The presentation was part of the Zero Carbon Hub’s ‘Low Energy Know How’ events Held in Grimsby, industry professionals and housebuilders were informed of the zero carbon journey, its definition and cost of meeting the standard, as well as being updated on the performance gap project, which aims to close the gap between the design[…]

It is well known that using an AVCL (Air and Vapour Control Layer) in a building envelope will help to gain optimum energy efficiency and thus promote building longevity. This, however, can only be realistically achieved if the standard of installation is high. Over the course of a normal winter’s day up to 0.7kg of[…]

Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, at the NHIC Awards, talking with Nick Raynsford MP and Lester Corney from Acumen I was a guest at the National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] 2014 Annual Awards presented on 13th November by the NHIC President, The Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP, held at the Gladstone Library in London Many years[…]

Sustainable homes that use, reuse, recycle Nottingham HOUSE H.O.U.S.E stands for Home Optimising the Use of Solar Energy. Nottingham H.O.U.S.E embraces a cradle-to-cradle practical approach to use, reuse, recycle ideals. Designed as a starter home for a family of two adults and one child, it explores the concept of the family home as a sustainable[…]

As the energy consumption varies entirely from build to build, it is sometimes difficult to constitute how construction sites can use energy efficiently. While suppliers have been working hard to ensure more carbon-free materials can be utilised – for example cement manufacturer Novacem has been working on a new form of cement that takes in[…]

The CSR Review examines issues facing the industry at present and reviews how Saint-Gobain aims to tackle these challenges and provide skills and training in the future. The introduction of an advisory panel, comprising customers, NGOs, charities and sustainability experts, as well as figures from WWF, Shelter and Balfour Beatty offering advice and guidance, has[…]