MILWAUKEE® continues to expand within its sanding category by introducing the new M18 FUEL™* 125 mm Random Orbit Sander. With less vibration and the power to sand the toughest materials, the new sander demonstrates MILWAUKEE®’s continued innovation for the remodeler and carpenter. The new sander delivers the lowest cordless vibration,
An epoxy repair mortar was used to repair the damaged concrete substrate in a clarifier tank at a Wastewater Plant in the UK. The system achieved a complete cure despite being completely submerged in water due to a rainstorm during the curing period. In this way, the concrete resurfacing epoxy,
Households across parts of North West England and Central Scotland can now get free help to plan home improvements that save money on energy bills and carbon emissions, thanks to a new service, Energywise. People can access free impartial advice, online or over the phone, from a team of experts
Leeds and London based architecture practice, Edward Architects adds to its growing team with the appointment of Graham Davey as Architect. The new hire will further strengthen the firm’s court protection and accessible design work, one of its core specialisms and expanding service lines. Graham joins from Stage One Creative
Co-op has unveiled plans to bolster its presence across the UK with the opening of 75 new stores in 2025. This growth initiative includes both Co-op-operated and franchise stores, alongside major refurbishments for 80 existing locations, as the retailer focuses on enhancing its role as a hub for convenience and
Prologis UK, a leading logistics property owner, investor and developer, is pleased to announce that Aerospheres, a leading supplier of consumables to the aviation industry, has committed to a new ten-year lease of DC9 Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead. DC9, a state-of-the-art 74,770 sq ft facility located near the M1 and
Caddick has commenced building work on site at Max Spielman’s new warehouse at Bromborough’s international business park, marking the first owned and occupied premises for Timpson’s printing specialist. To mark the start of construction work, Timpson Group Chairman, Sir John Timpson, joined Caddick on site at Power Road where the
CEG has instructed a £2 million construction contract to deliver highway infrastructure works which will facilitate next phase of development at the successful Vesuvius development in Worksop. The latest works will include an extension of the existing spine road, construction of a new roundabout and connections to all utilities. As
The City of London Corporation has officially given the green light to plans for 1 Undershaft, a landmark skyscraper that is set to become the tallest building in the City of London and one of the most iconic structures in the UK. The towering development will rise to an impressive
Retrofit skills lagging, say industry body A new study from the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) has found that retrofit training gaps are stalling Net-Zero progress in UK construction. The research surveyed 500 construction professionals and revealed that there is a low sector-wide understanding of retrofit technologies and
MILWAUKEE® continues to expand within its sanding category by introducing the new M18 FUEL™* 125 mm Random Orbit Sander. With less vibration and the power to sand the toughest materials, the new sander demonstrates MILWAUKEE®’s continued innovation for the remodeler and carpenter. The new sander delivers the lowest cordless vibration, operating at 12,000 orbits per minute allowing for a more ergonomic form factor which improves user comfort throughout the sanding application. Featuring an orbital sanding motion with an oscillation diameter of 2.5 mm, the new M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander has the power for heavy stock removal to sand the toughest materials on the job site. The 5-mode speed control ranging from 12,000 OPMs to 6,000 OPMs allows users to change their speed setting depending on the job’s needs. With VACLINK™ Bluetooth®** Technology, the M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander allows for up to 95% dust collection. When paired with the M18 FUEL™ 34 litre Dual-Battery Dust Extractor users will experience instant dust control for easier use and best in class dust efficiency. MILWAUKEE® is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day’s work on one battery system. The M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 315 solutions. *M18 FUEL™ is engineered for the most demanding tradespeople in the world. Delivering unrivalled performance, all M18 FUEL™ products feature three MILWAUKEE®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM™ Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver unmatched power, run time, and durability on the job site. Simply put, M18 FUEL™ tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class. **The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by (TTI corporate name) is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Specifications M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander M18 FROS125-502X Kit Includes: (1) M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander, (2) M18 B5 Battery Packs, (1) M12-18 FC Charger, (1) HD Box To find out more about M18 FUEL™ 125 mm Random Orbit Sander, see video footage of it in action or find your nearest store, please visit www.milwaukeetool.eu You can also visit Milwaukee Tool UK’s Instagram and LinkedIn for further information. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
