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World’s first Low Carbon Ratings system for cement and concrete launched

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced a new Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete, designed to help customers prioritise sustainability when selecting construction materials by using a clear AA to G scale.

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PAS 2080: how carbon management can be made easy with digital tools

The framework PAS 2080 sets out an approach for civil infrastructure and utilities businesses to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero.

Research shows over 12m home EPC ratings need improvements

Research from Eurocell shows that an alarmingly high percentage of homes will need home EPC rating improvements before 2050.

Home Quality Mark joins BREEAM product range as BRE strengthens green certification for new build homes

BRE’s Home Quality Mark (HQM) will become ‘BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential’ on 16 April 2025, retaining HQM’s residential and quality focus, but simplifying the BREEAM product range and certification in the new build sector.

Forterra recycling brick waste into calcined clay as cement alternative

Forterra has teamed up with Swedish mining company LKAB Minerals reusing manufacturing waste by recycling crushed brick waste into calcined clay as a low-carbon alternative to cement.

Buildings get the green light! Sustainable lighting certification in European construction and beyond

Sustainable lighting solutions have become a cornerstone of the evolving certification of both new builds and renovations- and Maytoni is here to help.

UK’s first carbon capture-enabled cement works secures planning permission

Planning permission was received from the Welsh Government for the UK's first carbon capture-enabled cement works – five months ahead of schedule.

Heat Pump Summit rescheduled to September 2025

The Heat Pump Summit 2025 has been rescheduled to 16th September 2025 after a serious structural issue was identified at the venue.

HMP Millsike, UK’s first ‘all electric’ prison, officially opens

The UK’s first all-electric prison, developed by Pick Everard, Kier and the MoJ, has officially opened in York.

Nature groups send letter regarding planning bill environmental impact

A group of UK nature groups have sent a letter to the government criticising the planning bill environmental impact.

Hybris & Eolis HC insulation: Actis shares its ‘inspired by nature’ and ‘doing more with less’ principles

Pan-European insulation specialist Actis, which is determined to encourage more sustainable construction manufacturers, is keen to share its “doing more with less” and “inspired by nature” principles with fellow professionals.

SSEN announce Scottish electricity distribution investment

SSEN has announced a new Scottish electricity distribution investment programme with five companies leading the delivery.

Scottish Heat in Buildings bill scraps legal requirement

An announcement has been made stating that the Scottish Heat in Buildings bill is having its legal requirements removed.

One week to go to the Heat Pump Summit- get your tickets with our exclusive discount now!

The countdown is on - in just one week, the Heat Pump Summit will bring together the boldest voices driving the future of clean heat.

Sustainability in architecture ignored during planning, says report

A new report by NBS has shown that there is a worrying disconnect between consideration and addressing sustainability in architecture.

Actis adds its voice to NHIC’s carbon reduction campaign

Insulation specialist Actis is putting its weight behind an organisation which campaigns for more energy and water efficient homes across the UK.

Two weeks to go: secure your tickets for the Heat Pump Summit today!

Returning for its second year on 15 April 2025, in partnership with Hive, the Heat Pump Summit will unite senior leaders from across the industry, central and local government to discuss the role of heat pumps in achieving net zero.

Large grant given for Aston University net zero campus

A grant of £35.5m has been awarded to bring the Aston University net zero campus closer to reality by two years.

Making a circular economy work in construction

Stephanie Palmer, head of sustainability at wienerberger UK, explains how closed-loop thinking will bring a circular economy in construction.

SNIPEF and MCS form renewable technology partnership for SPAY competition

SNIPEF and MCS have joined forces to promote renewable technologies, especially heat pumps, for the next SPAY competition.

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

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