Author: Mel Price

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

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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…

Health and wellbeing and the positive impact of energy efficient design

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Whilst the sustainability benefits of energy efficient design are well-documented, the human and social benefits are often overlooked.   Good health clearly begins at home but as we continue on our journey towards net zero the positive impact that energy efficient measures such as insulation can have on human health, wellbeing and safety should not be…

IMA response to EAC Report

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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…