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Sound advice: Fenestration and acoustic solutions

Construction Specifier

With a greater understanding of noise and its impact on people’s health, there is a larger context for specifying the acoustic performance of curtain walls, windows, and other fenestration systems to promote quieter interiors. Sounds perceived as noise are stressful and impact health and well-being.

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Stamp Duty Scotland: Understanding LBTT Rates and How They Affect You

UK Construction Blog

Stamp duty Scotland, officially known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), is a tax on buying property in Scotland. It replaced the Stamp Duty Land Tax in 2015. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) applies to property purchases in England and Northern Ireland. What is Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)?

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Read the Latest News on UK Delays Low-carbon Rules, UK Pays Bae $5b for Royal Navy SSN-AUKUS, Global Holdings Builds UK’s Largest Full Timber Edifice, and Hs2 Train Link Frustrates Business

UK Construction Blog

It lowers bills—a 2021 analysis estimated that a well insulated new-build using low-carbon energy would save the average home £200 a year, presumably considerably more today. Since then, Cameron has called for Conservative governments to use “muscular intervention” to transition to a low-carbon economy. Cameron declined to comment.