An epoxy repair mortar was used to repair the damaged concrete substrate in a clarifier tank at a Wastewater Plant in the UK. The system achieved a complete cure despite being completely submerged in water due to a rainstorm during the curing period. In this way, the concrete resurfacing epoxy, Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed), was an excellent alternative to concrete. It enabled the Customer to bypass the serious problems that would otherwise have arisen had poured concrete been used in the application instead of the epoxy mortar. Severely Damaged Concrete in Need of Repair The clarifier tank, 18 metres (59 ft) in diameter, was suffering from severe deterioration on the concrete base. This had been caused by the combined effects of corrosion and abrasion from the scrapers that run around the clarifier, moving sludge to the centre of the tank. The damaged concrete in the tank had led to a loss of efficiency of the scrapers and premature wear of the rubber scraper pads. In addition, this had caused the pumps operating downstream to become damaged by the pieces of the broken concrete which had been sucked downstream with the sludge. Repouring concrete onto the base of the tank was considered as a repair solution. However, this was deemed inappropriate as the bond to the original concrete would be insufficient. Specification of Epoxy Repair Mortar, Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed) Following an inspection by Douglas Potts, Senior Fields Solutions Engineer at Belzona UK, the epoxy repair mortar, Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed), along with Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), were specified. Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed) was selected due to its excellent mechanical properties as well as its abrasion resistance capabilities. In addition, as this system can be fully cured in just three days in temperatures of 15°C (59°F), this makes it an excellent alternative to concrete which concrete typically takes around 28 days to achieve a full cure. To accompany this specification, case studies and test data were supplied demonstrating the strength and adhesion capabilities of Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed) to concrete. This, along with the fact that the Customer had used Belzona technology in successful applications before, further cemented their decision to opt for the polymeric technology. Application of Concrete Resurfacing Epoxy Firstly, the surface was power washed, and mechanically prepared using grinders and scabblers. Next, the clarifier was marked into sections and each section was then conditioned with Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), using a stiff bristled brush. Screed rails were then used to set the level of the Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed). 4,500 kg (9920.8 lbs) of Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed) was then applied using metal floats to a thickness of 6mm (0.24 in). During the curing process, a rainstorm hit the site and the tank was submerged in water. After the storm, the tank was drained and destructive testing was conducted, with support from Belzona Limited’s Research and Development team, on the patch most recently laid. Other than slight cosmetic damage of surface whitening, the system was found to be fully cured and unaffected. A very different outcome would have been observed had the Customer chosen to use poured concrete for the repair and such flooding occurred. An Alternative to ConcreteThe application and cure was completed in eight days. Had the Customer chosen to use the poured concrete method to repair the substrate, the application and cure would have taken weeks to be completed, rather than days. Thus, by opting for the epoxy repair mortar, this ensured that minimal disruption was incurred to the Plant’s operations. For more information, please visit: www.belzona.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Households across parts of North West England and Central Scotland can now get free help to plan home improvements that save money on energy bills and carbon emissions, thanks to a new service, Energywise. People can access free impartial advice, online or over the phone, from a team of experts at the Energywise service which officially launched today. Delivered by energy experts Energy Saving Trust and funded by SP Energy Networks, Energywise will help householders identify the best low carbon solutions, such as solar panels or a heat pump, to suit their home, budget and goals. People using the service will receive a comprehensive costed improvement plan, outlining next steps and the option of a free follow up conversation with an expert advisor. The free service also offers help to find funding and certified installers, making it easier to get the work done. Research by Energy Saving Trust has shown that 82% of homeowners in England are interested in making home improvements to reduce their energy bills, however more than a third (39%) are not confident assessing where to start with the process1. Additional research reveals that more than a third of UK adults know nothing about heat pumps, while