Category: retrofit
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The retrofit and mould dilemma
Caroline Gumble reviews the highlights of a recent talk by a veteran CIOB member on the damp problems associated with retrofitting. A few weeks ago, CIOB president Professor Mike Kagioglou FCIOB and I attended the inaugural CIOB Wales Construction Cymru Conference. It was an amazing event (which completely sold out and had a waiting list!)…
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Mace to go fossil fuel-free in major revamp of London City office
Mace says it will not be using fossil fuels during the construction of what it describes as one of London’s largest retrofit projects. JP Morgan Asset Management has appointed the contractor for a c.£200m revamp of 65 Gresham Street. The project includes expanding the original early 2000s building from 25,000 sq m to 38,000 sq m,…
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York Minster’s new solar panels switched on during blessing ceremony
Alex McCallion, director of works and precinct at York Minster, said: “Extreme weather, brought about by climate change, is the greatest threat to the fabric of York Minster. These solar panels signify a significant step forward in our decarbonisation journey and is a significant project of our Neighbourhood Plan. View the original article and our…