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MPs urge swifter action on ‘dangerous’ cladding
Compulsory purchase buildings if work not started by end of 2020, says committee
More FM needed to make buildings Covid secure
Regular maintenance and continuous commissioning will be required
Hackitt praises industry for its coronavirus response
Sector showed collaboration is possible, but a lack of leadership persists, she said
Minister condemns ‘David v Goliath’ payment abuse
Government is looking at how some of the £4.5bn held in retention payments might be released
Energy efficiency inquiry launched
Inquiry will look at how carbon emissions from buildings can be reduced in a post-Covid recovery
New grant scheme to replace RHI
Government launches consultation on future support for low carbon heat
Study looks at effect of PU emissions on indoor environmental quality
A summary of research exploring the impact of off-gassing from materials used to insulate homes has been published in the…
CLC guidance to avoid contract disputes
Construction Leadership Council document highlights how disputes can be resolved
Boost ventilation to tackle virus, say researchers
A review of literature on Covid-19 finds that ventilation reduces spread risk