a quarter think heat pumps are not suitable for UK homes2. With energy prices continuing to climb, and the need to cut domestic carbon emissions to curb the climate emergency, SP Energy Networks is the latest energy distributor to commission Energy Saving Trust to set up support services for the public to encourage action. Laura McGadie, Operations Director at Energy Saving Trust, said: “It’s exciting to be offering this bespoke service to help people choose what’s best for their homes when it comes to low carbon technology. Improving public awareness and understanding of things like heat pumps is a really vital part of the shift we need to make to a net zero society. We know people are willing to make changes, they just want a bit of guidance on where to start, so Energywise is there to help them plan and go on to take positive action.” Energywise is now live for those living in an area of England or Scotland serviced by the SP Energy Networks energy grid. People can check if they live in one of these via the Energy Networks Association postcode checker. To get a free personalised Energywise home improvement plan visit getenergywise.org.uk. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Leeds and London based architecture practice, Edward Architects adds to its growing team with the appointment of Graham Davey as Architect. The new hire will further strengthen the firm’s court protection and accessible design work, one of its core specialisms and expanding service lines. Graham joins from Stage One Creative Services where he was Project Manager with a breadth and wealth of experience leading on large scale events and unusual builds. Prior to that he was an Architect with Pearce Bottomley Architects. During his project management role, Graham led a range of high profile live events involving complex design from the Eurovision 2023 set build at the M&S Arena in Liverpool to The Art of All Pavilion by Roc Nation and Jay-Z at Olympia in Kensington which involved a 4-week turnaround from contract to completion. He also worked on Moncler X’s Mercedes Reveal at Olympia which formed the centrepiece of Moncler’s London Fashion Week launch. Graham has also project managed a number of unusual builds including Bulgari’s Serpanti Lit Sculpture in Duke of York Square, Chelsea. His expertise also spans work across visitor centres, new builds, primary care centres, golf centres and the Leeds Chinese Christian Church. Graham Edward, MD, Edward Architects said: “Graham will be a fantastic asset to our team and brings a broad range of experience and expertise which has involved some unique and unusual builds. This will be invaluable in our accessible design and court protection projects.” Graham Davey commented: “I am excited to join the team at Edward Architects as the business continues to build. The practice has such a breadth of skills and experience and I’m keen to further my own skills by learning from those around me. I have particularly enjoyed that the values of the practice align with my own, placing the client at the centre of everything we do.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Co-op has unveiled plans to bolster its presence across the UK with the opening of 75 new stores in 2025. This growth initiative includes both Co-op-operated and franchise stores, alongside major refurbishments for 80 existing locations, as the retailer focuses on enhancing its role as a hub for convenience and community services. Expanding the Co-op Network The expansion aims to ensure easy and convenient access to Co-op stores nationwide. Among the first new openings, Salford Quays – The Anchorage and East Benton – Newcastle Upon Tyne will welcome Co-op-operated stores in early 2025. Franchise growth will contribute up to 50 additional stores, allowing Co-op to extend its reach into communities it might not otherwise access, thanks to partnerships with trusted collaborators. Building on 2024’s success, Co-op will continue its innovative approach to franchise locations, which include university campuses, petrol forecourts, hospitals, and even military bases like HMS Collingwood. Revamping Existing Stores Up to 80 stores will undergo significant refurbishments, designed to modernise and maximise the potential of Co-op’s property portfolio. Early 2025 will see major makeovers completed in locations such as Exeter, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Avonmouth, Hereford, and Clapham. These refreshed stores will embody Co-op’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement. A Hub for More Than Groceries Co-op stores go beyond traditional retail, offering services like parcel collection, payment options, and quick online delivery. Acting as micro-distribution hubs, stores support Co-op’s growing ecommerce platform, enabling rapid delivery of fresh groceries through partnerships with Just Eat, Uber Eats, and Deliveroo. Co-op aims to expand its quick commerce market share to over 30%, solidifying its position as a leader in online grocery delivery. In-store digital media screens, member savings, and support for local causes also highlight Co-op’s focus on creating a sense of community and delivering economic and social benefits to its members. Sustainability at the Forefront Co-op’s green ambitions include plans to install up to 76,000 solar panels across 700 sites in its food, funeralcare, and logistics