Author: Mel Price

Time to retrofit to secure a net zero future

If the UK is to have any chance of achieving its net zero carbon target by 2050, the existing building stock will have to be improved considerably with a comprehensive retrofit plan to improve thermal performance, reduce energy consumption and upgrade heating systems. Read our latest article in the Summer 2023 edition of Architectural Technologist…

Net Zero and the Future Homes Standard 

A fabric first approach must be the first step towards net zero and the Future Homes Standard Simon Storer explains why we need to build-in energy efficiency within the fabric of a building before we add renewables and other technologies. Discover more

Why do we need building regulations and is it simply unnecessary red tape?

What is the importance of regulations and compliance and how can construction balance an increase in regulations with the need to deliver 300,000 new homes a year? Why do we need building regulations and is it simply unnecessary red tape?  Simon Storer argues that good regulation is not red tape and in manufacturing ensures we…