Amendments to Part G of the Building Regulations (which covers water efficiency, hot-water safety and sanitation) have been delayed. They were due to come into effect on 1 October, but a notice from the Department for Communities & Local Government reports a postponent of six months to 6 April 2010.
The delay also affects the ‘Water efficiency calculator for new dwellings’, published in September. Its use is postponed to 6 April 2010.
Yorkshire and Humber leaders set out plans to tackle skills shortages
Leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together on Friday 11th September to launch ambitious plans aimed at tackling the region’s growing construction skills shortages.
Six in 10 UK businesses look to adapt operations in response to extreme heat
According to the Q2 Barclays Business Prosperity Index, six in 10 businesses surveyed (60%) have either increased investment to adapt to extreme heat (37%) or are considering doing so (23%).
