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Video to show the process of externally overspraying homes in the social housing sector. Expertly managed by Danny Tunstall with a 1-2 week completion time. Lots of these going on currently in the summer months with this particular project being completed for Together Housing Group. Things the specification needed to consider: - Flexible, crack resistant coating to protect building and prevent moisture ingress - Maintain appearance with little to no maintenance for tenants - Low risk - breathable and complete coverage (reveals etc) - Increase energy efficiency - Natural and sustainable to meet clients net zero targets - Quick process to cause tenants minimal disruption

The carbon footprint of the materials for new homes in the US is staggering, with #embodiedcarbon emissions from the industry as large as the entire emissions from European countries! That's right... even a limited accounting of product-stage emissions from new home construction in the US yields a total around 26-39 million tonnes annually. HomebuildersCAN is looking to bend the curve on this by establishing a community of practice to help homebuilders large and small understand, measure and reduce embodied carbon. Join the official launch of HomebuildersCAN on April 3 to learn more and join in on this effort! https://lnkd.in/dGV2h5Yr

Under the proposed Future Homes Standard, all new homes in England could potentially need to be “net zero ready”, but what does this mean for housebuilders? In our latest article, we explore the proposals for this new standard and how they stack up against the current Part L targets in England. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40oKdRb #ZeroCarbon #EfficientBuildings #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingDesign #BuildingEfficiency #ConstructionUK

The discussion around water offset for new build housing is gaining momentum. Another intrigued house builder met with us yesterday, saying, how realistic is offsetting of water usage in adjacent commercial buildings? It is real! It can be achieved as Project Zero is proving with the offset of 880 new houses with Julian Webster and Lina Nieto of Affinity Water. Whilst complete water zero usage can be achieved where the houses are being built in “untouched offset” territory, we have warned that a second development in the same area requires further funding to get not only public but also private commercial buildings involved. Private companies with any spare energy budget want to invest in energy reduction over water reduction. (Where hot water is reduced it does affect both we have many projects to prove this) Realistically to gain traction with private companies the offset work has to be fully funded. Water credits have to be the way. Who pays for these? Waterwise over to you? Fixing customer side leaks also adds value to the offset work. Data on increasing or jumps in water usage should be accessed and used in the catchment area as a 2 way approach dealing with leakage and offset to create many Project Zeros around the country. Yes it can be done. Cambridge region and chalk stream sensitive areas next? Or how about the desert of the UK, St Osyth?

News 📰 Defective blocks: total demolition the only option, experts warn TG4 investigates Ireland’s defective blocks crisis as experts call for demolition, while the Housing Agency opts for cheaper repairs. In this article we cover: ✨What are defective blocks ✨Why demolition is the best option ✨Housing Agency decisions to downgrade applications so that homes are repaired instead ✨How much affected homeowners are getting to fix their homes ✨How much it’s costing affected homeowners to rebuild their homes from scratch ✨Expert recommendations ✨Call for revised standards Read the full news article here: https://lnkd.in/eDzVBh4F

We were disappointed to find inaccuracies about the home building industry in the Liberal Democrats’ manifesto. 🖊️ “newly built homes are often energy inefficient and environmentally unfriendly” 🖊️ “too many new houses are built as leasehold” The truth is... 💨 The home building industry is helping to reduce carbon emissions by 500,000 tonnes a year. ⚡ New builds are powered by 57% less energy on average. 💡 Almost 9 in 10 homes build today achieve an A or B energy rating. Less than 5% of older homes achieve the same performance. 🏡 The industry is committed to supporting national environmental targets, investing in new technologies and innovation in the built environment. 🍃 📋 The creation of the Future Homes Task Force and Future homes hub, and development of new materials, products and building methods are examples of this. 📄 And, government data shows that more than 99% of new homes are freehold. Whilst we accept the unfounded criticism of the industry may play well politically, these unhelpful inaccuracies risk letting down those at the sharp end of the housing crisis. We have written to Ed Davey highlight our concerns and await his response. A copy of the letter is available if you would like to read it in full 👉 https://lnkd.in/ey_hp2xN

Insight: Gary Gray from Muir Timber Systems outlines the benefits of timber frame builds and how they could play a key role in fixing the current housing crisis. Muir Group

🎙️ Missed our Cities Manager, Cara Jenkinson on Times Radio discussing the impacts of hot homes? Catch up now: https://bit.ly/4dDyTnG UK’s ‘appalling’ housing stock left nearly 1 in 10 people so hot in their homes that it made them ill, Warm This Winter research has found. Addressing this requires a integrated approach: ▶️ effective insulation to keep homes warm in winter and cool in summer ▶️ good airflow to prevent dampness and provide ventilation ▶️ strategic shading to reduce solar gain, especially in homes with large windows As our world rapidly gets warmer it is essential that these techniques are adopted quickly by planners, regulators and the construction industry. We must prioritise support for those most vulnerable to overheating and ensure builders are trained to implement these strategies. Listen to Cara’s full discussion on Times Radio for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eQGFuWyq #HousingCrisis #ClimateAction #SustainableHomes #Heatwave #UKWeather #Buildings #Hot #FeelingHot #Summer

In December 2021, Mark Attard's home stood tall against the devastating Marshall Fire, largely unscathed while neighbors faced loss. His journey showcases how energy-efficient upgrades not only promote sustainability but also enhance resilience against nature’s fury. Facing disaster with modern construction techniques proves that green can be strong! Click here to learn more... #igwealthmanagement #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #planning #finance #personalfinance #Government #ElonMusk #VivekRamaswamy #FiscalPolicy #vannoort #pauljarvie https://ow.ly/Wmzm50U7kpO

Is the housebuilding industry prepared for the Future Homes Standard? 🧐 As the industry prepares for the new legislation to come into effect in 2025, we surveyed UK housebuilders to understand what they think about the Future Homes Standard. Our research found that:   🧱 53% welcome the Future Homes Standard but say it is not viable in the current environment 🧱 57% said that the Future Homes Standard will be a barrier to future housing delivery   🧱 68% said the government needs to invest in a well-funded national retrofit strategy if it is serious about the climate emergency   To hear more about the findings, read our article in the latest issue of Housebuilder & Developer 👇   #FutureHomesStandard #Housebuilding