A new report by Architecture and Design Scotland recommends the retrofitting of existing structures and the development of brownfield sites first in order to tackle the climate crisis and improve quality of life. But how far will this go to ensure we reach our climate targets? Where we have current […]
Construction
16 posts
The value of construction contracts awarded in July 2020 was £6.3 billion, up from a value of £3.1 billion in June. In May, the value was down to £1.6 billion across the construction sector. According to industry analysts Barbour ABI’s latest Economic & Construction Market Review, the number of awards increased […]
As more builds meet the Passivhaus standard across the country, the extra costs associated with such a build have started to fall. Here is how you can minimise your costs on a Passivhaus project. If you’re considering embarking on a Passivhaus project, getting expert advice is crucial in order to […]
A recent practice advice note released by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) suggests that the plan making and public engagement skills planners have provides a key role in the current resurgence of local authority housebuilding. The note also considers how local authority planners can balance supporting and promoting authority-led […]
At Ethical Partnership we are always looking to expand our knowledge base. Most recently, we have undertaken a CPD course covering all aspects of ‘Right to Light’. We discussed the legal matters of right to light, as well as the daylight and sunlight requirements for planning applications. Adrian Marston, of Smith Marston Ltd, provided […]
On 26th September, ethical partnership were involved with the ‘Right Waste, Right Place’ seminar in Barrow. This interactive, free seminar focused on Duty of Care with waste management and ensured that anyone who produces or deals with waste would fully understand the risks (and potential rewards!) that compliance could have […]
The Right Waste, Right Place campaign is hosting an event on the 26th of September, aimed at anyone who produces, treats, disposes, moves or arranges the movement of waste. They have a legal ‘Duty of Care’ to ensure that waste is managed properly. The Right Waste, Right Place Campaign is here to provide hints, guidance […]
The Housing and Planning Act 2016, defines self-build and custom housebuilding as “…the building or completion by— (a) individuals, (b) associations of individuals, or (c) persons working with or for individuals or associations of individuals of houses to be occupied as homes by those individuals” Self-build housing enables a flexibility […]
The housing crisis is primarily caused by a lack of affordability. Why aren’t houses affordable? Not because we are poorer than we used to be, but because houses are far more expensive than they used to be. With the government recently being accused of prolonging the national housing crisis by failing […]
With a rapidly ageing population in the UK the issue of housing and keeping people comfortable and preventing chronic loneliness is becoming increasingly important. Statistics from the mental health foundation state that “22% of men and 28% of women aged 65 years and over” are affected by depression, 85% of […]
As more millennials move into the housing market, the construction of ‘wellness-minded’ buildings and eco-friendly homes are on the rise. With solar panels in the roofs and built with environmentally-friendly materials, green buildings are becoming more popular amongst the younger generations than ever before. Developed to have as minimal effect […]
If you really must build a wall, why not make it green? I’m not sure about you, but I am not a fan of staring at a blank wall. I’d much rather admire the plants. One of the challenges of any development is balancing safe, practical solutions to groundworks, landscaping […]