Interim Fire Safety measures for London properties. 1,400 wireless fire detection devices have been fitted in residential properties owned by Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) in London, removing the requirement of Waking Watch and saving more than £250,000 a month, according to the housing association. The...
Progress towards zero construction. The latest announcement on the new set of Construct Zero industry business champions, from the Construction Leadership Council Monday 28th June, 2-3pm REGISTER FOR FREE Join us on Monday 28th June, as Building exclusively hears the Construction Leadership Council’s latest...
WOBO members and fellow professionals note the date for implementation. Any building that begins construction after December 27, 2021 will have to comply with the new requirements of the National Energy Code. If you are an architect, this implies new professional responsibilities. This is a...
Energy efficiency is a key to future developments. As part of the new process outlined within the Code Council’s energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction framework, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate, the Code...
WOBO welcomes ongoing support in securing safety within the built environment. The RISCAuthority are pleased to announce that following a recent request from within RISCAuthority Active Sprinkler Rules working group, echoed and endorsed by the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), the completion of a...
WOBO welcomes collaboration that enhances safety within the built environment. The ASFP are proud to announce that they have entered into a partnership agreement with NBS to ensure the accuracy and quality of #specifications relating to Passive Fire Protection. NBS, a leading specification and product information platform...
Energy enhancement – ongoing developments! Elmhurst Energy has published its final response to the Implementation of the EPC B Future Target consultation, which outlines proposals to increase the minimum energy efficiency standards from an EPC rating of E to an EPC rating B. You can...
Urban construction projects face some unique challenges. Why modular construction is good for projects in an urban setting One of the most significant advantages is the improved speed of construction. Prefabricated structures are manufactured off-site, and can be quickly delivered and constructed on-site. In some...
Cardiac arrest – a reminder to us all. Christian Eriksen’s sudden collapse is a “stark reminder that a cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere and anytime, without warning,” according to British Heart Foundation’s Associate Medical Director. Danish footballer Christian Eriksen, 29, collapsed on the field...
Fire Safety – evacuation procedures. Register for free and join us at FIREX Connect to hear the likes of Russ Timpson, Richard Clark from the NFCC, and Andy Scott discussing the evacuation of tall buildings. And, on Thursday 24 June, the FIA’s Ian Moore, Niall...
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