CONTENTS 02.21
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
04-05 INDUSTRY NEWS
08-09
THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
10-14 COMMENT
16-18 CASE STUDY
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HEATING & RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLEMENT
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COMMENT MATERIAL CHANGE NEEDED IN 2021 The FMB’s Brian Berry takes a look at the changes that must be seen in Government policy to allow SME builders to thrive in these uncertain times. Other thought leadership comes from the NHBC's Richard Smith, and Dice’s Wayne Oakes, on whether the industry is finally warming to MMC.
FEATURES: 29 33
CASE STUDY MICRO DEVELOPERS, MACRO BARRIERS A collaborative JV between a micro-developer and a local housing association is building four homes on a semi-rural Bristol site. CHI’s Alli Gay tells Jack Wooler how the developer navigated the many challenges SMEs face to achieve this.
BUILDING FABRIC AVOIDING PITFALLS FROM ROOFS Marley’s Stuart Nicholson pinpoints the most common roof specification pitfalls and advises housebuilders on how to avoid them for a best practice approach.
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Appointments & News .......................................23 Building Fabric ......................................................20-27 Finance, Insurance & Software........................28-32 Groundworks.........................................................33-34 Heating & Renewable Energy..........................35-44 Interiors ...................................................................34-45
Landscaping & External Works........................44-48 Safety & Security...................................................46-48 Sewage Treatment & Water Management ..50 Structural Elements.............................................49-50
Classified & Directory ..............................................51
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FINANCE, INSURANCE & SOFTWARE ESTIMATING A FULL RECOVERY Marcus Jefford of Build Aviator explains how some of the supply challenges faced by housebuilders and developers as a result of Covid can be relieved with the help of intelligent estimating software.
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HEATING & RENEWABLE ENERGY HOW THE FUTURE HOMES STANDARD WILL CHANGE HEATING FOR EVER Homes constructed from this year onwards will be expected to produce 31 per cent lower carbon emissions in preparation for the 2025 Future Homes Standard. The Government's announcement following its consultation will see the end of gas boilers in new homes.
GROUNDWORKS A FLOOD OF ENQUIRIES With many homes still being built on flood plains, and flooding an increasing risk, there are a host of issues for housebuilders to address in terms of drainage. Chris Green of ACO Water Management explains further.
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LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS POST-PANDEMIC PAVING Outdoor space has taken on a fundamental new importance with Covid-19. Chris Hodson of Interpave explains why a fresh approach is needed when designing and selecting paving for housing, to meet a wide range of new requirements.
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