Dame Judith Hackitt appointed adviser for new Building Safety Regulator

The Regulator will have the power to apply criminal sanctions to those flouting the new rules

November 2019
Installation of insulation

Part L proposals do not go far enough, says Leti

Fabric performance could be worse under proposals in current consultation, according to London Energy Transformation Initiative

October 2019
Rebecca Long Bailey Labour MP

Labour reveals plans for net-zero carbon in 2030s

Labour plans include reducing energy waste, decarbonising heating and boosting renewable and low carbon electricity generation

October 2019

Sector urged to listen over mental health

Charity urges firms to encourage and support employees as it reveals two construction workers take their own life every week

October 2019
NHS sign and car park

Schools and hospitals missing millions in energy savings

More than 140,000 tonnes of carbon could be saved annually, according to EDF

October 2019

Circular economy crucial to tackling carbon emissions

Keeping materials in use can cut emissions by up to 40%, says Ellen MacArthur Foundation

October 2019

Building safety proposals outlined in Queen’s Speech

Plans to improve energy efficiency of commercial buildings in private rented sector also announced

October 2019

Engineering firms join global climate strike

Big consultants supporting strike included Cundall, BuroHappold Engineering, and Max Fordham

September 2019
CIBSE Journal February 2018 Carillion late payments

Government waters down late payment rules

Contractors bidding for public work won't have to prove 95% of invoices were paid within 60 days

September 2019

Sprinklers to be fitted in more high-rise blocks

The Home Office is also setting up Protection Board to inspect high-risk buildings

September 2019
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