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Why thermal efficiency is important in high-rise buildings
Simon Fielden, sales director at SFS UK, explores the role of the building envelope in increasing thermal resistance and reducing energy consumption.
Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) in action
If you’ve yet not started to figure Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) into your planned new-build projects, then chances are you will have heard of it. Consortium Procurement Construction explores.
Vital Energi to reduce Northwick Park Hospital’s carbon emissions
Vital Energi has secured a contract with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust to save £1.9m a year and reduce carbon emissions at Northwick Park Hospital.
Mitie sets out roadmap for net zero carbon estate by 2025
Mitie has announced its roadmap to achieve a net zero estate by 2025, part of Mitie’s Plan Zero pledge.
Supply partnership enables continued production of SIPs Garden Rooms
JML SIPs and Hemsec’s supply partnership has enabled continued production of high-quality SIPs-built Garden Rooms.
Pressure rises for roofers as material shortages intensify
The roofing and cladding industry continues to be strained by skill and material shortages as well as suffering cost increases, according to the NFRC/Glenigan State of the Roofing Industry survey.
Structural insulated panel homes: A developers guide to building with SIPs
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are the future of building in the UK. Here, specialist manufacturer, Sips Eco Panels offers a guide to SIPs for developers.
Merchants see surge in Actis Hybrid sales as extensions take off
With the popularity of extensions and loft conversions going through the roof, merchants are reporting a huge rise in sales of insulation products – particularly those by Actis.
[VIDEO] Modular 10-storey building erected in one day
A Chinese modular construction specialist has erected a 10-storey apartment building in just over one day.
Selectaglaze continues to install secondary glazing at Gray’s Inn
Gray’s Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London, the farthest away from the Royal Courts of Justice and the smallest of the four. Using secondary glazing the Inn is now a warmer and quieter environment.
Retrofitting for energy efficiency: PAS 2035, a guiding light
Retrofitting your stock for energy efficiency probably feels like an overwhelming battle; a job that will never end. Where to start? How to prioritise? What measures to install?
Making historic school buildings fit for modern education
Daniel Barker, head of education development at Darwin Group, explains how Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are proving to be an effective solution for revamping outdated educational buildings.
Partnership to deliver timber frame homes to Alway
Housing association Pobl and developer Castleoak have joined forces to deliver low-carbon timber frame homes at Alway in Newport.
Housebuilding sector shows resilience despite new challenges
A recent poll by structural warranty provider LABC Warranty found that the availability of land – for so long the number one hurdle for housebuilders to leap – no longer features in the top three challenges the construction sector faces.
The importance of removing toxic materials from housebuilding
As we look ahead to a post-pandemic world, a dialogue needs to be opened about the need to remove toxic materials from housebuilding and construction, says Chris Mortensen, COO of Modulous.
Modular building: Shaping a sustainable future
According to the UKGBC, around 400m tonnes of materials are used by the UK construction industry each year. New eco-friendly building techniques such as modular construction are predicted to play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of the sector and improving its sustainability credentials. Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the MPBA, makes a case for modular in shaping a more sustainable future.
Self-isolating workers amplify building materials shortage
Self-isolating drivers, price inflations and uncertainty regarding deliveries are all exacerbating the ongoing construction material shortages, warn industry leaders.
Flat out on flat roofs: Adjustable fasteners and heat induction innovations
As construction gets back to work post-Covid, roofing installers and contractors will be asked to work more efficiently. The fastening solutions they choose can make all the difference to this effort, as explained by Martyn Holloway, business development manager – flat roof at SFS.
Sustainable timber construction: Why the UK needs to be all in
Timber’s green credentials mean the UK has to get fully behind its wider adoption for sustainable construction, says Malcolm Thomson of Scotframe.
Weather obsession could be key to cooling down buildings
The British weather has changed, with serious implications for our buildings, according to David Frise, CEO of the Building Engineering Services Association.
3 manufacturers appointed to £600m offsite homes framework
Building Better, the National Housing Federation-supported alliance of 29 housing associations and local authorities has appointed three manufacturers to deliver its first offsite homes framework.
FloodRecover: Flood resilience solutions for all property owners
Aquobex discusses the launch of the FloodRecover brand and portfolio, a holistic flood resilience solution to enable cost-effective and insurable flood resilient repairs to properties of all types.
Selectaglaze secondary glazing for healthcare
Controlling the environment within hospitals to stop the spread of disease and infection is very important. Selectaglaze secondary glazing creates an excellent barrier to help prevent this and has a wide range of healthcare products from switchable glass to anti-ligature furniture and units that are Secured by Design accredited.
Builder insulates his own extension with ‘clean and easy’ Actis
A Northamptonshire builder who loves the cleanliness and ease of use of Actis Hybrid has completed a conversion and extension at his own home using two products from the insulation system.
Building back better through digital twins
The need to share information and digital twin technology will help create a better built environment, says Paul Simpson of Recticel.
A sustainable answer to material shortages
Sourcing locally and using reclaimed building materials is possible and should be part of the solution towards zero carbon and current material shortages, argues Andrew Richards, co-chair of the Supply Chain Resilience Sub-group of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum.