10 Ways to Create a More Energy-Efficient HomeEnergy-efficiency is a major concern for homeowners, businesses, and governments alike. The UK government’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is being worked toward via a raft of initiatives. In Wales, the Innovative Housing Programme recently granted £9.5 million to retrofit 1,000 homes owned by social landlords and…
How to Maximize Environmental Efficiency in Residential ConstructionYoung, attractive housewife makes the replacement of the used LED light bulb in the chandelier in the room
For homeowners, energy costs remain a source of significant concern. A lack of efficiency in energy consumption is not only bad for the environment, it can become a creeping cost factor that increases over t…
10 Worst Construction Pitfalls to AvoidMistakes made at any point during a construction project can have significant impacts. Some, however, can be much more severe than others and may result in a project going over its estimate or failing altogether. Fortunately, if you know common construction mistakes, you can more effectively anticipate and avoid them.
These are 10 of the worst…
Reasons to Buy Used Forklifts for the Construction IndustryThe construction industry is full of heavy work, that is for sure. It is also prone to accidents that can result in damaged equipment. With equipment in the construction industry being so highly priced, it is no wonder builders and other tradesmen dread buying new. This is especially the case with forklifts which, when buying new, can…
Funding secured for new Grade A flexible workspace at Wirral WatersPeel L&P, with support from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and the Merseyside Pension Fund has secured a funding deal that will create up to 113 new jobs in a 34,000 sq ft Grade A office development on a key site in Wirral Waters.Â
The £7.7m No.1 Tower Road South project will create a distinct and…
New timber industry campaign to reduce CO2 in constructionThe construction industry is being urged to use more timber to meet the UK’s net zero target.
The Wood CO2ts less campaign aims to increase awareness of timber’s environmental credentials and highlight how using wood from sustainably managed forests is one of the simplest ways to help reduce carbon…
Trade body urges vigilance with Green Homes Grant home insulation projectsA national trade association is calling on property professionals involved in the Government’s new Green Homes Grant Scheme to be aware of the issues with damp and mould emerging from installation projects.
According to the Property Care Association, too many homes over the years have been blighted by poorly…
Environmental Impact Assessment Changes as the UK Leaves the European UnionIt’s been four years since UK citizens voted on the referendum to withdraw from the European Union, but it’s finally becoming a reality. The UK Parliament formally ratified the withdrawal agreement on Jan. 31, and after a transition period that ends on Dec. 31, the UK will officially leave the EU behind. As the process…
How the Construction Industry Is Resuming Amid COVID-19
It’s fair to say that 2020 has so far been a very turbulent year for everyone on the planet. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our way of living has changed dramatically, and lockdown restrictions have halted the economy. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. The construction industry was one of the first sectors to b…
Understanding the Basics of CPK Charts
Cpk is a process capability index, a statistical tool used to measure if a process can produce an output that is within the specification limits of the customer. That is, it is used to measure how capable a producer is in producing a product with a customer’s tolerance range. It is used to estimate how close a person is to a set target and also how…