All Housing Today articles in August 2024
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CPDCPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building’s fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them
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CPDCPD 02 2024: Specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems
Sponsored by Cupa Pizarras, this CPD will examine the considerations for specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems, including the material’s sustainable credentials, responsible sourcing and installation guidance
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CPDCPD 03 2024: Exploring the A to Z Essential Principles
This Rockwool-sponsored CPD module examines the A to Z Essential Principles relating to passive fire safety by RISCAuthority, highlighting the importance of going above and beyond the Building Regulations to better protect buildings and their occupants
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CPDCPD 04 2024: Using ozone for decontamination
This JLA-sponsored module explores the benefits of using ozone for decontamination, alongside the adverse health effects associated with the gas and considerations needed to mitigate them
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CPDCPD 05 2024: An introduction to hostile vehicle mitigation
Although terrorist attacks are rare, public spaces are being increasingly viewed as attractive targets for terrorist organisations. This module – sponsored by Marshalls – will explore designing for security and the installation considerations for mitigating hostile vehicle attacks
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CPDCPD 06 2024: Ensuring safety for working at height
Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD will explore the elements to consider when specifying a fall protection system and how best to integrate it within the building design in order to achieve compliance with the relevant standards and regulations
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CPDCPD 07 2024: Reducing waste in development fit-outs through fan coil solution design
Sponsored by Ability by Dimplex, this module will outline the considerations to be made when specifying fan-coil unit technology in development fit-outs, exploring what the technology encompasses, the various systems available and how careful consideration can reduce waste
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CPDCPD 08 2024: Polycarbonate facades for sustainability
Sponsored by Brett Martin, this module will discuss the role of daylight in building design, alongside the specification considerations for polycarbonate facades and their applications in the built environment
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CommentWe are working to end homelessness – but it requires a united effort
It is an honour to join the international mayors’ council on homelessness and to share the work we are doing with an international audience, says Tom Hunt
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NewsJuly sees fastest UK house price growth since December 2022, reports Nationwide
Experts expect housing market activity to heat up with falling interest rates
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NewsRising costs blunt margins at Manchester residential tower builder
Renaker Build behind string of high-rises in city
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NewsPlaces for People’s RMG makes senior appointment
The company’s previous managing director is retiring after 20 years
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CommentWill proposed planning changes help Labour to deliver more homes?
Last week was dominated by housing policy including a new towns task force and proposals to build more homes in more places including the green belt.Thomas Lane assesses what implications the proposals may have for new housing supply
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NewsGLA should buy up Section 106 homes to fix development ‘logjam’, says business group
BusinessLDN suggests investor-backed vehicle to fill gap left by housing associations
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NewsHoney submits plans for 184-home scheme in Doncaster
Yorkshire firm was launched two years ago by ex-Avant Homes chief
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NewsTemporary accommodation costs could see Newham Council in need of government bail-out
East London local authority warns rising temporary accommodation costs are putting a strain on finances
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NewsKeepmoat appoints new regional managing director
Ben Leather previously worked as MD at Spitfire Homes
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CommentTime to bring back New Town Development Corporations?
As Keir Starmer eyes a generation of new towns, John Walker and Lee Shostak argue an “infrastructure-first” approach backed by powerful NTDCs could play a key role
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NewsAccent hires Habinteg boss as CEO
Nick Apetroaie will join the 22,000-home association in November, succeeding Paul Dolan, who left to join Riverside
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NewsPiers Williamson appointed chair of Sustainability for Housing
Former boss of social housing bond aggregator The Housing Finance Corporation to chair sustainability reporting organisation