Tag: UKs
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Trump’s tariffs threaten to derail UK’s homebuilding market
The UK’s homebuilding sector is fearful of the challenges imposed by President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on all UK imports to the U.S. The new tariffs, which have disrupted trade between the US and the UK, could potentially drive up how much it costs to build a house and delay key housing projects. This could…
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The castle that is aiming to become the UK’s first ever net-zero castle
Muncaster Castle, an 800-year-old historic estate in Cumbria, is making history again – this time as it strives to become the UK’s first carbon-zero castle. The Pennington family is transforming their ancestral home into a model of sustainability, installing renewable energy systems to help with running costs. These systems include solar panels, a heat pump…
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Will the UK’s solar power boom be built on the back of slave labour?
Is the UK’s clean energy transition at risk of being powered by modern slavery? That was the stark question raised in a heated Parliamentary debate on the Great British Energy Bill, as MPs clashed over whether the government is doing enough to prevent solar panels linked to forced labour from entering the UK’s energy supply…
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Revealed: The UK’s Mouldiest Counties
Are you dealing with mould in your home? You’re not alone. Homeowners and renters alike are dealing with damp and mould up and down the country. The UK’s wet, cool climate means that mould is a common problem, though it’s unclear how bad the extent of the issue actually is. According to one GOV.UK publication…
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Japanese knotweed heatmap reveals UK’s most impacted areas
The spread of Japanese knotweed across the UK is always an ongoing concern for homeowners but a new resource could help ease concerns. This invasive plant, notorious for damaging homes and property values, now has its own interactive tracking tool: the Exposed™ Japanese Knotweed Heatmap. Launched by Environet, the heatmap helps homeowners, buyers and property…
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On site with the UK’s first remote controlled tower crane
Contractor: WinvicCost: £80m+Form of contract: JCT Design and Build with amendmentsClient: Crown Student LivingArchitect: ECE WestworksEngineer: MeinhardtProgramme: 153 weeksCompletion: November 2025 (targeted) SubcontractorsConcrete frame and groundworks: MidwestFacade: HansenMEP: HighadmitPods: Offsite SolutionsPiling: VolkerFF&E: DeanestorRoofing: Advanced Roofing View the original article and our Inspiration here
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The UK’s Most Ambitious Eco-Friendly Water Treatment Plans
Water conservation and reclamation are primary concerns in the United Kingdom. According to Waterwise.org “in the UK every person uses approximately 150 litres of water a day, a figure that has been growing every year by 1% since 1930.” Given the fact that the UK has less access to clean freshwater than most other European…