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Next stop: East Anglia, for Actis’ mini Part L CPD at...
The East Anglia leg of LABC's virtual roadshow will feature another of Actis's RIBA-approved Future Homes Standards CPD next month.
Standardising firestopping: industry experts weigh in
Experts at the London Build Expo 2023 discussed the latest developments and differences between 'firestopping', 'passive fire protection' and 'service penetration sealing'.
How can MMC help ease the UK’s housing crisis?
Ross Baxter, managing director of Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, explains how Categories two, three, five, and six as defined by the UK Government’s cross-industry working group for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), can be utilised as part of the wider solution to solve the UK's housing crisis.
What you need to know when working in snow or low...
As a sharp decline in temperatures marks the early days of 2024, here are some of the key considerations you must make when working in snow or cold conditions.
Look out for AI-generated content in online training courses, warns TICA
Trade body TICA has issued a warning over AI-generated online training courses, which could contain non-UK specific or outdated content.
With 2024 predicted to break records, keeping homes cool is vital,...
As provisional Met Office data forecasts that 2024 could exceed 2023's record temperatures, keeping homes cool is more important than ever.
Rethinking net zero: Fabric-first prevails over the Future Homes Standard
Will Bown, managing director of SuperFOIL, examines government proposals for the Future Homes Standard, and what they mean for the country.
Sow Space grows practice specialising in retrofit options, ecological design and...
Simon Chung, director of Sow Space, discusses how the sustainable design practice tests different retrofit options with the help of Archicad, and is improving design efficiency with the help of the BIM software.
What extent of retrofitting work is needed in the social housing...
A new report by law firm Shakespeare Martineau has uncovered a significant gap between social housing tenants’ desire to retrofit their homes and their ability to make those improvements. Louise Drew, partner and head of building communities, looks at the key findings.
First Actis CPD on Part L announced for LABC’s East Midlands...
The virtual Part L CPD event, from Actis and LABC's other partners, will take place on Wednesday 24 January between noon and 2pm.
Morgan Sindall to deliver major upgrades to Burlington Junior School
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has appointed Morgan Sindall to deliver major upgrades to Burlington Junior School.
How can the construction industry break stagnation in building emission reductions?
In a recent interview with Bianca Wong, global head of sustainability at Kingspan, PBC Today delved into the issues surrounding building emission stagnation in EU countries in response to the recent Global Retrofit Index report, and Kingspan's strategic approach to sustainability.
How can early manufacturer engagement help to achieve the optimum, efficient...
Achieving thermal performance, or 'energy efficiency', in buildings is heavily reliant on specifying thermal insulation. Neil Kirwin, specification manager at SFS, discusses how early engagement can help improve space heating and efficient thermal performance.
The Future Homes Standard: key points condensed
This article from Discrete Heat delves into the key aspects of the Future Homes Standards, offering a concise overview for professionals in the construction sector.
Clean heat advocates find cause for optimism amidst political turbulence
In a busy end of the year for politics and policy, do developers and clean heat advocates have a lot to feel good about? Alastair Murray, founder and MD of Rendesco, explores.
SFS leads way on safety and innovation
As a company which entered the UK as the Victorian era was coming to an end, SFS has a considerable wealth of accumulated expertise in cladding systems as well as fixings, putting the company in an unrivalled position to help innovate and educate industry professionals in crucial subjects such as safety.
CONTAINEX: Mobile space solutions for your construction site facility
When it comes to the construction industry, mobile space systems such as contractors’ offices, welfare facilities, canteens, workshops and accommodations play a crucial role at every construction site. One of the major players in the market is the Austrian container, cabin and modular building manufacturer CONTAINEX.
Hottest year on record highlights need to keep homes cool, warns...
As 2023 looks set to become the hottest year on record, the need to future-proof homes against the impact of extreme heat is more important than ever.
COP28: 350 industry leaders sign open letter to demand regulatory change...
Over 350 industry leaders have signed an open letter to negotiators and political leaders calling for urgent regulatory changes to tackle the climate crisis.
Condensation and mould in homes: A matter of compliance
Almost a million homes in England suffer from damp, but following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, landlords and property owners must tackle condensation and mould in homes and put an end to it once and for all, says Wendy Thomas of Nuaire.
ROCKWOOL supports construction professionals with ROCKWOOL Learning
ROCKWOOL Learning makes it easier for construction professionals to access professional development opportunities and track progress with accredited CPD hours.
Updating Energy Performance Certificates for a net zero energy system
Energy Performance Certificates need urgent reform if we are to successfully decarbonise buildings and meet net zero goals, says Fay Holland, senior energy policy adviser – heat and local energy at the Energy Systems Catapult.
How can early engagement with manufacturers improve fire safety performance?
Neil Kirwin, southern specification manager at SFS, discusses why engaging with building product manufactures can help to improve fire safety performance.
Major works on Blashford Tower in Camden to be delivered by...
GRAHAM will deliver major works on the high rise residential Blashford Tower project, improving fire safety and energy performance.
Actis and STA create new technical document on building regulations
Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association to create a new technical document which will help architects, engineers, and builders comply with more stringent building regulations as we head towards the 2025 Future Homes Standard.
Actis appoints Harsha Mistry as new technical manager
Insulation specialist Actis has augmented its technical team with the appointment of Harsha Mistry as technical manager.