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“Decades of failure…systematic dishonesty”: Final Grenfell Inquiry report released
The final report from the Grenfell Inquiry contains 1,700 pages documenting the failings that led to the 2017 fire, as well as recommendations for Government and industry.
Reflections on the Dagenham Fire and building safety during remediation works
Construction professionals need to recognise the hazards that remediation and repair works create, as Peter Wilkinson and Neil Gibbins, lead fire experts for CROSS-UK, explain.
Revolutionising housing with True Modular Building at MBI’s World of Modular...
The Netherlands faces a similar housing crisis to the UK- and modular building could solve both countries' crisis and reduce sustainability to boot.
Actis encourages post A-level and GCSE students to consider careers in...
Students digesting their A level and GCSE results this summer are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in construction by insulation specialist Actis.
Revolutionary rainscreen retention solution AlphaCore® and NVELOPE® proves less is more
SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in rainscreen cladding support systems and insulation materials to launch an optimum performance solution offering A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire, presenting the potential to optimise envelope design on buildings of any height in the AlphaCore® Pad.
Roofing focus and hire industry showcase among new features at UKCW...
New co-located expos, new hubs and a dedicated hire industry showcase are just some of the features when the UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW), returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 1-3 October.
CA Group renew membership with Secured by Design
National construction product manufacturer and building envelope specialist, CA Group, have renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
Beyond compliance: Why Building Regulations fall short on energy efficiency
Current Building Regulations are inadequate in ensuring energy efficiency in new homes. We must go beyond them to achieve comprehensive building assessments that measure energy consumption – with the current EPC system being notoriously inaccurate – as well as sound levels, relative humidity and CO2 levels, argues Andy Mitchell of 21°.
George Clarke TV show inspires barn conversion owner to choose Actis...
Stuart Ellis' client was inspired to utilise Actis Hybrid insulation for his own barn conversion- the ideal insulation for working with listed or heritage buildings.
Housing targets and economic growth key focus of King’s Speech
Prime minister Keir Starmer placed the economy at the forefront of his first King's Speech today, with policy reforms geared towards encouraging growth.
Eolis HC revolutionises loft conversions with quick installation
Architects, specifiers, and builders working on renovations and extensions must address changing Building Regulations, the impact of extreme temperatures on occupants, and construction time efficiency. Many are finding that the Actis Hybrid range and the new two-in-one Eolis HC meet all these needs.
Actis welcomes new government’s housebuilding targets
New housebuilding targets introduced this week by the new UK government have been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
The New Era: Labour Government and the future of the UK...
Labour’s manifesto outlined a series of ambitious plans to address the housing crisis, emphasising affordability, sustainability, and community empowerment. Here’s a closer look at how the housing landscape is expected to evolve under this new administration.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise house building in first official...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make her first major speech in the role today, speaking to business leaders about prioritising housebuilding to build economic growth.
What does the Labour manifesto promise for UK construction?
Curious about what Labour's 400+ seat victory means for UK construction? PBC Today recaps the key points from the Labour manifesto.
Actis expands its specification team with appointment of former builders’ merchant
Insulation specialist Actis has expanded its technical team with the appointment of a builders' merchant and specification manager exclusively focused on the East of England.
Actis backs scientists’ call for political parties to commit to climate...
A call by more than 400 of the UK's leading climate scientists for all election hopefuls to commit to ambitious climate policies has been backed by European insulation specialist Actis.
LHC’s N9 framework meets the complex needs of the market
LHC's Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework aims to help UK local authorities and housing associations meet energy efficiency and decarbonisation targets.
Mini Actis CPD on offer in Oldham at face-to-face LABC technical...
The next LABC monthly technical seminar takes place in Oldham and offers construction industry professionals across the North-West an insight into Actis' RIBA-approved CPD on changes to Part L.
Renewable technologies driven by frameworks
LHC frameworks are set to facilitate the procurement of renewable technologies like solar panels, EV charging points, and heat pumps to reduce environmental impacts.
Lack of green collar construction workers threatens UK decarbonisation
Turner & Townsend have found that a lack of skilled green collar construction workers is seeing in-demand trades command annual salaries of over £134,000.
How Marmox Thermoblocks address thermal bridging in construction
Marmox Thermoblocks are an affordable solution for preventing heat loss and addressing thermal bridging in various building projects
Tees Valley £2.1m retrofit scheme to be delivered by Esh Construction
Esh Construction will deliver the retrofit scheme across the Tees Valley, with local authorities securing around £2.1m of Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG 2) funding from the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero.
Pushing the building envelope on sustainability
Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, discusses the benefits of working with a product manufacturer in construction to select an appropriate system solution.
Liverpool commits to 2,000 new homes a year by 2030 in...
Liverpool's proposed housing strategy is part of a £1bn housing programme, which also includes major retrofitting works across properties in the city.
Without retrofitting our existing historical stock, the UK will fail to...
Simon Vernon-Harcourt, design and planning director at City & Country, explores the necessity of retrofitting the UK's historical building stock.