Month: May 2022

The launch today of the Environment Audit Committee’s report, ‘Building to net zero: costing carbon in construction’ outlines a stark warning that the UK is not doing nearly enough to achieve its net zero carbon target by 2050. We all understand how important the energy performance of the built environment is in achieving this target…

Although there is no detailed evidence as to how people would answer these questions, it is generally assumed that the majority would reply ’very’ and ‘essential’ if asked to respond. And yet despite a continual narrative regarding these issues across almost every aspect of life in the UK, from politics to media, industry, commerce, education…

Simon Storer, Chief Executive, gives his views on the ongoing building remediation programme. Whilst the cladding remediation issue rumbles on, with residents and leaseholders still uncertain about the future of many of their buildings, it is worthwhile taking stock of the current arrangements and identify the missing factors essential in addressing potential building problems. Despite…