Retrofit & Renovation

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20 November 2014

New infographic on the value of green alternatives to building materials

Posted on by bt-editor

Green Alternatives Green buildings are a great alternative to conventional buildings as they are designed and constructed in a way that makes it sustainable and environmentally friendly. Although conventional buildings are very common, according to the World Green Building Council they consume approximately 30-40% of global energy, this is a particular problem for countries such[…]

  • 20 November 2014

21 October 2014

Affordable homes constructed as part of £900,000 contract

Posted on by KoruEditor

Secured by Design scheme allows for easy access for disabled people The properties, which will be managed by local housing association, Aspire Housing, are situated on the site of a former public house which had been demolished after being deemed derelict and unsafe for further use. Designed by architect, Ellis Hillman, each house adheres to[…]

  • 21 October 2014

21 October 2014

Affordable homes constructed as part of andpound;900,000 contract

Posted on by bt-editor

Secured by Design scheme allows for easy access for disabled people The properties, which will be managed by local housing association, Aspire Housing, are situated on the site of a former public house which had been demolished after being deemed derelict and unsafe for further use. Designed by architect, Ellis Hillman, each house adheres to[…]

  • 21 October 2014

28 August 2014

Retrofit industry calls for additional government incentives

Posted on by KoruEditor

The retrofit industry is a key source of income for many construction companies – however figures from the Department for Energy and Climate Change suggest that approximately just 32,000 efficiency measures were installed in June 2014, the lowest level since April 2013. 32,000 efficiency measures were installed in June 2014, the lowest level since April[…]

  • 28 August 2014

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03 March 2014

Sustainable building at Ecobuild, new jobs for more money, and 3D accessible washrooms

Posted on by KoruEditor

Buildingtalk Editor, Howard Chapman: the best and the latest in sustainable building will be showcased at Ecobuild over the next 3 days at ExCel in London. I will be there to check out the new products, drop in on the conference arenas, take in a key seminar or two, and perhaps catch up with some[…]

  • 03 March 2014

25 February 2014

Is future-proofing our towns and cities against climate change a national security issue?

Posted on by KoruEditor

Paul Toyne, Sustainability Director, Balfour Beatty CSUK will be speaking at Ecobuild 2014 Is future-proofing our towns and cities against climate change a national security issue? What do the following have in common? Future cities, green energy, design, retrofit and refurbishment, water, waste and materials, building performance and BIM? Answer: They are the topic themes[…]

  • 25 February 2014