All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 8
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News
Work starts on Weston Homes’ ‘mega MMC factory’
Housebuilder aims to build 4,000 offsite homes a year
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Comment
What housebuilding must learn from the aviation industry
The housebuilding sector is stuck in the past and should move towards a data-led manufacturing model inspired by the aviation industry, argues Matt Evans of Tophat
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CPD
CPD 15 2021: Residential overheat solutions
This Radiana sponsored CPD will look at how radiant cooling works and why it can be an efficient method for reducing overheat in a development without adding pressure to the climate. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 14 January 2021
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Comment
What have we learned from COP26 so far?
An end to coal, and a future vision of all-electric buildings? Katie Clemence-Jackson of Max Fordham gives her thoughts on COP26 so far and what it means for housing
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CPD
CPD 11 2021: How to avoid brick stains and efflorescence
This Vandersanden sponsored CPD explains how salt, lime and gypsum efflorescence can stain brick facades and the options for prevention and correction. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 10 December 2021
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News
Watkin Jones pledges heat pumps on all new developments by 2023
Build-to-rent specialist makes ESG commitments in market update
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CPD
CPD 10 2021: Structural steel and the circular economy
This CPD module, sponsored by Steel for Life, examines steel’s credentials on its ability to be reused, recycled and multi-cycled, its structural efficiency, and its alignment to circular economy principles. Deadline to complete: 26 November 2021.
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CPD
CPD 9 2021: Decarbonising existing homes
This Kingspan Insulation sponsored CPD explains why, to achieve the reductions needed in home energy use, new technology such as heat pumps must be accompanied by measures like insulation. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 29 October 2021
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News
L&G Modular posts £30.2m pre-tax loss
Firm still yet to share any income five years since launch.
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Comment
Why public funding is a must in our net zero strategy
Chris Brown looks at the huge political battles ahead in the race to net zero and argues that the case for public funding is clear.
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Comment
We are heading for a dangerous free-for-all on beauty
The government’s proposed planning reforms risk confusing beauty with popularity, argues Ben Derbyshire
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In Focus
Nicholas Boys Smith interview, part two: ‘I’m very mindful there are risks in changing how we do things’
In the second half of his exclusive interview, the boss of the all-new Office for Place gives his take on housebuilders
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In Focus
Nicholas Boys Smith interview, part one: Man on a mission
There are few topics more controversial than planning reform and placemaking and few people more passionate about them than Nicholas Boys Smith. Read the first of a two-part interview
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CPD
CPD 08 2021: Passive fire protection for structural steel
This CPD, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explains the options for fire protection on steel-framed buildings as well as the relevant product standards and building regulations. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 14 September 2021
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Comment
Let’s take this chance to build a better future
The pandemic has brought shifts in our ways of working and a reassessment of priorities. We can use this to bring about culture change for the benefit of colleagues and residents
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CPD
CPD 07 2021: PVCu windows for medium-rise buildings
This CPD, sponsored by Eurocell, assesses the use of PVCu windows on medium- to high-rise buildings and outlines design, installation, ventilation and other aspects a developer would need to consider. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 10 September 2021
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News
Clarion’s pipeline bolstered as 800 homes receive planning
Firm gets approval for Ilford and Ebbsfleet Garden City schemes
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News
Ilke to deliver 622-home modular scheme after buying Boots site
Ilke to deliver 622-home modular scheme on Boots site