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When it comes to building safety, “people are starting to get it,” says Dame Judith Hackitt. Speaking at our launch event for our Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC1) framework, she added that she is seeing companies and individuals stepping up, taking responsibility, and starting to collaborate as they address “the biggest change to regulation in a generation.”

Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement at public sector framework provider LHC Procurement Group (LHC), sets out LHC’s net zero position in light of recent policy changes.

With 104 schools identified as having the problem at an expected cost of £150m, the RAAC crisis needs to be addressed with urgency.  But how can we resolve this challenge at scale and with speed, to avoid putting pupil safety at any further risk? Jennifer Castle, Chief Operating Officer at LHC Procurement Group (LHC), discusses how LHC is ready to support the public sector.

In a conversation with LHC on our recently launched Consultancy Services framework (CS1), Euan Durston, Regional Director with ECD Architects, speaks about the measures we can take to reform procurement practices, thinking beyond BIM to harness new digital technologies, and how we can help the government achieve its net-zero target by building more energy efficient buildings.

Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement at the LHC Group responds on behalf of the not-for-profit public sector construction framework provider in response to the government’s Net Zero Review. 

The LHC London and South East conference at the Hilton Hotel in Dartford, on June 13 continued to demonstrate the need for innovative solutions and opportunities to build sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality homes for the UK’s social landlords. If you missed attending the conference, then do look at the summary of the discussion points here.   

The construction industry is in a new challenging phase and requires the adoption of new innovative methods of construction to achieve its target and help the government meet its ‘net zero targets’ by 2050. But how do we accomplish this? And what are the modern methods of construction? Let’s find out…

Boon Brown were approached by the City of London Corporation in 2019 to take on the renovation of 100 Brewery Road, located in one of Islington’s less salubrious corners. Previously used in the production of clothing, the existing mid-century, light industrial building was to be converted to 4700 m² of commercial space. Let's find out more...

When moisture laden air comes into contact with a cold surface, condensation occurs. When there is condensation on a cold surface for an extended period, it results in mould. In most cases, this happens in kitchens or bathrooms and on external walls in other parts of a home if there are little or no insulation, i.e. cold surfaces. 

At LSE, we have a diverse and talented team with skills in different areas to fulfil all our obligations of providing remarkable frameworks and a fantastic service. This month we would like to introduce Naureen Ullah, our Client Support Manager for the South East region. We want to share how her work contributes to and improves the journey for our clients and our community.