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Public trust is crucial aspect of retrofitting 29m homes, says alliance of industry and consumers

A coalition of industry and consumer groups are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ensure that the upcoming Heat and Buildings Strategy and Net-Zero Strategy do not repeat historic mistakes on decarbonising homes.

Plans to decarbonise homes are too complicated and confusing, say consumer and industry groups.

Changed menus and frantic phone calls as businesses plan their way out of lockdown

Changed menus and frantic phone calls as businesses plan their way out of lockdown

Leaders from across the housing, construction and energy sectors are calling on the government to launch a “retrofit revolution” in order to meet the 2050 net zero targets. The group of 14 organisations are urging the government to create a long-term and fully-funded strategy to deliver green homes and decarbonise

Recruiters have reported “record-breaking” increases in labour costs as new data shows vacancies hitting fresh highs. Between May and July, there were

Even the brakes are made from LEGO! 

Industry critical of ‘damage’ caused by failed short term retrofit scheme

Simon Devitt The main pavilion is a soaring double-height space with exposed trusses. Each pavilion is staggered in plan to create varied exterior spaces that provide shelter, sunlight or shade, allowing the family to comfortably enjoy the outdoor environment all year round. To complement the rugged Wanaka environment, the Carnies choose to use the traditional Japanese “shou sugi ban” technique on the exterior, charring the larch weatherboards. This provides a particularly durable, low-ma...