Following the success of the world’s first whole-house retrofit research project at Salford University, supported by Saint-Gobain, we now have the Cosy Home’ retrofit project in Bolton that achieves 75% energy savings for pre 1919 hard-to-treat properties, supported by Knauf Insulation. This also serves as a learning centre for the public to see how the Green Deal could work for them.
Having grown up in the north of England and seen the long-term struggle to keep up with economic growth in the South East, it is encouraging that the regeneration of cities like Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds has created a pride of place’ and confidence in the future. In my view, the ONE NORTH £15 billion infrastructure proposal last week could be the most significant investment of the next decade. The improved transport infrastructure will be the catalyst to re-create the 19th century economic dynamic of the north which made this country so successful.
Take a look at the interesting product & project stories in this week’s summary of industry news our Video of the Week. There are also useful training opportunities including in piping & sanitary installation; timber frame building; and window, door & curtain walling specification.
Finally, with HSBC and The Princes Trust warning about the growing skills shortage, it is good to encourage young people into the industry. So well done to Jewson for offering free Apprentice Shopfitters Kits plus a £100 voucher to NAS members.
The Construction Products Association (CPA) is launching an industry-wide consultation into a new proposed Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI).
Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Health & Safety, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, news, PublicationsThe latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report confirms that value sales to builders and contractors by Britain’s builders’ merchants in November 2020 saw its largest year-on-year increase since March 2019
Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Civil Engineering, Facility Management & Building Services, Landscaping, news, Research & Materials Testing, Timber Buildings and Timber ProductsVytaliving brings to the market a comprehensively tested and certified personal 15-minute rapid COVID testing kit, for antigens and antibodies.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, news, Research & Materials Testing, Site PreparationThis piece from Contour explores the design considerations for young offender institutions, in order to allow for the best possible chance of rehabilitation and for officers to manage behaviours effectively.
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