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Independent testing crucial to bridge retrofit confidence gap, BSRIA study reveals

|Date: 3 June, 2025

Independent testing crucial to bridge retrofit confidence gap, BSRIA study reveals

New research from the Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA), highlights a signi ...

New research from the Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA), highlights a significant confidence gap between construction professionals and the general public regarding the e ...

3 June, 2025
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Demolition work starts at Spon End in Coventry

|Date: 6 May, 2025

Demolition work starts at Spon End in Coventry

Demolition of buildings in the Spon End area of Coventry has officially started, marking a key milestone ...

Demolition of buildings in the Spon End area of Coventry has officially started, marking a key milestone in the regeneration of the area. Housing association Citizen is working with The Hill Group to ...

6 May, 2025
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Stannah refurbs two lifts and transforms high-rise living for residents

|Date: 28 January, 2025

Stannah refurbs two lifts and transforms high-rise living for residents

Residents of 84-apartment Eden Court in Lillington, Leamington Spa, now enjoy enhanced accessibility than ...

Residents of 84-apartment Eden Court in Lillington, Leamington Spa, now enjoy enhanced accessibility thanks to the comprehensive refurbishment by Stannah of two passenger lifts. The works transforms t ...

28 January, 2025
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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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Rangemaster and Leisure Sinks confirm Housing 2025 line-up

Marley’s solar integrated roofing system on show at Housing 2025, Stand B22

National Housing Bank: Finance unlocks opportunity — but skills and standards must follow

AECOM, Elixr, MetaConnex and Pinsent Masons join forces on National Smart Regeneration Framework to unlock growth across 30 UK towns

Hometrack awarded major housing market intelligence contract by Homes England

ROCKWOOL builds fire safety expertise with investment in global fire-stopping centre of excellence

Boutique Modern celebrates landmark development in Eastbourne

Stakeholders enjoy a visit to new Deeside affordable homes

£39bn for affordable housing offers once-in-a-generation opportunity to address social housing challenge

Probreathe A2 Fire-Rated Breather Membrane awarded BBA certificate

Independent testing crucial to bridge retrofit confidence gap, BSRIA study reveals

Independent testing crucial to bridge retrofit confidence gap, BSRIA study reveals

Demolition work starts at Spon End in Coventry

Demolition work starts at Spon End in Coventry

Stannah refurbs two lifts and transforms high-rise living for residents

Stannah refurbs two lifts and transforms high-rise living for residents

IStructE raises concerns about lack of embodied carbon regulation within proposals

IStructE raises concerns about lack of embodied carbon regulation within proposals

Retrofit Insulation Insights with A. Proctor Group

Retrofit Insulation Insights with A. Proctor Group

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

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

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

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

Achieving net zero — taking the next step

Achieving net zero — taking the next step

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

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

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

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