Reprieve for office developers as government delays energy efficiency targets

Requirement for commercial buildings to achieve EPC B rating pushed back by a year and interim target scrapped

Government sets out long-awaited MEES requirements for commercial buildings

Non-domestic buildings will be required to be EPC B or higher from 2031 after the government set out its long-awaited plans to implement Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for the commercial property sector. The post Government sets out long-awaited MEES requirements for commercial buildings appeared first on Property Week.

Top Energy Efficient Home Improvements that Boost Property Value

The post Top Energy Efficient Home Improvements that Boost Property Value appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Energy efficiency has become one of the most desirable features in modern homes. Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and create more comfortable living spaces while also improving the long-term value of their property. Buyers are often attracted to homes that offer practical energy-saving benefits, making efficiency upgrades […]

Why Modern Construction Projects Require Smarter Plumbing Planning

The post Why Modern Construction Projects Require Smarter Plumbing Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction endeavors are getting increasingly complex in nature. It is now expected from modern buildings to perform well in terms of energy efficiency, durability, occupant comfort levels, efficiency and comply with relevant regulations. While maintaining structural stability and integrity is of utmost importance, the success of today’s construction project cannot be determined based on what […]

Why Smart & Energy-Efficient Apartments Are the Future

The post Why Smart & Energy-Efficient Apartments Are the Future appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Energy bills keep climbing. Climate targets tighten every year. And people are spending more time at home than any generation before them. The apartment of 2025 looks nothing like the one your parents rented in the late nineties — smart tech and energy efficiency stopped being premium add-ons somewhere along the way. They became the […]

Metroun - UK Building Regulations Explained Simply 19042023

The UK Building Regulations are a set of standards that ensure that all construction work in the UK is safe, healthy, and accessible. In this video, Metroun explore what the Building Regulations are, how they are enforced, as well as the series of approved documents

Belinda Carr - How to Stop Thermal Bridging with T Studs

Wood is a conductor or a thermal bridge. It allows heat to flow easily from the exterior to the interior or vice versa. To solve this problem, a company in the States, called US Engineered Wood, has invented the T-Stud, a framing member that improves the energy efficiency of buildings by acting like a thermal break instead of a thermal bridge.

nla - Retrofit on the Strand, 21022023

Marion Baeli, partner of PDP London and member of the NLA Zero Carbon Expert Panel, gives a tour of the practice’s latest retrofit at Eighty Strand

BRE - Decarbonising heat in Britain's buildings, Dec 2022

This paper is based on a thorough review of the current evidence and literature on the subject of heat decarbonisation. BRE have provided an analysis of the current policy direction as well as a number of recommendations which they believe will deliver decarbonisation more effectively

RICS - Measuring the financial impact of climate change, 29052020

In this webinar, sponsored by PwC in Germany, the financial implications of climate change and strategies for the decarbonisation of real estate portfolios are considered. Panellists explained how they have developed tools for modelling various climate change scenarios and their potential commercial consequences

Auditel

Auditel is a leading Cost, Procurement & Carbon Solutions Company. We help organisations reduce their carbon emissions whilst also reducing their costs. In the current challenging economic climate, organisations are battling with the desire to drive growth and profitability, whilst investing in low carbon emitting technologies to reduce their carbon footprint and speed up their journey to achieving Net Zero. Auditel provide a comprehensive procurement service, covering over 100 cost areas across all sectors. Due to this procurement expertise, we can potentially self-fund your net zero journey. OUR MISSION: To help organisations on their journey to Net Zero in a measurable, meaningful and potentially self-funding way.

Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co.

Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co. is the exclusive authorized dealer for Enviro Thermal Coatings in South and Central Texas from the Texas hill country to the gulf coast. Our cork coatings and ceramic nano coatings provide benefits unmatched by any other coating available on the market. We also provide nano roofing products and installation. Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co. still offers custom deck building and siding installation as well. Professional, quality services to meet our slogan. “Curb appeal sold here.”

Zennio

Leading KNX manufacturer with dedicated control solutions for hotels, residentail and commercial buildings. Our solutions and products are used all over the world, with projects varying from single dwellings to some of the largest hotels in the world, from mid to high-end developments.