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Damp and mould: Sharing causation knowledge

David Bly, managing director of Cornerstone Management Services, a company providing independent expert property health surveys, believes more can be done to fight year-on-year damp, condensation and mould issues in buildings

Damp and mould: Sharing causation knowledge

David Bly, managing director of Cornerstone Management Services, a company providing independent expert property health surveys, believes more can be done to fight year-on-year damp, condensation and mould issues in buildings

Planning reform is only the start to ‘get Britain building again’

Labour has already put sweeping planning reform changes into motion as it commits to building more affordable homes. Will it make much of a difference?

Social housing boom: Streamline projects with centralized software

New regulations and ambitious building targets in the UK are overwhelming social housing providers. Centralized project management software can be the key to success, offering clear goals, real-time data, and improved collaboration.

Project to explore circular economy in UK buildings

A groundbreaking project is set to explore the potential of the circular economy to revolutionize the UK's building sector.

Housing crisis in Europe: The EESC calls on the EU to act

András Edelényi from EESC says that the EU must take action when it comes to the housing crisis in Europe.

Cornerstone: Working with you to resolve damp and mould

David Bly, Managing Director of Cornerstone Management Services Ltd, a company providing independent expert property health surveys, is of the opinion more can be done to mitigate damp and mould.

Damp and mould-related surveys: What is a healthy building?

Why are condensation, damp and mould still issues, and how do we know if our location is healthy for all? Here, David Bly, Managing Director of Cornerstone Management Services Limited, explains the firm’s findings and how their reported transparent outcomes have served to provide cost-effective solutions across the industries they serve.

It’s time to stop waiting for social housing tech to work

Social housing plays a role in our communities. Millions of vulnerable families and individuals rely on it to access affordable accommodation. However, local authorities need help to meet demand.

The average British carbon footprint is five times over Paris Agreement recommendations

British residents on average emit around 11.7 tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions, which is five times over the level recommended by the Paris agreement.

EU building renovation for energy efficiency and the role of banks

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and rising fuel prices have forced EU countries to reevaluate their energy policies, bringing energy efficiency and building renovation into sharp focus.

Trust in data sharing will make walkable neighbourhoods a reality

To achieve a walkable neighbourhood or 15-minute neighbourhood, we need to build trust in data sharing - but the public are still sceptical.

Why is the planning system failing?

In the midst of a housing crisis, why is the planning system failing, and what does this mean for the communities it is supposed to serve?

Transforming the performance of your built assets and estate

Glider Technology Limited discusses built asset data and its importance for the construction industry.

How can the UK government better address its lacking energy strategy?

The UK government needs to tackle the worsening energy crisis – but its current energy strategy is lacking efficient solutions.

Help businesses set carbon reduction targets

Aditya Kumar, Director of Product Management at Honeywell Building Technologies, details how companies can meet the Government’s net-zero goals using carbon reduction and management software.

New property strategy launched by UK Government

Mark Chivers, Government Chief Property Officer and Director General from the Government Property, heralds the new property strategy launched by the UK Government.

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