Modular construction is often heralded as the saviour for the construction industry. The UK’s current modular capacity is around 3,300 modular homes; however, when this is compared to Sweden and Japan it seems a little small 45% of all new homes are built offsite in Sweden and c150,000- 180,000 modular homes are built in Japan [...]
In the aftermath of major tragedies in the UK’s built environment, such as the Grenfell Tower fire, the establishment of a robust Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has become a critical focus for policymakers and industry stakeholders alike. The BSR is tasked with ensuring the safety of high-risk buildings (HRBs). This piece delves into how the [...]
Cladding remediation – what’s really tolerable? Since the Building Safety Act 2022 brought in new legislation around higher-risk buildings and the duty of accountable persons, cladding remediation remains a key topic for developers and landlords. Indeed, the new rules issued last year continue to protect leaseholders of residential buildings above 11m in England from bearing [...]
With the future of construction and design now focused on being more sustainable and zero-carbon conscious due to the climate crisis, it is not only architects, surveyors and project managers that are having to rethink the way that certain things are done but also homeowners, landlords and tenants alike. That is why we will go [...]
Painting is, in some ways, an activity that allows us to be more environmentally conscious. It allows materials to be upcycled and extend the life of certain elements of a property. A simple refresh is far less wasteful than replacing timber window frames, for example. However, if we are not making the right product decisions [...]
Our industry has long been criticised for its negative impact on the environment. From the emissions created by large building sites, to the mountains of unused or damaged materials produced daily, it is no wonder people are calling for a rethink in the way we're managing waste in construction. In this blog post, we'll take [...]
We are pleased to hear that the Building Safety Bill has recently been given royal assent, meaning it is now an act of Parliament. This is a huge step forwards for the construction industry as the bill will help to improve safety standards in buildings across the UK. The government first introduced it earlier last [...]
With this industry still being very male-dominated, we also need to remember that men are three times more likely to commit suicide. Figures like that pose the question as to why more isn't being done to tackle this silent crisis of mental health in construction UK. Employees in this industry often work long hours, odd [...]
The social, economic and environmental impact of our industry has been questioned more and more in recent years as certain areas have come under some scrutiny. Construction can have a huge impact on communities, both positive and negative. In this blog post, we will discuss the social value of construction and why it matters. We [...]
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