The UK government’s recent proposals to update the building regulations are not good enough, industry says. They could lead to double the heat loss compared to current industry best practice, and will lead to more expensive construction to meet our energy and emissions targets.

The new PAS 2035 standard defines a risk-based approach to safe and efficient domestic renovation for low energy housing. We look at the airtightness impacts.

SIGA is working with logistics partners to switch to trucks that can load double-decker, a move that will save several tonnes of CO2 a year.

Modular and offsite construction are growing fast worldwide, as demand increases for super-insulated, airtight, low carbon new buildings. But from public perception to the need for upskilling our workforce, these new methods still face challenges if they are to take over the market.

This is the second instalment of our guide running from concept to handover, what needs to happen at each RIBA stage to achieve a successful airtightness test.

We need to retrofit millions of buildings with airtightness and insulation to achieve net zero. What is EnerPHit compared to Passivhaus, what are passivhaus principles? We give an introduction to highly efficient construction renovation projects.

Insulation stops heat escaping by blocking conduction. But it can’t do its job properly if heat is also being carried away by unwanted air movement.

From concept to handover, we describe what needs to happen at every RIBA stage for a successful airtightness test.

Vienna is growing a new landmark: The Wood Boutique Hotel.

In autumn 2020, we launched a brand new product. SIGA Wetguard® is used as a protection during the construction phase - especially for timber building elements.