All Energy, infrastructure and refurbishment articles – Page 4
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CommentWill DLUHC legal action be the ‘final nudge’ needed to fix fire safety defects?
The government earlier this week gave notice of legal action to a building owner over its failure to carry out fire safety remediation on a tower block, Theresa Mohammed explains the significance
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NewsBarratt boss appointed chair of Future Homes Hub
David Thomas will head up homebuilding industry collaboration aimed at accelerating the transition to net zero
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CommentGovernment must work with us to fill net zero roadmap gaps
Newly-appointed Future Homes Hub chair and Barratt boss David Thomas explains what is needed to make the required ‘generational shift’ towards net zero
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NewsFire safety costs push Together Housing into the red
36,000-home association makes £3.4m loss following additional spend on cladding on PFI tower block scheme
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CommentKwarteng must rise to the challenge and tackle this energy crisis
Tomorrow’s fiscal statement is an important test for the new government. Fiona Duggan wonders whether it will rise to the challenge of tackling the energy crisis
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NewsNational retrofit scheme would benefit levelling up areas most, says IPPR
Think tank advocates £7bn a year investment in upgrading homes
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In FocusOverheating in residential buildings: A modern-day concern
It’s important we tackle this issue now and future-proof our systems to keep properties healthy and habitable going forward
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NewsUKGBC: £150bn cap won’t solve energy bills crisis without retrofit programme
Liz Truss faces call for action to retrofit homes in addition to borrowing in order to freeze energy bills
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NewsSocial housing bodies call on Truss to fund energy efficiency measures
22 figures sign letter calling for help for providers and residents on costs and retrofitting of homes
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In FocusLeading the pack: an interview with L&Q’s Fiona Fletcher-Smith
The boss of the UK’s largest housing association developer L&Q talks to Carl Brown about net zero, her frustrations with government and plans for expansion in the north west
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NewsKingspan half-year turnover smashes €4bn barrier for the first time
Products firm reports record revenue
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CommentMarket and political failures are behind our lack of cheap, warm housing
A lost decade in insulating homes has led to the government needing to subsidise energy costs and it’s time to rethink the system, writes Chris Brown
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NewsUKGBC calls for standardised carbon saving measurements when reusing materials
Lack of agreed metrics on carbon savings from retaining components in projects is an important gap in industry knowledge, climate group claims
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NewsAcademics unveil new ‘weather-resistant’ heat pump
The ‘flexible’ technology could solve the problem of heat pumps affected by cold weather
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NewsEnergy efficiency regulations have slowed development, says Glenigan
Housebuilding starts slowed as sector got to grips with changes to part L, according to analysts.
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NewsLovell parent company faces £50m bill as DLUHC looks to widen cladding pledge
Morgan Sindall’s urban regen arm Muse could now be included in pledge
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NewsSt Modwen plans 350 all-electric homes on historic site
Detailed plans for the former MG Rover site in Birmingham are with the council
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NewsBanks agree to lend on properties with defects if remediation plan in place
Housing secretary Greg Clark welcomes move to unlock the lending market.
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CPDCPD 7 2022: Part L compliance considerations
This Knauf Insulation sponsored CPD spells out the key elements of the new additions to the Building Regulations that are aimed at improving energy efficiency in homes, and explains which materials can help deliver the best results for an energy efficient project. Deadline: 26th August 2022