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2024, 2023, 2022 and 2014 are the UK's warmest years on record, according to the Met Office's analysis. In fact, the ten warmest years in the UK since records began in 1884 have all occurred since 2000. The chances of a summer matching the 2022 heatwave in this country could, according to the Met Office, be greater than 50% by 2050.

As part of a high-spec refurbishment ahead of the grand opening of The Yacht Torquay, Gradus stepped in to supply stair edgings that not only met the practical demands of hospitality design but also delivered on a precise and elevated aesthetic.

The urgent need for social housing in the UK demands innovative approaches. Unlocking the potential of brownfield sites offers a sustainable pathway, delivering net zero homes while regenerating our urban environments for future generations.

Dan Rossiter FCIAT has been appointed to join the Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance panel, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced.

The Building Control Independent Panel (BCIP) has launched a call for evidence as it reviews the functioning of Building Control in England.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published an update explaining how its appointed contractor will "carefully" take down the remains of Grenfell Tower.

Historically, epoxy resin has been used as the flooring of choice for specialist facilities in life sciences, high technology, and precision manufacturing. But with the growing need and trend for further flexibility and rapid maintenance to ensure production isn't disrupted, as well as the requirement for all leading companies to improve their carbon footprint and meet aggressive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets, epoxy resin is now being seen as the 'dinosaur' of the flooring industry.

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is running an inquiry into the work of the Building Safety Regulator to understand what is and is not working well, and how the BSR can work more effectively.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published new guidance, developed in collaboration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), to support professionals involved in submitting and assessing applications for Gateway 2 approvals for Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).

The government is bringing forward a new Remediation Bill requiring landlords of buildings 18m or more in height with unsafe cladding to complete remediation by the end of 2029.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published drafts of six British standards related to Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and is inviting feedback from industry professionals.

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The draft regulations outlining how the Building Safety Levy will operate have been laid in Parliament before final approval.

In busy industrial environments, where safety, efficiency, and compliance are paramount, flooring demarcation plays a vital role.

The Nantgarw student Campus is part of Coleg y Cymoedd (College of the Valleys) in Wales. When the Nantgarw campus required a fast refurbishment of their library, they turned to flooring specialist Gerflor to supply Gradus Carpets for the much-used library.

NBS is inviting built environment professionals to take part in its 2025 Digital Construction Report survey.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has recalled from the UK market a timber product used for construction sheeting after it was found not to consistently achieve the declared reaction to fire performance.

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