The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that buildings and construction together account for approximately 39 per cent of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions when considering both operational and embodied emissions. One way of reducing the environmental impact of… Continue Reading →

Plans to transform a derelict hospital in Birmingham into a 42-storey skyscraper with 300 apartments have been submitted by planning, design and development consultancy Marrons on behalf of HJB Investments. Dating back to the early 19th century, the Grade II-listed… Continue Reading →

Bell is set to start a major retrofit project for Sanctuary Housing in the Northwest of England, following a competitive tender. The works will cover over 500 properties across Stoke, Cheshire and Chester, under the Greener Futures Partnership, with Bell… Continue Reading →

Mitsubishi Electric, a global leader in the manufacture and sale of heat pumps, electric and electronic equipment, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship and role as the official heating and cooling partner for the Ideal Home Show 2024. This underscores… Continue Reading →

Yorkshire-based restoration firm, Henley Restoration and Remedials, part of specialist construction management firm, Henley Group, has won the contract to complete crucial restoration work on what is the oldest bank in the UK, The Roundhouse in Evesham, Worcestershire. Henley Restoration… Continue Reading →

An innovative anchoring solution from EJOT helps to optimise the aesthetics of externally insulated walls by preventing nuisance anchor marks forming on the rendered finish. The ejotherm® STR U 2G is the latest generation of EJOT’s universal anchor washer, which… Continue Reading →

Stella Rooflight has launched ‘The Ultimate Guide to Conservation Rooflights’. Authored by industry experts, the independent Guide is intended to assist those looking to specify conservation rooflights by providing a wealth of knowledge and practical insights into what can often… Continue Reading →

Bradford College is laying the foundation for national Colleges Week 2024 (26 February – 1 March) with work getting underway on several large capital investment projects. Over the last two years, Bradford College has successfully secured nearly £29 million in funding. The considerable investment will enhance,… Continue Reading →