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J3 development outlines net-zero carbon ambition
Plans for the proposed J3 development north of the M54 reveal £40m worth of investment in making the new community net-zero carbon once completed.
Actis to host performance gap CPD training on Zoom
Actis is to start running its two CPD modules next month in a Zoom webinar format, the training sessions are free and both certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service.
Energy conundrum: Securing futures through the building envelope
As the pressure mounts on the construction industry to achieve zero-carbon buildings, Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, explores how the building envelope can help to reduce energy usage and enhance a building’s lifespan.
Kier completes first phase of Bay Field Hospital
The initial phases of Bay Field Hospital have been handed over to Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), which will see 420 beds now available to support the NHS in its response to Covid-19.
Secondary glazing supports £4m restoration of London pub
Selectaglaze assisted the refurbishment of the Grade II Listed Fellowship Inn in Bellingham South London, a semi-derelict pub that has recently been repurposed as a new cultural centre for the local community and beyond.
Actis backs MMC industry push post Covid-19
The speed of change over the past few weeks, from video conferencing to grappling with online technologies, may be the trigger to push the industry into placing more focus on MMC, says insulation specialist Actis.
State of the Nation review: Performance evaluation of new housing
In a major study funded by the Building Performance Network, Professor Rajat Gupta and Matt Greg of Oxford Brookes University have conducted a comprehensive review of key studies on new housing performance and Building Performance Evaluation methods.
Building Regs and basement conversions
James Berry of the Property Care Association looks at the importance of Building Regulations and supporting Approved Documents covering underground structures.
Securing better buildings with the correct bracket application
David Fraser, NVELOPE® business unit manager at SFS, discusses the finer details behind these building envelope systems and how correct bracket specification simplifies complex challenges.
Kingspan Kooltherm: Achieving more with less
Kingspan Kooltherm has been developed to meet exacting new energy performance regulations for new homes while still offering slimline design.
Creating a warm and safe study environment with secondary glazing
Selectaglaze’s purpose-made secondary glazing offers the performance and security to help create ideal spaces for learning and research.
Reskinning as a solution to London’s housing shortage
Reskinning existing buildings could provide affordable housing for the capital at a faster rate without the negative impacts of demolition that can undermine the benefits of new builds. Richard Hyams of architect astudio takes a look.
£40m transformation of historic dye works factory into new homes
The historic dye works and laundry factory in Bristol is being transformed into new homes by Galliard Homes and Acorn Property Group
Actis backs calls for Government to offer extra help to construction
Actis has joined calls by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the government to introduce further measures to help the construction industry during and after the coronavirus crisis.
Structural warranty provider remains operational for critical inspections
ABC+ Warranty is one of the remaining structural warranty companies that remain fully operational and equipped to carry out professional inspection services by their team of fully chartered surveyors.
Kingspan merger ‘could damage competition’
Kingspan’s anticipated purchase of Building Solutions raises competition concerns in the supply of specialist insulation panels, according to the Competition Markets Authority (CMA).
Future planning: The UK’s approach to placemaking needs to change
Hugh Petter, director at Adam Architecture and Anthony McNamee, Associate at Farrer & Co, explore how the UK can adopt a sustainable approach to placemaking.
Actis offers technical advice during COVID-19 crisis
While much of the physical construction industry has all but ground to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic, there is still a lot of work to be done at the planning and technical stage.
How can construction tackle the overheating challenge?
Chris Stanley, housing manager at the Concrete Block Association (CBA), explores the need to improve resilience to overheating, from the building materials used to the way our structures are designed.
Acoustics, ventilation and overheating: The mechanics of delivery
Dr Anthony Chilton discusses the Association of Noise Consultants’ new Acoustics, Ventilation and Overheating Residential Design Guide.
Insulated panel manufacturer to support urgent building projects
Insulated panel manufacturer Hemsec has changed its production schedules to help organisations and businesses cope with the public health emergency.
mac-group to convert landmark Equipoint building into homes
mac-group has won a £17m contract to convert a landmark 1960s 10-storey Equipoint building in Birmingham into more than 200 apartments.
Structural Insulated Panel Systems: Delivering energy efficient buildings
The dynamic and fast-moving pace of the structural timber sector delivers a vast array of buildings through innovative construction methods. Here, Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, discusses the benefits of Structural Insulated Panel Systems (SIPS).
UKGBC publishes guidance on acoustics standards
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published guidance to help local authorities go above and beyond building regulations, in specifying higher acoustic standards in new build homes.
Hotel guests sleep soundly thanks to Granada Secondary Glazing
Granada’s secondary glazing enables restored grade II* listed hotel Kimpton Fitzroy to give guests peace and calm while retaining its original character.
LABC and industry experts welcome Actis SAP training course
Developers, surveyors, architects, building control heads and energy surveyors across the South West have been the first to enjoy a training course on changes to SAP, devised by insulation specialist Actis.