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UK political party leaders urged to make manifesto commitments for embodied carbon regulation in the UK

|Date: 1 February, 2024

UK political party leaders urged to make manifesto commitments for embodied carbon regulation in the UK

Leading construction industry and built environment experts from 11 organisations demand policy action in ...

Leading construction industry and built environment experts from 11 organisations demand policy action in election year. UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), The Institution of Structural Engineers (ISt ...

1 February, 2024
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INCA calls on government to optimise effective nationwide retrofit programme

|Date: 29 January, 2024

INCA calls on government to optimise effective nationwide retrofit programme

A built environment trade association representing the External Wall Insulation (EWI) industry is marking ...

A built environment trade association representing the External Wall Insulation (EWI) industry is marking the start of the new year with the launch of three Core Messages to lobby government. The Insu ...

29 January, 2024
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BuildData predicts information will be king in 2024

|Date: 22 January, 2024

BuildData predicts information will be king in 2024

New Building Regulations with requirements for effective digital information management for compliance, w ...

New Building Regulations with requirements for effective digital information management for compliance, will be a driver for tech buying decisions this year, says BuildData Group. 2024 is the year whe ...

22 January, 2024
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Aliaxis: Metal vs. Plastic — is there a clear choice?

|Date: 16 January, 2024

Aliaxis: Metal vs. Plastic — is there a clear choice?

Since the introduction of polyethylene (PE) in the 1950s, there has been debate around whether the materi ...

Since the introduction of polyethylene (PE) in the 1950s, there has been debate around whether the material provides a better alternative to metal, particularly when it comes to potable water transpor ...

16 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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Pagabo launches new knowledge initiative

|Date: 10 January, 2024

Pagabo launches new knowledge initiative

Seeking to further knowledge across the built environment and public sector, national framework provider ...

Seeking to further knowledge across the built environment and public sector, national framework provider Pagabo is launching a new knowledge initiative, Pagabo Live, which will kick off the first of i ...

10 January, 2024
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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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Future Homes Standard draft sets energy efficiency standards lower than many homes built today

|Date: 14 December, 2023

Future Homes Standard draft sets energy efficiency standards lower than many homes built today

The Government has opened consultation into the Future Homes and Buildings Standard which will set vital ...

The Government has opened consultation into the Future Homes and Buildings Standard which will set vital regulations for homes constructed beyond 2025. Here we share opinion from the UK Green Building ...

14 December, 2023
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New ministers must make the most of months ahead to transform built environment for net zero

|Date: 14 November, 2023

New ministers must make the most of months ahead to transform built environment for net zero

New ministers must make the most of the months ahead to transform the built environment for net zero, say ...

New ministers must make the most of the months ahead to transform the built environment for net zero, says the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC). The latest Government reshuffle has brought new minist ...

14 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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