Refurbishment

Company that 'exhibited outdated views regarding the management of health and safety' has been fined £60,000 after a steeplejack fell to his death while working on a church restoration.

The National Audit Office (NAO) wants to see an end in sight for cladding remediation in England – but is it possible given the paperwork?

In February, reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was identified in 234 education establishments in England.

With over 400,000 retrofitters required to upgrade 27 million homes across the UK by 2050, former and current military personnel are being offered a career in retrofit.

The European parliament has adopted new rules that will force manufacturers to make it easier for consumers to repair their products.

A member of the public who leaned on iron balustrade on a seaside promenade fell four metres onto the beach when the railings gave way. Another member of the public below narrowly avoided being struck by the person and the falling railing.

Group Director for Architectural Conservation Professionals (ACP) and CABE Fellow David Humphreys has worked in the global built environment sector for more than 30 years. CABE’s judges commended him for working tirelessly to promote best conservation practice and raising standards in his native Ireland and also internationally.

The three-day National Retrofit Conference, curated by the Retrofit Academy and in partnership with Futurebuild, showcased what was being done to help decarbonise 27 million homes. Once again, the pressing need for a skilled retrofit workforce was the topic of debate.

CABE 2024 Awards winner the All Saints building was recognised for EPR Architects’ assiduous attention to detail. This was essential to retrofit and restore the building for its next lease of life, writes Peter Crush

The restoration of a historic building in Bournemouth’s heart is a narrative of sustainability and civic pride.

The Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA) has fears that millions of homes that need to be upgraded for energy and heat efficiency are being forgotten about.

The Retrofit Academy has launched a new training course to help contractors expand their retrofit knowledge and understand career paths available.

There are many different reasons why we might find a building inspiring, but with the UK’s current housing crisis, perhaps the most inspiring buildings are those that provide social housing, says David Adams.

In addition to being awarded nearly £1m by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the Retrofit Academy has opened its tenth training hub.

Last month, from 5-6 December, CABE and CIBSE joined forces for a free, two-day technical symposium and exhibition. Here's a round-up of the second day of speakers.

Earlier this month, CABE and CIBSE joined forces for a free, two-day technical symposium and exhibition at London’s ExCel.

The Buildings at Risk Register (BARR) is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and provides information on historic buildings at risk.

With the UK Prime Minister setting out an amended path to net zero, Matt Lamy asks the experts how this will affect the construction industry and the drive for retrofitting

Residential surveyors are crucial to helping people understand property. But the profession has plenty of challenges, finds Huw Morris