portfolio over the next three years. This move reinforces Co-op’s commitment to carbon reduction and sustainability. A Vision for the Future Matt Hood, Co-op’s Managing Director, stated:“We want everyone to have easy and convenient access to a Co-op store, wherever they live. This year, we are completely focused on achieving that through an ambitious and exciting new store strategy. “As a membership organisation owned by six million members, we are experts in convenience shopping. By combining quality products, great value, ethical retailing, and quick online delivery with community participation, we’re creating stores that act as active hubs of local life.” With a robust plan for expansion and innovation, Co-op continues to cement its role as a leading convenience retailer while supporting its members and communities across the UK. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Prologis UK, a leading logistics property owner, investor and developer, is pleased to announce that Aerospheres, a leading supplier of consumables to the aviation industry, has committed to a new ten-year lease of DC9 Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead. DC9, a state-of-the-art 74,770 sq ft facility located near the M1 and M25 motorways, is currently under construction and will serve as the new operational hub for the business, supporting its mission to supply aviation products globally. The site’s proximity to London’s major airports was a key factor in Aerospheres’ decision to relocate its operations and the new facility will enable the business to adopt cutting-edge new process and technologies, acting as a Centre of Excellence and flagship for innovation and automation. Prologis UK’s latest development in Hemel Hempstead is focused on delivering high quality, sustainable industrial space. It has achieved both EPC A+ and BREEAM Outstanding ratings – representing exemplary sustainability performance. The development features flexible mezzanine spaces, outdoor terraces which are directly accessible from first floor offices and well-appointed external amenity spaces. Paul Thompson, CEO of Aerospheres, added: “Securing DC9 Hemel Hempstead as our new UK Headquarters marks an exciting step forward for Aerospheres. This building will provide us with the capacity we need to expand our operations and continue to provide our customers with the highest level of service.” Robin Woodbridge, Head of Capital Deployment at Prologis UK, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Aerospheres to Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead. The pre-let of DC9 demonstrates the ongoing appeal of our developments to forward-looking businesses that need modern, flexible space to grow. Aerospheres plays an essential role in keeping the aviation industry running smoothly, and we’re proud that they’ve chosen to expand their operations with us.” For Prologis, this pre-let demonstrates the appeal of its latest speculative development in Hemel Hempstead, ensuring that the location continues to lead as a destination for businesses seeking to grow in the South East. Further units, ranging in size from 20,860 to 66,735 sq ft are currently available at Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Caddick has commenced building work on site at Max Spielman’s new warehouse at Bromborough’s international business park, marking the first owned and occupied premises for Timpson’s printing specialist. To mark the start of construction work, Timpson Group Chairman, Sir John Timpson, joined Caddick on site at Power Road where the contractor will be delivering an £8m contract to build a 77,400 sq ft industrial development. Work on site comes 16 years after the family-owned Timpson Group acquired Max Spielman and will see the development of a 9.5-acre site to create warehousing for storage and distribution with internal mezzanine offices and car parking. Caddick’s appointment to the development follows planning permission by Wirral Council in April 2024 and marks the first time Caddick has worked on behalf of Timpson Group, bringing together two prominent family-owned northern businesses. Set to complete in September 2025, the new Power Road development adds to Caddick’s growing pipeline of industrial projects across the North West, which also includes Ark 42 at Trafford Park Road on behalf of Trebor Developments. Dave Saville, Regional Managing Director of Caddick Construction North West, commented: “The new development at Power Road is a huge investment by Timpson Group and a statement of intent by the definitive leader in photo printing – a business that has impressively diversified in an evolving market. “As a family-owned business ourselves, our culture means a lot to us and we are very proud to be working in partnership with Timpson as a likeminded family-owned business, with which we share many values. We have a relatively short build programme in which we’ll build brand new facilities for Max Spielman, and we are looking forward to progressing on site and building our wider industrial pipeline throughout 2025.” Sir John Timpson CBE, Chairman and Owner of Timpson, commented: “I’m pleased that in Caddick we have formed an important partnership with another vibrant family business to deliver this development at Power Road. Exactly 16 years ago Timpson acquired the Max Spielman business, taking it out of administration, and since then it has developed a reputation for exceptional customer service and grown to become the UK’s leading photo service retailer with over 400 outlets. This new development on Power Road marks an important step in our plans to strengthen the Max Spielman business for its future growth, and it is great to have Caddick appointed as main contractor to help us achieve this.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
