Latest UK House Building Industry News, Policy, Regulation, Planning

National sustainability code planned

Sept. 1, 2004

Housebuilders managing to keep abreast of tightening Building Regulations standards for energy efficiency face a further raising of the bar, when government in…

Arup research on climate change casts doubt on MMC standards

Sept. 1, 2004

Modern methods of construction (MMC), including lightweight prefabricated and timber frame buildings will not stand up to the impacts of climate change, engine…

Sustainability summit to be held in Manchester in 2005

Sept. 1, 2004

[MMC-IMG=856-A=Right] The government is to hold a major summit on sustainable communities in Manchester next year. The Delivering Sustainable Communities Summ…