Grenfell council approves £74m retrofit contract

Kensington and Chelsea Council has approved a £74m contract for the refurbishment of three residential blocks on the Lancaster West Estate in west London. The council said it would award the contract to Amber Construction Services to carry out works to Barandon Walk, Hurstway Walk… The post Grenfell council approves £74m retrofit contract appeared first on Construction News.

Policy, funding and capability take stage at CIOB retrofit discussion

Industry leaders gathered at ARU Peterborough in April for Retrofit Reality Check, a discussion examining whether the UK’s current retrofit frameworks are enabling quality delivery – or adding further complexity to an already pressured sector.  The post Policy, funding and capability take stage at CIOB retrofit discussion appeared first on Construction Management.

How Drones And AI Are Mapping Heat Loss Across Neighbourhoods in the UK

The post How Drones And AI Are Mapping Heat Loss Across Neighbourhoods in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. 1.8 homes per minute. That’s how many homes need retrofitting between now and 2050 if the UK is going to meet its energy efficiency goals. The challenge isn’t just carrying out the work. It’s knowing where to start, which homes need attention first, and whether retrofit projects are actually delivering the results they’re supposed to. […]

Gresford Architects retrofits 1980s Oxfordshire bungalow to EnerPHit standards

The Architects’ Journal Gresford Architects retrofits 1980s Oxfordshire bungalow to EnerPHit standards The certified EnerPHit retrofit retains all screed, blockwork walls and concrete lintels, in addition to a timber-framed extension, to create a low-energy family home for the practice’s founder The post Gresford Architects retrofits 1980s Oxfordshire bungalow to EnerPHit standards appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

Lloyds and NWF commit £500m to retrofit uni campuses

Lloyds will provide up to £500m of lending to UK universities, enabled by up to £350m of financial guarantees provided by the National Wealth Fund, which will help modernise up to 300 campus buildings. The post Lloyds and NWF commit £500m to retrofit uni campuses appeared first on Property Week.

RICS - Matrics Glasgow - The cost of sustainability 02062023

This session will review the commercial aspects of Passivhaus / Net Zero Carbon and SFT LEIP funding (and how they are linked). It will also touch on Whole Life Appraisal / Life Cycle Costing in the context of the other subject matter, along with how the recently published Scottish Construction Accord and the nature of collaboration are significant in this regard.

RICS - The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) 2nd Edition Consultation, 17032023

The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) is set to become the world-leading standard for carbon measurement in the built environment. Widely used by professionals across the UK, and internationally, the second edition will establish a global benchmark for consistent carbon measurement at all project stages. The RICS is currently consulting on the second edition and is seeking feedback from those involved in all phases of construction projects.

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

The B1M - Before and After: Buildings Reinvented, 27022019

In an effort to retain heritage, reduce waste and overcome the challenge of finding sites in urban areas, architects, engineers and developers are breathing new life into existing structures and the communities around them

The B1M - Creating the World's First Carbon Neutral Capital, 23012019

Copenhagen has announced ambitious plans to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025. This is how they plan to achieve their goal

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