Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-57756991 RIBA Architects now argue that demolishing old buildings contributes significantly to carbon emissions, countering the previous belief that replacing them with energy-efficient structures…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-57645976 Homeowners in England and Wales will now have 15 years to sue developers for poor building work, an increase from the previous six-year…
Link: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/shrewsbury/2021/07/01/shrewsbury-house-filled-with-concrete-foam-to-save-it-from-collapse/?fbclid=IwAR2pyEAUyDL10_86F2TyUEo6e4e4I04jVPPopAKPLSVnRAmlumOtu9T5yIg A Shrewsbury house has been reinforced with concrete foam to prevent its collapse. This innovative method aims to enhance the structural integrity of…
Link: https://news.sky.com/story/barking-emergency-services-called-after-tornado-leaves-extensive-damage-in-east-london-12342007 A suspected tornado caused significant damage in Barking, east London, on Friday evening, affecting houses and cars. Witnesses reported strong winds that lifted…
Link: https://news.sky.com/story/several-injured-and-one-dead-after-building-partially-collapses-in-miami-beach-12340671 A partial collapse of a 12-storey apartment building near Miami has left 99 people unaccounted for and one confirmed dead, with ongoing rescue…
Link: https://www.building.co.uk/news/persimmon-to-pay-compensation-after-competition-investigation/5112451.article Persimmon has reached an agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority to compensate buyers of leasehold homes by allowing them to purchase their…
Link: https://news.sky.com/story/belgium-five-people-killed-after-school-building-site-collapses-in-antwerp-12336854 Five construction workers were killed when a school building site collapsed in Antwerp, Belgium. The site was under construction and expected to be…
Link: https://www.building.co.uk/news/decision-to-allow-100-home-green-belt-scheme-could-set-new-precedent/5112362.article A decision to permit a 100-home green belt scheme may establish a new precedent in urban development. Building.co.uk offers free guest access and…
Link: https://news.sky.com/story/the-cracks-are-just-getting-worse-every-day-in-ireland-thousands-of-homes-are-crumbling-12334432 Thousands of homeowners in Ireland are facing severe damage to their homes due to defective building blocks containing high levels of mica, primarily…
Link: https://apple.news/A4fgQRsH1Qy-iIGv1KiDfXw The UK government is banning the sale of halogen and fluorescent light bulbs starting September 1, 2023, requiring households to switch to energy-efficient…
