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LHC launches procurement guide for energy efficiency works
LHC has launched a new guide for local authorities, housing associations and other registered providers that are looking to procure energy efficiency works.
How insulated membranes can help eliminate thermal bridging
Architect Thomas Wiedmer, UK and Ireland technical director at pan-European insulation specialist Actis, explains why it’s a good idea to use a vapour control layer when embarking on a new build or refurb and what to look for when choosing a breather membrane.
All set for take-off as Hemsec helps to grow the UK...
One of the UK’s largest – and the longest-standing – insulated panel manufacturers sets ambitious plans for growth with new team members.
£526m energy saving to improve UK’s poorest performing homes
The allocation of £50m towards reducing carbon emissions in 50,000 social housing and low-income households across England and Scotland has been welcomed by Actis.
Joint venture delivers first modular homes in Northstowe
A joint venture between the government’s Homes England, Sekisui House and Urban Splash has delivered the first modular homes at the new town of Northstowe.
£1bn to drive down emissions from industry and public buildings
Over £1bn has been allocated to drive down emissions from industry and public buildings like schools, hospitals and council buildings, as part of the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy.
“Fabric First” and the consequences for social homes in the North
To help development directors plot their strategy to net zero, Gary Cawley, director of North & Central England at CPC, sets out the essentials that every social housing client needs to know today.
Willmott Dixon to develop £120m net-zero retirement village
Willmott Dixon has secured Millfield Green, a net-zero carbon project that will see the construction of a new retirement village in Caddington, Bedfordshire.
£2.6m boost for ‘Bright Green Homes’ in Bristol
Bristol residents could receive financial help to have energy saving measures installed in their homes after the city was awarded nearly £3m to create a local version of the Green Homes Grant scheme.
Graham to adopt Passivhaus standard
Graham has commenced the journey towards the widespread adoption and implementation of the Passivhaus standard and methodology.
Cheshire West and Chester Council secures Green Homes Grant
Cheshire West and Chester Council has secured over £500,000 in funding to install energy efficient measures to some of the borough's most inefficient homes.
Wedding ceremonies made more peaceful with secondary glazing
Wedding ceremonies have been made peaceful in a Grade II and II* Listed Town Hall following acoustic adaptations by Selectaglaze to block noise from Reading town centre.
Leeds invests £100m to improve energy efficiency of council housing
Leeds City Council is set to invest £100m on measures to improve the energy efficiency of council housing by 2050.
Southwark Council commits £101m to tackle climate emergency
Southwark Council backs its commitment to the Climate Emergency and environmental sustainability with a commitment of £101m in funding.
Actis sales rise as roofing industry reports rising workload
Demand for Actis insulation has been at an all-time high during the first two months of 2021 with a massive rise in demand for products from roofing contractors.
Actis to present SAP training course at LABC roadshows
Insulation specialist Actis will be presenting its popular SAP training sessions at two LABC virtual roadshows next month.
RIBA approval sees record numbers book Actis online CPD
Record numbers of people have been booking places on a CPD created by insulation specialist Actis since it became a RIBA-approved training course at the end of 2020.
Rainscreen cladding: General cladding requirements
Premier Guarantee offers technical guidance on the general requirements for rainscreen cladding.
Roofers concerned about material shortages, data shows
When asked to rank their top three concerns for 2021, almost half of roofing and cladding contractors (48%) put material shortages at the top of the list, according to the State of the Roofing Industry Survey, by Glenigan for NFRC.
Secondary glazing solutions for baby’s comfort in North London home
The installation of secondary glazing to patio doors in a suburban home in Cockfosters, North London makes a living room comfier for a couple’s young child.
Sustainability in the built environment: More than meets the eye
It’s been a slow, but significant shift in perception, outlook and activity, but there’s no doubt the last decade has seen sustainability gradually rise up the agenda to become a priority for UK’s built environment professionals. Chris Stanley, housing manager at Modern Masonry explains more.
Roundtable: New national construction regulator launched
The government has launched a new national construction regulator to ensure safe building materials are used in new homes following “deeply disturbing allegations of malpractice” by some construction product manufacturers at the Grenfell Inquiry.
Energy modelling for low carbon buildings
Hollis has seen a significant increase in the number of developers requesting advice on ESG implementation, this is likely to continue as we see governments introducing post-pandemic green recovery plans. Richard Masters and Katherine Beisler at Hollis explain more.
Now is the time for timber: Looking ahead to 2021
With current events moving so rapidly, it’s hard to make predictions about what the future holds for the construction industry. Nevertheless, Andrew Orriss from the Structural Timber Association gives his views on the key priorities for the timber and MMC sectors in the coming months.
Scotframe earns ‘NHBC Accepts’ assurance mark
Scotframe has become one of the first timber frame specialists in the UK to secure the NHBC Accepts mark for its Valutherm PLUS build system.
Actis Hybrid range proves quick, clean and easy to use
Builders and specifiers love the speed, ease and cleanliness of Actis’ thermally superb insulation.