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Installing external insulation could radically cut carbon from the UK’s housing stock. Credit: Energiesprong With UK Green Homes Grant scrapped, a training revolution is needed Climate solutions charity Ashden is calling for a revolution in green skills training in response to the UK government’s announcement today that it has scrapped its flagship green homes […]
Parliament restoration programme launches nationwide invitation for specialist surveyors to help develop most detailed record of the Palace of Westminster ever created · Intrusive surveys on Victorian building services, archaeology, stonework and more · Restoration programme will support thousands of jobs and apprenticeships across UK, including through apprentice loan scheme to support small and medium businesses Specialists from across the UK are being invited to play a part […]
Children use construction sites and derelict properties as playgrounds: Families call for increase in site security A call has gone out to urge property owners of construction sites or abandoned properties to ensure children cannot access them over the Easter holidays, after families in Stoke-on-Trent fear a child might be injured if a former school […]
MCS has captured and been monitoring the uptake of small-scale renewable energy technology over the last 14 years. In their new landmark report ‘Renewing Britain: The changing landscape of home-grown energy 2008 – 2021′ they have analysed this data to highlight: Disparity of areas adopting domestic green energy has created rural ‘forests’ and urban ‘deserts’ It would take over […]
THERMAL BRIDGING ISSUE MUST BE CROSSED TO MEET AS-DESIGNED BUILDING EXPECTATIONS With one eye on the UK government’s target for carbon neutrality by 2050, the construction industry continues its drive to improve the energy performance of the country’s housing stock. Indeed, the thermal efficiency of new-build homes is the focus of a long-awaited consultation relating […]
Tuesday 30th March, 12pm Join our webinar next week to find out how hybrid power systems offer a sustainable and efficient alternative to using a diesel generator alone on site. Discover how they can help you deliver cost savings, reduce emissions and run silent power to loads when needed, all monitored and controlled by […]
With less than 24 hours notice it left contractors the mammoth task of closing down active construction sites as quickly and safely as possible. One year ago today (March 23), Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the UK was to move into a full lockdown as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the nation. With less than […]
Romal Capital has committed £100m for a mixed-use development in Liverpool’s Central Docks area. In its planning application to Liverpool City Council, the property developer will progress the work it completed on Quay Central and Park Central, having built 237 residential apartments and commercial tenancies, which were delivered last year. The new £100m scheme includes […]
It has now been 122 days since Highways England pulled its Lower Thames Crossing plans, meaning Highways England has missed the target date for resubmission set by the project’s boss. The planning application was withdrawn in November following feedback from The Planning Inspectorate that it was poised to reject the plans. Lower Thames Crossing executive […]
Irish Sea link ‘unworkable in isolation’ An Irish Sea link connecting Northern Ireland with Great Britain “is unworkable in isolation”, according to transport thinktank Greengauge21. In response to Sir Peter Hendy’s interim report on Union connectivity – which recommends a full feasibility study of a fixed Irish Sea link – Greengauge21 has called for a […]
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