All Housing articles – Page 99
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NewsBe First wins permission for ‘net zero’ estate regen
Barking and Dagenham council approves latest phase of Gascoigne Estate scheme
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NewsHalf of ACM fire-risk blocks have had cladding removed
Latest figures show continuing scale of challenge more than three years on from Grenfell
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NewsDesign manager at Grenfell cladding firm expected ACM to melt, not burn, Inquiry told
Harley Facades’ specialist says combustibility of Reynobond PE 55 panels was ‘not something he ever thought about’
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NewsGrainger JV with TfL gains first permission
Approval for 460 homes in Southall the first part of 3,000-home development pipeline on railway land
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CommentWhy fitting sprinklers to medium rise residential buildings makes sense
A revised British Standard will bring clarity to integrating sprinklers into mixed use residential buildings
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NewsCall for government to expand national retrofitting programme
Request to renew housing stock from Construction Leadership Council ahead of autumn spending review
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News‘Project designer’ at Grenfell cladding specialist was freelance draughtsman
Hired hand did not know what job title would be until Harley Facades printed his business cards
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NewsGrenfell cladding specialist ‘didn’t check’ insulation fire performance, Inquiry hears
Harley Facades was given a 47.5% discount on combustible Celotex product fitted to block
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NewsContractor shuts social housing business
Henry Boot blames covid crisis for Starfish liquidation
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NewsMPs blast government over cladding remediation failures
Public Accounts Committee says government must get a grip of delays in removing flammable cladding
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NewsHousing associations call for more social rent homes
National Housing Federation says demand for the most affordable homes has risen
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CommentThe Infrastructure Levy won’t fund homes where need is greatest
Collecting and distributing IL revenue nationally will ensure fairer and better outcomes
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NewsBid error led Grenfell cladding specialist to recommend ACM cassettes, Inquiry told
Cladding firm’s estimating manager admits cost impact was ‘minimised’ by choice of covering eventually installed on block
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CommentThe proposed Infrastructure Levy is missing critical detail
The government has promised a more streamlined and fair system. But will it deliver better outcomes?
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CommentTackling the social housing employment gap
Many social housing residents have poor employment prospects. Housing associations are well placed to help
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CommentHow well has the industry adapted to the new normal?
The pandemic started six months ago and has prompted radical change to the way we do business
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CommentThe methods for allocating local housing targets need to be fixed
The formulas for calculating housing need produce some strange results. Planning reform promises a better way
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CommentNet zero carbon homes: Is hydrogen the solution?
Moving over to a hydrogen economy is a major strategic decision that needs to be made soon
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CommentWhat is is the best way of measuring a home’s energy efficiency?
Debate rages about the relative merits of SAP versus Passivhaus. A new research project suggests there is very little difference
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CommentUncertainty lingers behind the big promises of First Homes
The discounted first time buyer scheme could have unintended consequences for the rental sector