SHAP's news round-up for the sustainable housing sector - Issue #6

Social homes must take priority over cars in climate fight, said housing experts in a bid to convince the government to retrofit social homes…

A coalition of industry and consumer groups are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ensure that the upcoming Heat and Buildings Strategy and Net-Zero Strategy do not repeat historic mistakes on decarbonising homes…

Warmer, greener and cheaper social homes are on the way for tens of thousands of people living in social housing in England…

Thousands of UK homes could soon be warmed using heat generated from electricity grid transformers, which would have otherwise gone to waste…

With IoT (internet of things) flourishing in a host of other industries across the country - what can social housing learn from their deployment for their own businesses…?

SHAP is developing a conversation on transferring best practice on WELL buildings to the agenda on housing and health with Chetwoods and UKGBC. SHAP is a member of the West Midlands Health & Planning Group which developed a health and wellbeing framework for new-build housing. To register an interest in future research collaboration in this area, email co-ordinator@shap.uk.com. Those still working from home and interested in how you can maximise your health and wellbeing, click for the ‘Thrive Inside’ report/blog…

Digital technologies are considered to be an essential enabler of the circular economy in various industries. However, to date, very few studies have investigated which digital technologies could enable the circular economy in the built environment…

We’ve been working hard recently to develop our Membership offer and benefits to ensure that we can continue to support you - professionals in sustainable housing - in a targeted, effective and meaningful way. SHAP membership gives you knowledge, collaboration and targeted/bespoke support and offers excellent value for money…

Are you interested in using #biobased and #reused #materials in your construction and renovation projects? Would you like to learn more about #circular #construction methods…?

Community Energy Birmingham are looking for new voluntary board members with business and leadership skills to join them in their next phase of expanding the growth of cooperative ownership of renewable energy in Birmingham…

The LGA is launching a new offer to support local authority retrofit skills. SHAP is excited to be part of a consortium led by SWM - and including Low Carbon Homes and Contented - that will deliver the programme of action, learning and the creation of a community of practice. Local Authorities register here…

This free event, hosted by Shropshire Council, aims to help share best practice, locally and nationally to collectively develop plans to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon impact of the county’s homes…

After the massive success of the 2019 event which attracted over 200 delegates from multi national companies, to micro businesses, NGO’s and voluntary organisations, the 2021 event will give attendees the opportunity to network, share knowledge and exchange experiences in tackling the climate crisis…