All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 8
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CPDCPD 3 2022: Specifying natural slate
This CPD sponsored by Cupa Pizarras will examine the considerations in specifying natural slate for roofing and cladding.
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InformationWebinar: How to fund the decarbonisation of your building portfolio
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CommentCaution is needed when procuring bricks in a difficult environment
Low brick levels may make finding bricks more difficult, but housebuilders must ensure their bricks are ethically sourced, writes Keith Aldis, of the Brick Development Association
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CommentDesigning flexible developments for a reduced-car future
Likely reductions in car use should prompt housing developers to think about how they design schemes, writes Félicie Krikler
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NewsRICS set to overhaul property valuation rules following review
Stricter guidelines to be implemented following concern over independence of valuers
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CPDCPD 2 2022: Sustainable Drainage Systems
Regulations now state that sustainable drainage systems should be included in new housing schemes where feasible. This AG-sponsored CPD explains how these systems work and the specification considerations. Deadline: 22nd April 2022
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CPDCPD 1 2022: Decarbonising structural steelwork
This Steel for Life sponsored CPD explains the roadmap produced by the BCSA to decarbonise the UK structural steelwork sector to meet the UK net zero carbon target by 2050. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 4th March 2022
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NewsWork starts on Weston Homes’ ‘mega MMC factory’
Housebuilder aims to build 4,000 offsite homes a year
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CommentWhat housebuilding must learn from the aviation industry
The housebuilding sector is stuck in the past and should move towards a data-led manufacturing model inspired by the aviation industry, argues Matt Evans of Tophat
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CPDCPD 15 2021: Residential overheat solutions
This Radiana sponsored CPD will look at how radiant cooling works and why it can be an efficient method for reducing overheat in a development without adding pressure to the climate. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 14 January 2021
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CommentWhat have we learned from COP26 so far?
An end to coal, and a future vision of all-electric buildings? Katie Clemence-Jackson of Max Fordham gives her thoughts on COP26 so far and what it means for housing
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CPDCPD 11 2021: How to avoid brick stains and efflorescence
This Vandersanden sponsored CPD explains how salt, lime and gypsum efflorescence can stain brick facades and the options for prevention and correction. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 10 December 2021
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NewsWatkin Jones pledges heat pumps on all new developments by 2023
Build-to-rent specialist makes ESG commitments in market update
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CPDCPD 10 2021: Structural steel and the circular economy
This CPD module, sponsored by Steel for Life, examines steel’s credentials on its ability to be reused, recycled and multi-cycled, its structural efficiency, and its alignment to circular economy principles. Deadline to complete: 26 November 2021.
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CPDCPD 9 2021: Decarbonising existing homes
This Kingspan Insulation sponsored CPD explains why, to achieve the reductions needed in home energy use, new technology such as heat pumps must be accompanied by measures like insulation. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 29 October 2021
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NewsL&G Modular posts £30.2m pre-tax loss
Firm still yet to share any income five years since launch.