Actis backs Citizens Advice call to improve draughty housing

Insulation specialist Actis is backing a call by Citizens Advice for urgent investment to tackle draughty housing – which it says will save lives, protect health, reduce fuel poverty and
Posted on July 27, 2023

Gove is right to give Homes England planning powers

Homes England, the non-departmental public body responsible for funding new affordable housing in England, has always had the potential for placemaking, but no government has given them the necessary powers.
Posted on July 27, 2023

MC Construction begins work on school extension

Work has begun on a multimillion-pound extension at a school in Cheshire to create additional places. The scheme being undertaken by Salford-based MC Construction at Springfield School in Crewe will
Posted on July 25, 2023

SBS and Together Housing complete £1m Illingworth project

A PROJECT completed by Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd in collaboration with Together Housing in Illingworth, West Yorkshire, has been showcased in the House of Commons as an example to the rest of
Posted on July 24, 2023

St Paul’s Cathedral Equal Access Project

Assent provide building control on award winning equal access project for iconic historical landmark.  Oculus Building Control part of Assent group was appointed in 2020 to work on the Equal
Posted on July 21, 2023

Desnz supports national home decarbonisation group official launch event

MEMBERS of the newly formed National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) from all over the UK have gathered in person for the first time for the organisation’s inaugural meeting, with more than 50 people in
Posted on July 21, 2023

Inspired Villages acquires consented site in Edenbridge, Kent as part of ambitious expansion strategy

Inspired Villages, a leading later living provider and operator, announces that it has completed the purchase of a 27-acre site in Edenbridge, Kent. The deal represents the 29th site within
Posted on July 21, 2023

GF Piping Systems awarded EcoVadis gold medal

For its sustainability performance, GF Piping Systems has received a gold medal in recognition of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. With its overall score the company is placed
Posted on July 20, 2023

Capitalising on Refurbishment to Cut Carbon

With the UK targeting Net Zero Carbon by 2050, it is essential that we address the performance of our existing building stock, reducing operational carbon by making buildings more energy
Posted on July 20, 2023

Ceremony marks start of works at Project Holst

Work has commenced on the £74 million industrial warehouse scheme – Project Holst – located in Coventry’s renowned Prospero Ansty Park. A ground-breaking ceremony held on 12 July marked the
Posted on July 19, 2023