News archive for May, 2018
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Posted on May 24th 2018
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CMA Recommends Regulating Heat Networks
Posted on May 22nd 2018
According to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA), District Heating Networks still suffer from lack of transparency and high operational costs due to upfront cost cutting. To address these issues the CMA’s provisional view was that the sector should be regulated. A study conducted by the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) in March 2013 identified Developers’ difficulty in …
Final Hackitt Report Published
Posted on May 22nd 2018
The final Hackitt Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety report, Building a Safer Future, was published last week. It recommends a new regulatory framework for building safety to address identified weaknesses in the system. Dame Judith is clear that the current system is not fit for purpose. The report says that a cultural change in the construction industry is essential …
Works Completed at Brandon House for Crest Nicholson
Posted on May 22nd 2018
We have just seen the completion of Brandon House, an exceptionally designed residence in the London Borough of Southwark which was built by Crest Nicholson. The site consists of 97 dwellings including 9 townhouses and over 3,000m2 in office and retail space. We worked closely with the design and construction team to advise on the most effective way to comply …