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IStructE raises concerns about lack of embodied carbon regulation within proposals

|Date: 18 April, 2024

IStructE raises concerns about lack of embodied carbon regulation within proposals

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has written to the Secretary of State for the Departme ...

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has written to the Secretary of State for the Department Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to express its concern that the regulation of ...

18 April, 2024
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Retrofit Insulation Insights with A. Proctor Group

|Date: 11 April, 2024

Retrofit Insulation Insights with A. Proctor Group

John Johnston, Sales Director at A. Proctor Group, discusses how your retrofit project could benefit from ...

John Johnston, Sales Director at A. Proctor Group, discusses how your retrofit project could benefit from aerogel insulation. Arguably the biggest challenge on a retrofit or refurbishment project is a ...

11 April, 2024
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Free retrofit training course launched set to unlock retrofit career paths for local government personnel

|Date: 26 January, 2024

Free retrofit training course launched set to unlock retrofit career paths for local government personnel

Those working for local governments across the UK can now access a free course from the UK’s leading retr ...

Those working for local governments across the UK can now access a free course from the UK’s leading retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course ...

26 January, 2024
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Upgrading the UK’s existing buildings key to coping with future record heat

|Date: 11 January, 2024

Upgrading the UK’s existing buildings key to coping with future record heat

Richard Tibenham of climate tech firm IES says upgrading the UK's existing buildings will be key to copin ...

Richard Tibenham of climate tech firm IES says upgrading the UK's existing buildings will be key to coping with future record heat. The confirmation that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded demons ...

11 January, 2024
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Achieving net zero — taking the next step

|Date: 2 January, 2024

Achieving net zero — taking the next step

Simon Walker, National Director Public Sector at Watts, offers advice on taking the next step when it com ...

Simon Walker, National Director Public Sector at Watts, offers advice on taking the next step when it comes to achieving net zero. So many organisations have set net zero carbon objectives but knowing ...

2 January, 2024
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LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

|Date: 19 December, 2023

LABC to train eight more building inspectors with £350,000 boost from Welsh Government

Wales has taken a major step forward in ensuring the future safety of its homes and buildings by funding ...

Wales has taken a major step forward in ensuring the future safety of its homes and buildings by funding four trainee inspectors. The £350,630 grant matches funds provided by Local Authority Building ...

19 December, 2023
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A.Proctor Group | Acoustic solutions — what makes for a good separation floor?

|Date: 15 December, 2023

A.Proctor Group | Acoustic solutions — what makes for a good separation floor?

Two types of sounds must be considered in addressing the challenge of achieving the best acoustic solutio ...

Two types of sounds must be considered in addressing the challenge of achieving the best acoustic solutions in building design says A. Proctor Group: airborne and impact sound. Heavyweight or Lightwei ...

15 December, 2023
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AXA UK provides body cameras to record essential safety work to buildings with dangerous cladding

|Date: 29 November, 2023

AXA UK provides body cameras to record essential safety work to buildings with dangerous cladding

AXA UK is providing body cameras to contractors so they can record essential safety work to buildings con ...

AXA UK is providing body cameras to contractors so they can record essential safety work to buildings containing flammable cladding and insulation. The recordings will provide detailed information abo ...

29 November, 2023
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Industry survey provides insights to experience and challenge of MMC projects

|Date: 31 October, 2023

Industry survey provides insights to experience and challenge of MMC projects

Pressure on public sector buildings has been dominating the news over the past six months, with a report ...

Pressure on public sector buildings has been dominating the news over the past six months, with a report analysing whether modern methods of construction (MMC) are helping or hindering projects reach ...

31 October, 2023
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Focus on Sustainbility with Glidevale Protect

|Date: 30 October, 2023

Focus on Sustainbility with Glidevale Protect

With a product range specifically developed to improve the operational energy efficiency of buildings, le ...

With a product range specifically developed to improve the operational energy efficiency of buildings, leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched several initiatives to reduce the environment ...

30 October, 2023
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