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Equipment hire vs purchase: how construction contractors can secure the best ROI

April 11, 2024• by

Fusion Utilities’ national sales lead Stephen Botchett explores the factors that construction contractors should consider when deciding whether to purchase...

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Over half of British homes still only meeting insulation standards of 1970s or earlier

April 10, 2024• by

Two years after EDF and Sprift’s study into the energy efficiency of UK homes, updated research has found that just over half of British homes are still only...

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Government review suggests new agency for building remediation

April 10, 2024• by

A Homes England review has suggested the creation of a new organisation for building remediation works, with a focus on cladding, retrofitting, and upholding...

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What the Future Homes Standard means for development finance

April 10, 2024• by

In this article, Marcus Higgins, director and national head of project monitoring at Naismiths, discusses The Future Homes Standard, and what it means for...

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DEFRA appoints RSK Biocensus to work with landowners on conservation covenants

April 10, 2024• by

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed RSK Biocensus as a ‘responsible body’ to work with landowners and developers...

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FIG General Assembly 2024 – Agenda

April 9, 2024• by

The agenda for the FIG General Assembly 2024 has been published. Read more on what is on the agenda this year in Accra, Ghana    ...

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Five new trustees join CITB board

April 9, 2024• by

Five new voluntary trustees have joined the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), each of whom will serve a four-year term The CITB Board has welcomed...

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Unlocking tomorrow’s building standards: Actis presents at LABC Technical Roadshow

April 9, 2024• by

Actis specification manager Elijah Peters will share highlights of the RIBA-approved Tomorrow’s Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards CPD at the...

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Digital twin technology reduces energy consumption by 23% in Uni of Liverpool study

April 9, 2024• by

In a joint study with the University of Liverpool, IES found that digital twin technology was able to reduce energy consumption by neary a quarter and make...

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Retrofitting older homes for a greener future

April 9, 2024• by

As the UK races against the clock to meet its carbon goals, retrofitting older homes emerges as a critical strategy, explains Trevor Wilkins, managing...

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