to satisfy its warranty scheme.