The UK government recently published its response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on the sustainability of the built environment. In its response, the government appears willing to explore whole-life carbon assessments and ratcheting targets to reduce emissions. They say: …
Author: Jessica Dean
The Construction Products Association (CPA) have reported that, on net balance, 12% of ‘heavy side’ firms saw sales fall in Q3, the first quarterly fall since the pandemic-related restrictions were introduced in 2020 Q2. The Construction Industry has seen a …
Aluminium has been used in commercial fenestration for over eighty years, the metal then became popular in the 1960’s for home improvement, replacing ageing timber windows. The advent of the PVC window revolution, the ‘white gold’ in the 1980’s virtually …
Programme overview – please see recordings of past events below:
- 10 November 2022:
- Aluminium in Building: its role in tackling climate change
- 11 November 2022:
- UKCA marking: are you ready?
- 29 November 2022:
- CAB Closed Loop Recycling Scheme – member
The environmentalists tell us we have to stop building our glass skyscrapers as they are simply unsustainable and that we should be using much higher thermal performance wall construction with punched openings for windows. They go on to say that …
As a member of CAB you are able to attend the following Webinars during September. Croner cover HR and health & safety basics, right through to specialised sessions including relevant legislation and key case law.
Monday 3rd October 2022 – …
Aluminium has enjoyed an extensive recycling lifespan since its commercialisation in the 1880’s with the advent of the Hall–Héroult process, in fact, 75% of all the aluminium produced since this time is still in active use today. Aluminium has an …
Our deepest condolences to the Royal family following the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
As a member of CAB you are able to attend the following Webinars during September. Croner cover HR and health & safety basics, right through to specialised sessions including relevant legislation and key case law.
Monday 5th September 2022 – …
The rate at which energy prices have risen in the last few months has been staggering and there are no indications of an end to the rises anytime soon. With further price rises expected this coming winter, rising costs are …