All the latest updates on building safety reform
The former managing director of BRE Environment on the rise of Ecobuild and how the government will push the green agenda
David Strong is Chairman of the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes and Chairman of Helianth Systems
The Office of Fair Trading issues call for evidence on the fairness of practices in the insulation sector ahead of Green Deal
Blow to sustainability policy as study shows commercial building improvements cost more than they save
The government’s Green Deal promises to revolutionise the UK’s energy efficiency. But can it deliver financial savings? Richard Quartermaine of Cyril Sweett investigated the payback implications of four non-domestic buildings, and the results are not encouraging …
The case is well established, the policy environment has caught up and tools are available. What remains is the willingness to apply these principles, say Jason Russell of AtkinsRéalis and Jacqui Archer of Aecom
Informal messages can form a binding contract even without formal documentation
The government’s commitment to repair and maintenance is certainly encouraging, but Karl Horton of the Building Cost Information Service believes additional funding is likely to be needed
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