Tag: measures
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Autumn budget: ‘bolder measures’ needed on construction skills
The autumn budget has been met with both relief and concern across the construction industry. Although funding announced for SMEs training apprentices under 25 has been welcomed, many construction leaders worry that the chancellor’s measures do not go far enough to address urgent skills challenges. Below are reactions from some of the industry’s key stakeholders.…
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New measures announced to tackle London’s housing crisis
Emergency interventions to unlock housebuilding in the capital have been set out by the housing secretary and mayor of London. The measures, which are subject to consultation, aim to fast-track the planning process for sites with at least 20% affordable housing. According to a government statement, the proposed measures will “tackle squeezed viability, including the…
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How to soundproof a garden: 6 effective measures to try
Soundproofing your garden might sound a little extreme, but if settling down for some quiet time outdoors is a distant dream due to irritating and intrusive noises, it might be time to consider it. Noise nuisances like the hum of traffic or a neighbour talking loudly at length on their phone can be solved by…
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Kevin McCloud returns to allergy-proof home to see if measures to improve air quality helped improve family’s health
In the latest episode of Grand Designs, a South West London couple set out to build a house like no other, a home designed from the ground up with one purpose: to create a safe, low-allergen environment for their children. Born, a fitness entrepreneur, and Elinor, a gallery owner, took on a bold self-build project…