Tag Archives: retrofit

Leeds Beckett University: Insulating solid walled homes has potential to cut energy bills up to 30%

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Insulating the UK’s eight million solid walled homes has the potential to cut energy bills by 30 per cent in some homes, according to new research led by Leeds Beckett University.

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MHCLG Demolition and retrofit survey launched to inform England’s National Planning Policy: Open to 31/10

image for illustration A new  survey from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the future of national planning policy, specifically regarding the demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings, has been launched.

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FMB: Builders and homeowners to reap benefits from new retrofit scheme

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has entered into a partnership with Digital Buildings that aims to provide streamlined access to carbon credits and quantified social impact from retrofit projects.

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MHCLG Demolition and retrofit survey launched to inform England’s National Planning Policy: Open to 31/10

image for illustration A new  survey from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the future of national planning policy, specifically regarding the demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings, has been launched.

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IHBC welcomes CIOB’s ‘Retrofit of Buildings’ Technical Publication – ‘suited to a global audience’

A new CIOB Technical Information Sheet by Prof. John Edwards, IHBC Technical Panel lead and Director of Edwards Hart Consultants, addresses what retrofit is, the approach to be taken and processes to be followed, while summarising pertinent technical issues, retrofit … Continue reading

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Skills England to transform opportunities and drive growth

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 A new body has been launched to bring together key partners to meet the skills needs of the next decade across all its regions: Skills England.

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IHBC’s August CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards & more, from a flurry of Branch events (& Wales AGM) across the countries to the HSE on YouTube

IHBC’s CPD Circular for July offers its now-familiar serving of accessible Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for conservation professionals. Table of Contents Introduction IHBC National & Branch Events IHBC Recognised CPD Providers Events Network Events Research Publications, Guidance Notes, & … Continue reading

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CIBSE: New research ‘Retrofit Revisit’ reveals crucial lessons for future retrofits

image for illustration Published via the Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE) co-authors Marion Baeli, and Julie Godefroy have announced the launch of ‘Retrofit Revisit’.

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IHBC to be represented at Housing Cymru conference and exhibition 11 July 2024 – Charities etc. FREE!

IHBC Technical Panel Chair Professor John Edwards will share the stage with Jill Fairweather of Cadw and natural insulation product manufacturers to talk about the need for a more informed approach towards retrofit and insulation of traditional building.

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