JUNE/ JULY 2024 CONTENTS
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LOCAL SENSITIVITY Roseanne Field reports on a high-end nine house development in Kent by an SME developer proudly deploying local nous.
COMMENTS Brian Berry and Patrick Mooney on the post-Election prognosis for the housing sector
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THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE James Parker hears how the Structural Timber Association is signposting the route back to timber
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SMALL DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT REPORT
ENERGY HOUSE 2.0 SPOTLIGHT
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BARRATT AND BELLWAY PUT TO THE TEST Will Swan describes fi ndings from Salford Uni’s Energy House 2.0 project comparing two low energy house approaches.
BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN
SEEK SCIENCE-BASED SUPPORT FOR BNG COMPLIANCE Paul Brown of Fera Science explains how developers can rise to the challenge of new Biodiversity Net Gain requirements by embracing science, data and ecological expertise.
BUILDING FABRIC
FUTURE HOMES STANDARD IS THE START, NOT A MAXIMUM The upcoming Future Homes Standard represents an important step towards more sustainable housing but should be viewed as a foundation rather than a ceiling, according to Simon Garbett of Wienerberger.
GROUNDWORKS
BREAKING BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE In the face of escalating urban fl ooding challenges across the UK, Richard Eddy of Polypipe Building Products looks how to break down the barriers to introducing sustainable drainage systems in housebuilding projects.
INTERIORS
BATHROOM WALL PANELS HAVE THE WOW FACTOR Have you ever thought about using wall panels for shower spaces, utility rooms or cloakrooms? Amanda Mills of Kinedo presents the case for using wall panels to create stunning spaces
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
HIGH PERFORMANCE IN THE FRAME WITH OSB With the need for more sustainable building materials currently critical, Rebecca Goldsmith of MEDITE SMARTPLY explains why OSB structural panels can streamline the fabric-fi rst approach for high performance building envelopes
PRODUCTS
Appointments & News Biodiversity Net Gain Building Fabric Finance, Insurance & Software Groundworks
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Heating, Ventilation & Services Interiors
Landscaping & External Works Safety & Security Structural Elements
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