The 2030 target is <300kgCO2e/m². This is based on Net Internal Area, NIA (RICS doc 3.2.7) which is very close to the TFA (Treated Floor Area) figure used by Passivhaus Designers and covers the RICS Whole Life Carbon model which takes you right from material sourcing through to end of life. This links back to a current benchmark (M4i) of <1000kgCO2e/m².
With over 14 years of experience building bespoke garden rooms throughout the UK and Europe, Oeco Garden Rooms has always prided themselves on using the best materials to create the highest quality finished products.
Here, Oeco Garden Rooms talk through the roofing, cladding and insulation they use to create their bespoke garden rooms.
It is widely known that CT1, which is the Number 1 Sealant and Adhesive, first introduced the “Hybrid Polymer” which changed the face of the sealant and adhesive industry. CT1 replaces several products in 1. CT1 replaces mastic, wood and P.U. adhesives, silicone, sanitary, acrylic and butyl rubber sealants in just one product.
What is sustainability? Sustainability can be best described as businesses meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to meet the needs of the future.
It has three main pillars: Economic, Environmental and Social. People, Planet and Profits.
As government consultation on home standards ends, Max Halliwell looks at the likely outcome
This saw the government call on the construction industry to feedback its thoughts on how we achieve the massive reduction in carbon emissions needed, along with increasing efficiency from each new home by increasing the use of renewable technologies such as air source heat pumps.
During design and construction, there is often a lack of focus on a building’s costs across its whole lifecycle – both in terms of financial costs and costs to environmental and occupant health. Adrian Judd, Operations Director at Steico UK, discusses how investing in a healthy home can reduce a building’s overall, lifecycle costs.
The South East’s leading construction industry exhibition, the innovative South East Construction Expo, will be returning to Sussex in April 2020.
The event, being held at the South of England Event Centre, Ardingly, on 28 April 2020, will welcome speakers from across the industry, including Malcolm Clarke, Managing Director at Baxall Construction; Cedric Laurier, Chief Technical Officer at Gatwick Airport; and Julia Gregory, Director of Projects at Ebbsfleet Development Corporation.
Landmark and Ambiental webinar provides insights into future flood modelling
Property, land and environmental data experts Landmark Information and Ambiental Risk Analytics are hosting a free webinar that provides an introduction to FloodFutures®; the first national dataset that offers clear and accurate flood risk information for Great Britain for the 2020s, 2050s and 2080s.
With unprecedented flooding hitting the country this winter, it provides a very real and stark warning to organisations regarding the need to proactively plan for – and mitigate the risks – relating to the changing climate.
With over 14 years of experience building bespoke garden rooms throughout the UK and Europe, Oeco Garden Rooms has always prided themselves on using the best materials to create the highest quality finished products.
Here, Oeco Garden Rooms talk through the roofing, cladding and insulation they use to create their bespoke garden rooms.
Leading boiler manufacturer Worcester Bosch is thrilled to have been awarded 6th place in the highly coveted YouGov Top 10 Domestic Appliance Brands, as recommended by their customers. It joins the list alongside Bosch Home appliances, as some of the most desired appliance brands in the UK.
YouGov BrandIndex is one of the most authoritative and thorough measurements of brand perception amongst consumers, with thousands of consumers and brands being measured every day.
Have you ever learned how to do something with the help of an internet search?
The answer is most likely a resounding “yes.”
Videos are an especially compelling way to learn how to do something online because, well, the video shows you exactly how to do it. We’re not alone here, either – most of our customers would prefer to watch a video rather than seeing an ad.
WoodFest Cardiff is coming to Wales to celebrate how the country is using wood in design and construction.
Taking place between February and May and featuring a variety of events, WoodFest Cardiff will focus on low carbon housing, connecting communities, local timber and healthy building products. It is organised by the UK timber industry’s campaign, Wood for Good, in collaboration with The Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA), Woodknowledge Wales, Western Timber Trade Association (WTTA) and many more.
The South East’s leading construction industry exhibition, the innovative South East Construction Expo, will be returning to Sussex in April 2020.
The event, being held at the South of England Event Centre, Ardingly, on 28 April 2020, will welcome speakers from across the industry, including Malcolm Clarke, Managing Director at Baxall Construction; Cedric Laurier, Chief Technical Officer at Gatwick Airport; and Julia Gregory, Director of Projects at Ebbsfleet Development Corporation.
Free to attend, the events are dedicated to the construction section and brings together clients, contractors, developer, consultants and other related industries from across the UK. With live demos of products, industry speakers and over 150 exhibitions the event is a ‘must-visit’ for anyone in property, development or construction.
● eporta allows interior designers to source and manage projects in one place.
● New features give designers more time, control and confidence to manage projects.
● eporta has seen 200% annual growth since the launch of interior designers joining the platform.
● 90% of interior designers find daily admin and project management most difficult.
Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) reflects upon 2019 as one of its most successful years
Tamworth-based trade association, the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF), is reflecting on what has been one of its most successful years to date. In 2015, the pro-active federation had under 300 members on its books, but the past five years in particular, has seen considerable growth across every area of the organisation; today, it has more than 500 members. It remains the oldest trade association in the industry, and the ‘go to’ body for technical knowledge, information, advice, and practical help as well as training.
