Modus – RICS Shift in Thinking NeededKisa Zehra, economist at RICS writes that “A pronounced shift in thinking, investment and production are required to meet net-zero targets”9 DisruptorsEarlier this year, research by McKinsey & Company highlighted 9 shifts that are likely to impact the global construction sector over the next 5 years. These disruptive trends, […]
Archives for October 2020
Green -v- Seasoned Oak
Can you please advise me on seasoned oak and green oak? Can either be used for structural work? Green oak can be defined simply as oak which has been freshly cut. Thus green oak construction is the craft of forming a building frame with members of green oak. It is not a new craft, but […]
Let’s Think Positive – Homes of the Future (we told you so)
Gov.uk Finalists revealed in competition to find “homes of the future”The Home of 2030 competition encourages the design of environmentally friendly homes that support people in leading independent, fulfilling lives as our society ages. Home of 2030 CompetitionHousing Minister Christopher Pincher has today (23 August 2020) announced 6 finalists in a competition to design the […]
The Durability of Douglas Fir
Like Oak, there’s not a lot Douglas Fir can’t be used for externally, it is naturally durable, but can be difficult to treat due to its density and resin content. Properly maintained the service life of structural timbers can be well over 100 years. Douglas fir is more than just a good-looking wood. Its durability and […]
Energy Efficiency for Covid-19 Recovery
Northern Housing Mag Triple Reasons for InvestmentInvesting in energy-efficient homes and tackling climate change is key to the country’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, Together Housing Group has stressed.NHF CampaignThe housing association, which manages over 36,000 homes across Yorkshire and Lancashire, is backing for the National Housing Federation’s Homes at the Heart campaign, which […]
ESG now tops resi investment agenda
Insight – Property Week He Knows ESG Makes SenseIn his annual letter to shareholders in January, Blackrock CEO Larry Fink laid out how the company was pivoting to putting environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles at the core of its investment strategy. Rather than the tokenistic corporate social responsibility initiatives seen in prior years, […]
Why We Need Housing Diversification
RIBA Journal View from NaCSBATo promote housing diversity and unlock potential for 130,000 new homes, the National Custom and Self Build Association has united with the Federation of Master Builders, UK Cohousing Network and National Community Land Trust Network to create new group, Housing Diversification. RIBAJ ask group spokesman and NaCSBA CEO Andrew Baddeley […]
