September heatwave sees rise in enquiries for ‘cooling’ Actis insulation

The September heatwave has seen a rise in enquiries for Actis insulation products as architects and specifiers look for ways in which to keep homes cool amidst rising global temperatures and increasing bouts of sustained hot weather. The post September heatwave sees rise in enquiries for ‘cooling’ Actis insulation appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Adapting the built environment: How proper building insulation can tackle the UK’s heatwave challenges

In this article, Keith Anderson, technical development and regulatory affairs director for Kingspan Insulation Australia explores how adapting the built environment with building insulation can help to tackle the UK's warming climate. The post Adapting the built environment: How proper building insulation can tackle the UK’s heatwave challenges appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

In the Hot Zone: A Talk About the Great Heat Wave of 2023

July 2023 will go in the record books for its remarkable persistent heat. Phoenix saw the mercury pass 100° F for 22 days in June, and so far in July, there have been 25 days where the high temperature never fell below 110°F. And on July 19, when the high temperature hit 119° F, the night low temperature never fell below 97° F.

Working in a heatwave: What are your rights?

There are no laws specifying when the temperature is too hot to work; however, employers have a duty of care to ensure adequate safety when working in a heatwave, or they can face a lawsuit. The post Working in a heatwave: What are your rights? appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Lighthouse | Infrastructure’s climate resilience depends on data  

Recent weather events, like last summer’s record-breaking heatwave, show that we are feeling the effects of climate change right now. The post Lighthouse | Infrastructure’s climate resilience depends on data   appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

The Economist - Heatwaves: how hot can it get? 25052023

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, more intense and more deadly. But what is a heatwave, why are they so dangerous and how are they affected by climate change?

What measures should Employers be taking in the current heatwave to ensure their workforce can operate safely on sites?