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“Building for All” – Willmott Dixon white paper sets the standard for send school provision

|Date: 11 July, 2022

“Building for All” – Willmott Dixon white paper sets the standard for send school provision

Willmott Dixon has published a white paper that provides unique insight and learning for local authoritie ...

Willmott Dixon has published a white paper that provides unique insight and learning for local authorities developing a new generation of schools for pupils with special educational needs or disabilit ...

11 July, 2022
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Almost a third of those responsible for fire doors do not understand fire door responsibility under Building Safety Act

|Date: 5 July, 2022

Almost a third of those responsible for fire doors do not understand fire door responsibility under Building Safety Act

The BWF Fire Door Alliance reveals new research into the understanding of fire door third-party certifica ...

The BWF Fire Door Alliance reveals new research into the understanding of fire door third-party certification as new building safety legislation comes into force. Nearly a third (30%) of those respons ...

5 July, 2022
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Local governments must take responsibility for clean heat

|Date: 9 June, 2022

Local governments must take responsibility for clean heat

Net zero energy goals for heating need to be owned and delivered by regional and local governments, accor ...

Net zero energy goals for heating need to be owned and delivered by regional and local governments, according to a new report led by the University of Birmingham. In addition, the report emphasises th ...

9 June, 2022
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New research reveals 19% revenue boost for firms investing in hybrid working during pandemic

|Date: 26 May, 2022

New research reveals 19% revenue boost for firms investing in hybrid working during pandemic

Investment in hybrid working is rewarding UK businesses, with many organisations experiencing increased r ...

Investment in hybrid working is rewarding UK businesses, with many organisations experiencing increased revenue, productivity and employee satisfaction as a result, according to new research released ...

26 May, 2022
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Warning as three quarters of fire doors fail inspections

|Date: 16 May, 2022

Warning as three quarters of fire doors fail inspections

One of the UK’s leading fire door inspection organisations has warned of a “tragedy waiting to happen” af ...

One of the UK’s leading fire door inspection organisations has warned of a “tragedy waiting to happen” after it revealed three quarters of the fire doors inspected in the UK by its approved inspectors ...

16 May, 2022
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Special Report | Levelling up and supporting communities to flourish

|Date: 14 April, 2022

Special Report | Levelling up and supporting communities to flourish

Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive at leading housing provider Stonewater, discusses Levelling Up: The ambi ...

Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive at leading housing provider Stonewater, discusses Levelling Up: The ambitious blueprint centred around empowering communities. The levelling up agenda was a core compo ...

14 April, 2022
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Steel Window Association achieves FD30 rating for internal glazed fire doors and side screens

|Date: 7 April, 2022

Steel Window Association achieves FD30 rating for internal glazed fire doors and side screens

A recently completed programme of testing conducted by the Steel Window Association's (SWA) technical com ...

A recently completed programme of testing conducted by the Steel Window Association's (SWA) technical committee has resulted in three different internal door configurations successfully attaining a ha ...

7 April, 2022
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London boroughs fear impact of reduced funding for homelessness prevention

|Date: 25 March, 2022

London boroughs fear impact of reduced funding for homelessness prevention

Reduced government funding risks undermining homelessness prevention work in the capital, London boroughs ...

Reduced government funding risks undermining homelessness prevention work in the capital, London boroughs have warned amid growing cost of living pressures. While welcoming the Government’s success on ...

25 March, 2022
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Plentific unveils new report on retrofitting the property sector

|Date: 24 March, 2022

Plentific unveils new report on retrofitting the property sector

Insights from UK property experts highlight importance of ‘quick wins’ and crucial role of social housing ...

Insights from UK property experts highlight importance of ‘quick wins’ and crucial role of social housing sector to future-proof buildings and reach net zero by 2050. Leading property technology platf ...

24 March, 2022
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65% of homeless Londoners in temporary accommodation are women, figures reveal

|Date: 8 March, 2022

65% of homeless Londoners in temporary accommodation are women, figures reveal

Analysis by London Councils reveals almost double the number of homeless women than men are in temporary ...

Analysis by London Councils reveals almost double the number of homeless women than men are in temporary accommodation arranged by a borough in the capital. Based on government figures, the research s ...

8 March, 2022
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