Link: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/02/tenant-killed-himself-after-landlord-failed-to-resolve-repeated-noise-complaints A tenant took his own life after his landlord, Clarion, repeatedly dismissed his noise complaints from a neighbor, despite being warned about the…
Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/small-businesses-to-benefit-from-one-of-the-largest-shake-ups-to-procurement-regulations-in-uk-history The Procurement Bill has received Royal Assent, establishing a new public procurement regime in the UK aimed at simplifying processes for small businesses…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-67256745 The Ship Inn at Cockwood in Devon has closed after a wall collapsed due to heavy rain. The family-run pub, which has been…
Link: High levels of empty homes in England negatively impact communities, leading to increased vandalism and decreased viability. As of October 2022, there were 676,304…
Link: https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/blog/2023/10/27/air-permeability-vs-background-ventilation-whats-the-difference/ Air Pressure Testing (APT) measures unintentional air leakage in buildings, while Background Ventilation Testing (BVT) assesses the adequacy of existing ventilation systems, particularly…
Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/major-welsh-landlord-sets-out-new-damp-and-mould-approach-83633 A major Welsh social landlord has announced a new strategy to address damp and mould issues in its properties. The initiative aims to…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-67168228 Raac, a lightweight and less durable concrete used in many NHS buildings, has been found in 18 more hospitals in England, raising safety…
Link: https://news.sky.com/story/chicago-1-000-birds-die-in-one-night-after-smashing-into-conference-hall-windows-12979409 Nearly 1,000 songbirds died in one night after colliding with the windows of Chicago’s McCormick Place, a significant increase from the typical fatalities.…
Link: https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/english-housing-is-worst-in-europe-report-finds/133243/ A report by the Home Builders Federation reveals that English housing is the worst in Europe, with the lowest availability and the highest…
Link: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/student-intake-drops-as-fewer-enrol-on-built-environment-degrees Student enrollment in built environment degrees has declined, with 8,950 offers made this year, a 4.8% drop from 2022 and an 8.3% decrease…
