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New SMETER-HTC report outlines how measured data can improve retrofit outcomes

|Date: 9 January, 2026

New SMETER-HTC report outlines how measured data can improve retrofit outcomes

The National Retrofit Hub, working with Arup and supported by Impact on Urban Health and TrustMark, has p ...

The National Retrofit Hub, working with Arup and supported by Impact on Urban Health and TrustMark, has published a new report exploring how SMETER-HTC and other measured data methods can help the UK ...

9 January, 2026
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Retrofit supply chain calls for more contracts

|Date: 10 November, 2025

Retrofit supply chain calls for more contracts

As it stands, local authorities and housing associations could potentially lose initial funding awarded t ...

As it stands, local authorities and housing associations could potentially lose initial funding awarded to them as part of the Warm Homes Plan if year one allocations for life-changing energy efficien ...

10 November, 2025
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Training gaps could stall Procurement Act adoption, say housing experts

|Date: 29 July, 2025

Training gaps could stall Procurement Act adoption, say housing experts

Over half (53.1%) of senior housing sector employees reported gaps in the training and resources availabl ...

Over half (53.1%) of senior housing sector employees reported gaps in the training and resources available to support implementation of the new Procurement Act which came into force in February. A new ...

29 July, 2025
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Specifiers demand better embodied carbon data from manufacturers to achieve net zero

|Date: 28 May, 2025

Specifiers demand better embodied carbon data from manufacturers to achieve net zero

NBS (powered by Hubexo) has published its latest Sustainability Report, exposing ongoing gaps in early st ...

NBS (powered by Hubexo) has published its latest Sustainability Report, exposing ongoing gaps in early stage design decisions and environmental data intended to inform sustainable outcomes. While awar ...

28 May, 2025
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Helping South London rise to Net Zero challenge — research identifies 66,000 jobs needed by 2030 in trades

|Date: 4 March, 2024

Helping South London rise to Net Zero challenge — research identifies 66,000 jobs needed by 2030 in trades

Impact Data Metrics (IDM), the leading data provider to local authorities and economic development bodies ...

Impact Data Metrics (IDM), the leading data provider to local authorities and economic development bodies, has completed a trailblazing project to identify the businesses which will help hundreds of t ...

4 March, 2024
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Kinovo releases second Net Zero Carbon Reduction plan update

|Date: 29 December, 2023

Kinovo releases second Net Zero Carbon Reduction plan update

Kinovo Plc, the specialist property services group that delivers compliance and sustainability solutions, ...

Kinovo Plc, the specialist property services group that delivers compliance and sustainability solutions, announces the launch of its second Net Zero Carbon Reduction Plan Report 2023. The report deta ...

29 December, 2023
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Wates’ Net Zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

|Date: 17 November, 2023

Wates’ Net Zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

Wates Group has approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Ba ...

Wates Group has approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has had its target for scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse g ...

17 November, 2023
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Southern Construction Framework | Boosting biodiversity on developments

|Date: 1 November, 2023

Southern Construction Framework | Boosting biodiversity on developments

Kingsley Clarke and Adam Sanford, Operations Leads at Southern Construction Framework, share advice on ev ...

Kingsley Clarke and Adam Sanford, Operations Leads at Southern Construction Framework, share advice on everything local authorities need to know about the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules. The new ma ...

1 November, 2023
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Record £16m in social value generated by Clarion Housing Group through supply chain

|Date: 27 October, 2023

Record £16m in social value generated by Clarion Housing Group through supply chain

Following the publication of its ‘Making a Difference’ report in September which gives an overview of the ...

Following the publication of its ‘Making a Difference’ report in September which gives an overview of the social impact delivered across the business, Clarion Housing Group has released a report which ...

27 October, 2023
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New research from JELD-WEN highlights industry challenges in ensuring fire door compliance

|Date: 29 September, 2023

New research from JELD-WEN highlights industry challenges in ensuring fire door compliance

New research(1) from door manufacturer JELD-WEN highlights the challenges in ensuring compliance througho ...

New research(1) from door manufacturer JELD-WEN highlights the challenges in ensuring compliance throughout the fire door supply chain, as the housing sector continues to adapt to new legislation. The ...

29 September, 2023
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Leicester residents receive winter warmth packages through council-contractor partnership

BSRIA publishes guidance on damp and mould risks

£19m Workington housing development opens to residents

Plentific and CDS introduce Open Framework to redefine compliant procurement for housing providers

Building affordable homes for Hillingdon residents

From Apprentice to Head of Service: Livv celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

1.5 million new homes is unachievable according to public sector survey

“Too old to start” — Over half of construction workers believe myth that’s blocking the industry’s talent pipeline

believe housing welcomes four new recruits to its Board Trainee Programme

Centre for Sustainable Energy to support delivery of innovative project connecting energy efficiency upgrades with flexibility markets

New SMETER-HTC report outlines how measured data can improve retrofit outcomes

New SMETER-HTC report outlines how measured data can improve retrofit outcomes

Training gaps could stall Procurement Act adoption, say housing experts

Training gaps could stall Procurement Act adoption, say housing experts

Specifiers demand better embodied carbon data from manufacturers to achieve net zero

Specifiers demand better embodied carbon data from manufacturers to achieve net zero

Helping South London rise to Net Zero challenge — research identifies 66,000 jobs needed by 2030 in trades

Helping South London rise to Net Zero challenge — research identifies 66,000 jobs needed by 2030 in trades

Kinovo releases second Net Zero Carbon Reduction plan update

Kinovo releases second Net Zero Carbon Reduction plan update

Wates’ Net Zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

Wates’ Net Zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

Southern Construction Framework | Boosting biodiversity on developments

Southern Construction Framework | Boosting biodiversity on developments

New research from JELD-WEN highlights industry challenges in ensuring fire door compliance

New research from JELD-WEN highlights industry challenges in ensuring fire door compliance