Link: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/government-says-it-will-permanently-remove-raac-from-all-affected-schools The government announced it will permanently remove reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from all affected school and college buildings.
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/education-68244022 The government has confirmed that more than 100 school buildings containing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) will be rebuilt or refurbished, with funding…
Link: https://www.fia.uk.com/news/garden-centre-hit-with-18-000-fine-for-sale-of-hazardous-cushions.html A Lincolnshire-based garden centre was fined £18,000 for selling hazardous scatter cushions that failed fire safety regulations. The case, pursued by East Riding…
Link: https://www.cieh.org/news/press-releases/2024/cieh-comments-on-labour-s-commitment-to-extend-awaab-s-law/ CIEH has responded positively to Labour’s commitment to extend ‘Awaab’s Law’, which aims to improve housing conditions. The organization emphasizes the importance of…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-68007763 James Rourke, a recent geology graduate, died on a construction site while working for Materials Movement Limited (MML), a company already under investigation…
Link: https://www.cityam.com/barratt-and-redrow-announce-2-5m-megamerger/ Barratt Developments announced a £2.5bn merger with Redrow, creating the UK’s largest housebuilding firm, with Barratt shareholders holding 67.2% of the combined group.…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-68128994 Omer Saleem from Bradford and Kabeer Kaleem from Todmorden have been told they owe nearly £12,000 and £11,000 respectively after the no-win, no-fee…
Link: The paper presents a method that enhances the sensitivity of blower door thermography for detecting air leaks in buildings by using image subtraction techniques.…
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68188114 Two young children were hospitalized due to mould and damp in their home, causing health issues like chest infections and anxiety for their…
Link: MPs are urging the government to retrofit all homes in the UK to improve heat resilience amid rising temperatures and increased heatwave frequency, which…
