Grenfell designer ‘was not concentrating’ in fire seminar
Cladding contractor relied on architects, fire consultants and local building control officers to make sure designs were compliant
1 October 2020
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Cladder says manufacturer misled him
Owner says Class O material classifications caused widespread confusion in the industry
1 October 2020
UK trailing in race to net zero
Consultancy Atkins calculates that country is only achieving 43% of required build rate to reach 2050 carbon goals
30 September 2020
Hackitt condemns return to corner cutting
Companies told to improve safety ahead of new regulatory regime
27 August 2020
CLC sets up Brexit guidance group
Construction Leadership Council (CIC) forms Brexit group
27 August 2020
Proposed planning rules could ‘lead to slum housing’
Designers voice fears over extension of permitted development rights
27 August 2020
Environmental group campaigns for propane
The EIA wants HFCs in single-split air con units to be banned
27 August 2020
CBI backs hybrid and hydrogen heating
National industry group supports heat pumps and district heating to protect the planet and boost economy
27 August 2020
WHO says virus is airborne
Letter from 239 researchers quoted evidence showing tiny particles with the virus could be suspended in the air
30 July 2020
Chancellor puts energy efficiency at heart of recovery
Round of financing includes a £2bn Green Homes Grant and £1bn for improving public buildings
30 July 2020
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