CEG has instructed a £2 million construction contract to deliver highway infrastructure works which will facilitate next phase of development at the successful Vesuvius development in Worksop. The latest works will include an extension of the existing spine road, construction of a new roundabout and connections to all utilities. As well as providing access for the local bus service into the site, this will release the remaining sixteen acres of development land ready for businesses to locate here. As a result, a deal has been secured for an acre of land to Admirals Yard Self Storage which will deliver a new secure storage facility. Rob Sadler from Admirals Yard said: “Admirals Yard Self Storage is pleased to announce plans for a new personal and business storage facility on land adjacent to Asda and the new Fire Station. Offering a range of drive-up unit sizes with state-of-the-art security, CEO Rob Sadler expects to open for business in early Summer 25. Admirals Yard Self Storage has facilities nationwide and is delighted to be adding the Vesuvius site to its portfolio.” Antonia Martin Wright, Director of Commercial Development at CEG, explained: “The quality of the first phase has ensured this is the prime industrial and business location in Worksop. “This latest phase of infrastructure work will provide serviced land for development and I’m pleased to welcome Admirals Yard Self Storage to the site. We are marketing design and build development opportunities from 10,000 sq ft upwards and welcoming engagement from occupiers on all commercial basis.” The 20-week programme of works will commence in January and will be delivered by Caddick Civil Engineering. DTRE and FHP have been appointed as agents to market the site. Rob Kos, Associate Partner at DTRE, said: “This latest phase of works continues to demonstrate CEG’s commitment to the scheme and by spring next year there will be two serviced and development-ready plots for local businesses. We are currently having a number of positive conversations with occupiers and purchasers alike and as there is such a shortage of well-located supply we expect to announce more deals imminently.” Vesuvius is CEG’s regeneration of a 45-acre brownfield site close to the M1 and A1(M). CEG delivered the original remediation and development platforms, alongside infrastructure including the new access roundabout and roads, working closely with the local authority and D2N2 to enable the development. A 70,000 sq. ft ASDA food store opened in 2020, followed by Travis Perkins and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue’s £3.4m new fire station. CEG speculatively delivered the first phase of 16 light industrial units in summer 2021. These were swiftly let to a range of occupiers including Kitchen Craft, Escape Hot Tubs, Rother Valley Optics, electric vehicle charging specialist Powerpoint and Shark Eye’s research and design centre. There are also three food and beverage units at the site, including Burger King. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
The City of London Corporation has officially given the green light to plans for 1 Undershaft, a landmark skyscraper that is set to become the tallest building in the City of London and one of the most iconic structures in the UK. The towering development will rise to an impressive height of 309.6 metres (1,015.8 feet), matching The Shard as the tallest building in the country. Located in the heart of London’s financial district, 1 Undershaft will stand proudly between two of the city’s most famous landmarks—the Gherkin and the Leadenhall Building—solidifying its place in the city’s iconic skyline. A Monumental Addition to the City’s Landscape 1 Undershaft will offer approximately 1.7 million square feet (158,000 square metres) of state-of-the-art office space, attracting businesses from across the globe and further cementing London’s reputation as a world-leading financial hub. Designed by the renowned architecture firm Eric Parry Architects, the skyscraper will feature cutting-edge design, offering both modern aesthetics and practical functionality. The building’s distinct cylindrical form and glass façade will set it apart from its neighbours. A significant feature of the development is its commitment to sustainability, with the project expected to achieve high environmental performance standards. 