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London set for more green roofs as ‘Green Roof Organisation’ code updated

Tuesday, 2nd December 2014

A new and updated Green Roof Organisation (GRO) code for green roofing has been launched by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) – the UK’s largest roofing trade association. This includes more detailed Living Roofs and Walls technical information... View Article

Jury out on need for further housing standards

Tuesday, 2nd December 2014

It was confirmed at the recent Housing Standards Review briefing that the government would consider implementing further standards or regulations in the future if the review process identifies the need. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) head of... View Article

Eight steps to the perfect roof

Monday, 20th October 2014

SIG Design & Technology’s Sales Director Ross Finnie outlines how the perfect roof can be built using a structured approach to roof design and specification. He offers useful guidance which you can apply time and time again to ensure maximum... View Article

WSP increases its global and UK presence with the acquisition of Parsons Brinckerhoff

Thursday, 4th September 2014

On Wednesday 3rd September Balfour Beatty agreed to sell their professional services division Parsons Brinckerhoff to WSP Global for £820 million. The deal now makes WSP one of the world’s largest professional services firms, substantially increasing their presence across global... View Article

Rejection of ‘Boris Island’ proposal – comment from GL Hearn

Wednesday, 3rd September 2014

Ben Olney, Planning Associate Director for Infrastructure at property consultancy GL Hearn, comments on the Airports Commission’s rejection of the ‘Boris Island’ proposal: “Sir Howard Davies’ decision to reject the proposals for a new airport in the Thames Estuary and... View Article

TCPA welcomes Garden City prospectus and announces conference and standout document

Monday, 14th April 2014

Leading housing and planning charity the Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) welcomes the Deputy Prime Minister’s launch of the Garden City Prospectus to deliver inspirational Garden Cities for the future. The TCPA believes this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to... View Article

New heritage regulations will help to maintain and manage change to listed buildings

Monday, 7th April 2014

A new regulatory regime surrounding listed buildings came into effect to help those seeking to maintain and manage change to our built heritage. The regulations, brought in via the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, introduce: Listed Building Heritage Partnership... View Article

The UK’s rooftops to become power stations

Friday, 4th April 2014

Plans to turn the Government estate as well as factories, supermarkets and car parks into “solar hubs” have been outlined in a new strategy by Energy Minister Greg Barker today. The Solar Strategy, the first of its kind in the... View Article