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The new obligations under the updated Part L Building Regulations
WEBJun 8, 2023 · The new obligations under the updated Part L Building Regulations. In June 2023, the grace period for the update to Part L of the Building Regulations 2010 ends, and the associated compliance requirements will become mandatory. Alex Minett, Head of Products and Markets at CHAS, looks at some key …
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Quickslide: Making the most of conservation areas
WEB1 day ago · To replace the windows and doors, you must follow specific rules. As well as the usual Planning Permission, conservation areas are also covered by an ‘Article 4 directive’, which will differ from council to council. Most owners of period properties will be committed to maintaining and enhancing the historic architectural elements of the ...
Professional Builder’s Edward Kelly takes a look at the Energy …
WEB4 days ago · The University of Salford’s research facility has two environmental chambers inside, each able to accommodate two detached houses. Conditions can be controlled in these chambers, with the ability to set temperatures between -20˚C to +40˚C and simulate different weather conditions like wind, rain and solar radiation, as a means of measuring the energy efficiency of the homes inside.
Shortage of Tradespeople – How Does This Affect The UK Economy?
WEB2 days ago · The UK is currently struggling with a significant shortage of skilled tradespeople, a crisis that is casting a long shadow over the nation’s economy. This shortfall in skilled labour is impacting various sectors, from construction and housing to general home maintenance and repairs. The consequences of the …
The Professional Builder Podcast
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Professional Builder Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Future Homes Standard (Part Two) sponsored by Bosch. Check out the latest episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, sponsored by Bosch and interviewing Sai ... 20 March, 2024. Read more.
Built to last or should we look towards the past? Exploring the ...
WEBApr 7, 2024 · The Copper Sustainability Partnership explores how the materials used in new builds compare to those used in the Victorian era, and the impact that new homes are having on their residents and the environment.It’s no secret that the reputation of new-build housing is increasingly negative among UK residents. They have become synonymous with poor quality, prone to fast wear and tear, and are ...
Construction activity rises at fastest pace in two years
WEBJun 6, 2024 · Growth in the UK construction sector gained momentum during May, with activity and new business increasing at sharper rates than in April, finds S&P Global. Rising workloads prompted renewed expansions in purchasing activity and employment, while business confidence also strengthened.
Positive signs for construction product manufacturing sector
WEB5 days ago · Date: 24 September, 2024. The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey showed early signs of recovery for the construction product manufacturing sector in the second quarter of 2024. Both heavy side and light side firms reported a quarterly increase in product sales volumes, …
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