Link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/02/13/hydrogen-pumped-main-gas-pipeline-2025/ By 2025, hydrogen will be blended into Britain’s main gas pipeline, with plans for 2% to 5% hydrogen content as part of a…
Link: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/02/06/ancient-pompeii-site-installs-invisible-solar-panels-that-look-like-roman-terracotta-tiles Pompeii has installed invisible solar panels that mimic traditional Roman terracotta tiles to enhance sustainability and reduce energy costs at the archaeological site.…
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/12/turkey-arrests-building-contractors-earthquake-death-toll-mounts Turkish authorities have issued over 100 arrest warrants for contractors and engineers linked to collapsed buildings following a devastating earthquake that has resulted…
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2023/02/13/world-war-2-bomb-unexpectedly-detonates-at-bam-farrans-site/ A World War II bomb unexpectedly detonated at the BAM/Farrans construction site in Norfolk during a disarming operation, but no injuries were reported.…
Link: https://cen.acs.org/environment/recycling/companies-recycle-wind-turbine-blades/100/i27 As the wind energy industry grows, the number of decommissioned turbine blades is increasing, leading to a significant recycling challenge. Companies are developing…
Link: https://www.elementaldigital.co.uk/retrofitting-homes-would-bring-huge-health-benefits-study-finds/ A study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found that implementing net zero policies could lead to over two million…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/64568826 The recent earthquakes in Turkey have raised serious concerns about building safety, as even newly constructed apartments collapsed despite being advertised as compliant…
Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/government-to-deliver-awaabs-law-as-part-of-damp-and-mould-crackdown-80249 The government is set to introduce ‘Awaab’s Law’ to address damp and mould issues in housing, named after Awaab Ishak. This legislation will…
Link: https://www.buildingengineer.org.uk/intelligence/how-cabes-competency-framework-affects-you CABE’s updated competency frameworks, introduced in December 2022, set clear standards for members to ensure they possess the necessary expertise in the built…
Link: https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/23308660.merton-council-responds-galpins-road-thornton-heath-locals-hotels/ Merton Council addresses the situation of locals from Galpin’s Road in Thornton Heath being placed in hotels. There is a connection issue with…
