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The Government's consultation on the Future Homes Standard will help to move our homes towards being more energy efficient more quickly. Stuart Fairlie, Technical Director at Elmhurst Energy sheds more light on the details...
The UK target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050…
Shortlisted Finalists
Abbostfield
Region: North West
Project Team: Countryside
Local Authority: St Helens Council
Amberley
Region: West of…
More than 900 leading construction industry figures attended the LABC Building Excellence Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London to celebrate best practice, quality, and exemplary standards in construction.The LABC Building Excellence Awards focus on professional skills and competence, as well…
Cavity trays are an important feature in external cavity walls to assist in ensuring any water is directed outside the building. Incorrect specification or installation can lead to defects in the wall and water damage that might be expensive or needlessly destructive to rectify.
Building…
More and more homeowners are carrying out adaptations to the stairs and landings in their home. Fashions have changed and the increased appeal of minimalist and contemporary materials for handrails and balustrades (stair or landing edge barrier) is growing.
For example.
However,…
Regional Winners
Ben Camm
Region: South West
Company: Hembury Homes Ltd
Site Name: Devonia Court
Byron Wells
Region: South…
Sustainability Statements and Energy Statements have become a common requirement of UK planning legislation.
Whether it's a 20% contribution of renewables or a 40% improvement over current Part L, understanding the planning policy that applies to your development can be a daunting task. Our…
Shortlisted Finalists
Ancholme Mews
Region: Yorkshire
Project Team: TG Sowerby Developments Ltd, Framework Architecture & Urban Design, and Ongo Homes
Local Authority: North…
What is the Partner Authority Scheme?
Our partner authority scheme is shared by all local authority building control teams in England and Wales. You can choose to work with any local authority building control surveyor to undertake all pre-application and design work, regardless of the project's…
SBEM (Simplified Building Energy Model) and EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) are the approved national calculation methods used to assess and compare the energy performance and environmental impact of new commercial buildings. Importantly, the calculations are also used for proving compliance…