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Data is the driving force for future sustainability

Having the right data at the early stages of a project is crucial to reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero, writes Dr Lee Jones of Hubexo.

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Advancements in retrofit technology

Don Mclean, CEO of IES, discusses the technologies that are transforming retrofitting efforts in the built environment.

Scandia-Hus open day offers chance for builders to talk to Actis expert at first hand

A seminar on the benefits of using Europe's only C2C Certified® reflective insulation along with its sister membranes is one of the highlights of an open day being held at the HQ of a leading timber frame manufacturer next month.

Rising cement costs: WPA warns tariffs will reshape the industry

The World Cement Association's director, Emir Adiguzel, spoke in Athens yesterday and warned that cement costs would soon rise.

Getting to grips with waste management in the construction industry

Jane Goddard, managing director of building performance services and deputy CEO at BRE, outlines why waste management in the construction industry must evolve to meet the UK’s economic and environmental goals

New Warm Homes Plan funding will bring more energy savings

A boost to the Warm Homes Plan funding has been announced to bring more energy efficiency measures to homes in the UK.

Be ready for MEES and EPC regime changes with GBD

The clock’s ticking on MEES & EPC for commercial landlords and property owners but we can help you create greener buildings and greater returns.

First UK grey belt solar farm given planning permission after appeal

The UK's first grey belt solar farm has been granted planning permission with NPPF reforms, after previously being denied in 2015.

Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment: Issue 4.0 update

Issue 4.0 of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment reinforces industry commitments to cutting carbon emissions deep into the supply chain.

What you should know about solar farms and their steel structures

Designing the steel structures for a solar farm requires careful consideration many elements. Software tools and structural engineering principles play vital roles in these calculations, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the solar farm’s physical framework.

The Heat Pump Summit returns to the University of Oxford

The Heat Pump Summit returns on 15 April 2025 at The Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

NFB call for more focus on UK heat pumps following carbon budget

The National Federation of Builders has called for a change in direction for UK heat pumps after the seventh carbon budget.

Rebuilding trust in home energy efficiency

Russell Smith, founder and managing director of Ecofurb, discusses the carbon efficiency of the UK’s housing stock.

Construction industry tackles CO2: breaking new ground in emissions control

As the construction sector grapples with mounting pressure to address environmental concerns, London’s pioneering approach to managing emissions from  construction equipment is setting new standards for the industry, writes James Bellinger, associate director at Arup.

Recycling from box to bulb: Maytoni’s commitment to the sustainable product lifecycle

Reduce, reuse, recycle – often to be heard in conversations about sustainability and product lifecycles, but how can it be achieved?

Biodiversity net gain: One year on

As we reach the first anniversary of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements for most planning applications of England, Samantha Willis, senior  biodiversity consultant at Ramboll, looks at the impact of the regulations and where the market will go next.

Climate Change Committee sets out seventh carbon budget

The seventh carbon budget has been established by the climate change committee, laying out plans for UK heat pumps and insulation.

More clarity needed for EPC targets, say HBF

The BPF have again urged the government to clarify their proposed raising of minimum EPC targets in new builds.

Key trends for sustainability in 2025

The year ahead will bring several key developments that will shape the trends for sustainability in 2025, writes Funmi Tijani of Tunley Environmental.

New environmentally friendly mortar reduces heat and plastic waste

A new environmentally friendly mortar has been developed by Newcastle University, reducing heat loss and plastic waste.

TfL trialling mobile charging construction vehicles

Transport for London are undertaking a mobile charging construction vehicles trial, working on three sites in Kensington.

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