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Modern knapped flint wall. Probably precast units.
Link: https://theconversation.com/heatwaves-five-reasons-why-victorian-houses-are-cooler-than-modern-buildings-283934 The article argues that many Victorian houses stay cooler in heatwaves than modern buildings because they were designed around passive cooling, even though…
Link: A safety alert from the Health and Safety Executive warns of a serious mechanical failure risk in mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) that could…
Link: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/media-centre/press-releases/2025/april/bsi-publishes-groundbreaking-standard-for-modern-methods-of-construction-in-residential-developments/ BSI has published PAS 8700:2025, a new standard for modern methods of construction (MMC) in residential developments. This specification aims to enhance confidence,…
Link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8702987/Windowless-cells-rent-spark-fears-modern-slums.html Developers are converting empty shops and businesses into tiny flats under permitted development rights, raising concerns about the emergence of modern slums in…
