Building efficiency falls despite MEES deadline
The energy efficiency of almost 20% of commercial buildings has deteriorated, according to new research from arbnco, despite the imminent launch…
1 March 2018
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More than 7,000 Carillion jobs saved, but 1,000 lost
1 March 2018
University of Oxford top of the class at CIBSE awards
The University of Oxford Carbon Reduction Programme beat 14 other category winners to scoop the Building Performance Champion accolade at…
1 March 2018
Energy policy must be strengthened, says Leti
Current energy policy on carbon emissions in London buildings will not deliver net zero carbon for new buildings by 2030,…
1 March 2018
Smart tech could cause surge in energy use, inquiry warns
Growing dependence on connected devices and digital technologies could lead to an unsustainable rise in energy consumption, a cross-party parliamentary…
1 March 2018
Engineering organisations set diversity benchmarks
Diversity and inclusion are to become key measurements of operating performance for 20 professional engineering institutions and 21 scientific bodies, in…
1 March 2018
Carillion collapse prompts call for payments reform
As many as 30,000 smaller firms may be owed money by Carillion, which collapsed in January carrying more than £1.5bn…
1 February 2018
Hackitt calls for radical action on fire safety
Dame Judith Hackitt has called for radical action to create a new robust and regulatory framework to ensure the safety…
1 February 2018
Second reading for retentions bill after clearing first hurdle
An attempt to introduce legislation to reform the controversial practice of retention payments in the construction industry has overcome its…
1 February 2018
Parking fire worse for lack of sprinklers
A huge car park fire in Liverpool, which destroyed more than 1,600 vehicles, would have been far less severe if…
1 February 2018
Parliament refurbishment delay is ‘national disgrace’, says Black Rod
After a series of delays, MPs have voted to leave the Palace of Westminster while a proposed multi-billion pound refurbishment…
1 February 2018
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