1 Undershaft will be equipped with an innovative low-carbon heating and cooling system, along with solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems, reflecting the ongoing trend towards eco-conscious construction in the capital. Public Spaces and Views Like Never Before One of the standout features of 1 Undershaft is its dedication to public access. The building will include a stunning, free-to-access public garden on the 11th floor, offering visitors panoramic views of the city. The garden will feature a wide range of plants, providing a lush, green space that contrasts with the urban environment below. At the very top of the skyscraper, visitors will be able to take in breathtaking views from Europe’s highest publicly accessible viewing gallery. This will not only be a great attraction for tourists but will also serve as a unique space for Londoners to experience the city from a new perspective. Additionally, the tower will be home to a dedicated cultural space, located on the 72nd and 73rd floors, which will house an exhibition curated by the London Museum. This space will highlight the rich history and heritage of London, making it an ideal spot for both locals and visitors to learn more about the city’s fascinating past. Overcoming Challenges and Moving Forward The development of 1 Undershaft has not been without its challenges. The City of London Corporation’s planning applications sub-committee approved the project with 16 votes in favour and 7 votes against, after a number of revisions were made to address concerns from local residents and organisations. In particular, objections were raised about the loss of public space at nearby St Helen’s Square, with critics arguing that the new development could overshadow this area. However, the revised plans included design changes that reduced the impact on St Helen’s Square and enhanced the public realm, leading to the approval of the project. This compromise highlights the city’s commitment to balancing modern development with the preservation of open public spaces. Looking to the Future With construction set to begin soon, 1 Undershaft promises to be a true testament to the City of London’s ambition and innovation. Once completed, it will not only redefine the skyline but also offer an array of opportunities for businesses and the public alike. The building’s blend of advanced technology, sustainability, and dedication to open spaces will ensure it becomes a defining feature of London’s ever-evolving cityscape. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Retrofit skills lagging, say industry body A new study from the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) has found that retrofit training gaps are stalling Net-Zero progress in UK construction. The research surveyed 500 construction professionals and revealed that there is a low sector-wide understanding of retrofit technologies and approaches, creating a potential bottleneck in the UK’s plans to decarbonise. Four in ten professionals stated that the level of training available to them was insufficient and that industry knowledge and understanding of retrofit techniques are currently ‘lacking’. However, many professionals see retrofitting existing buildings as a more effective path to reducing carbon emissions compared to constructing new. Nearly two in three (62%) believe retrofit projects provide greater benefits for achieving net zero than new-build homes. Another area of the study examined how professionals measure the impact of applied retrofit measures. Just two in five professionals (43%) measure building performance after envelope changes, highlighting a concerning ‘do-it-and-dash’ trend that skips energy, carbon, and comfort evaluation. An approach that can lead to suboptimal results. These findings come at an important time for the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. Back in July, the Climate Change Committee warned that the UK could be at risk of missing Net-Zero targets. In early November, ministers also put £30 million more into a grant scheme to encourage the uptake of heat pumps. The research also revealed surprising doubts about the value of large-scale retrofit measures, with one in four professionals unconvinced of their long-term effectiveness over the next 20 years. This was particularly true for sole traders and those in the repair sector – just half (55% and 56%, respectively) thought retrofit measures were worth the investment. This could suggest a need for more advanced training on the performance benefits of retrofit technologies. The study also flagged an interesting area of debate – what constitutes ‘comfort’ within Net-Zero spaces. Professionals remain divided – two in five identified it as air quality and ventilation, while just over half (52%) said thermal comfort was the most important factor. Natural lighting closely followed (50%) and then acoustic comfort (40%). In context, these stats show variations in which retrofit measures take precedence. It also highlights a growing need in the industry to define a standardised approach to retrofit assessments, such as the new BS 40104 standard. Tom Garrigan, Technical Director at BSRIA said: “The results of this study show a snapshot of the industry’s approach to retrofitting. There’s a clear need for detailed pre- and post-retrofit assessments. Understanding a building’s condition, possible defects, and energy performance is an essential step but one that appears to be lacking. Without high-quality testing, building owners will never know the true value of retrofit investments.” Lisa Ashworth, CEO at BSRIA said: “Retrofitting 29 million homes by 2050 is an ambitious goal for the UK. To achieve it, we must upskill the construction workforce on the value of retrofitting and the need for a meticulous approach to every property. As the saying goes, ‘you can’t test what you don’t measure’—a mindset the entire industry must embrace.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
