E3G thinktank warns retrofit sector could shed 10,000 skilled jobs as small firms struggle to survive Cuts to a scheme for insulation and heatpumps for low-income households will leave homes damp, draughty and unsafe over winter, experts have said. Housing have asked for a one-year extension to the scheme to ensure continuity
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Barriers to the wider use of biobased building materials, and offsite construction, in UK housebuilding.
UK must embrace timber construction to meet climate and housing goals, say industry leaders
Built environment leaders delivered a unified message – ‘timber can meet climate and housing goals now’ – at the recent UK Timber Design Conference in London. Sustainable developers, architects, engineers and construction experts are calling on the Government to supercharge its housing goals by backing timber in construction – fully recognising
PAS 2035:2023 in Practice – What the Updates Mean for Retrofit Professionals & Industry
Summer retrofit: Why cooler homes matter too
Gary Lawson, managing director at Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd, explains how retrofit helps homes remain comfortable year-round using smart design and communication As the UK’s climate grows warmer and more unpredictable, home comfort is no longer just a winter concern. The rise in summer temperatures is making overheating a more