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Rethinking airtightness and insulation for energy efficient homes

When building homes that are truly energy efficient, the conversation often gravitates towards insulation. However, there is another critical factor that can yield equally impactful—if not greater—results: airtightness.

New Clean Power Action Plan to revitalise UK energy infrastructure

The Clean Power Action Plan will prioritise national grid projects, speed up planning processes for energy infrastructure and expand the renewable auction process.

Specifier Summit 2024: exploring sustainability across the construction industry

BCM Agency shares some of the highlights and industry insights from Specifier Summit 2024, the event that asked 'Sustainability: at What Cost?'.

[VIDEO] First nuclear reactor for a generation fitted at Hinkley Point C

The 13m long ‘reactor pressure vessel’ will power an estimated 3m homes and is the first nuclear reactor to be installed in the UK in 33 years.

“Missed opportunity” in hybrid heat pumps, says whitepaper

Baxi have released a whitepaper detailing the opportunities that hybrid heat pumps provide, with policy recommendations to support adoption.

RICS joins Antwerp Declaration to make industry more sustainable

RICS has announced their endorsement of the Antwerp Declaration, supporting sustainability in the construction industry.

RICS 2024 sustainability report finds commitment to green building practices ‘lacking’

The RICS 2024 sustainability report has launched, detailing where the industry has shortcomings and where it excels. Learn more here.

GlobalABC and WorldGBC sign MoU for sustainable buildings

GlobalABC and WorldGBC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for achieving sustainable building goals. Read about the partnership here.

New modular carbon capture design in development

Carbon Clean is developing a new modular carbon capture design for improved sustainability. Learn more details about the design here.

Climate leaders call for process overhaul in COP29 open letter

A group of scientists and advocates have sent an open letter during COP29 calling for reform. Read more about the contents here.

NBS sustainability report finds less than 50% of projects are sustainable

The latest NBS sustainability report shows concerns with the number of projects achieving goals. Read more about the report here.

Why we need to accelerate electrification for decarbonisation and growth

The UK government must increase expenditure to accelerate electrification supply or risk losing out on global net zero economic opportunity, argues Yselkla Farmer, CEO of BEAMA.

Green building organisations release report for unlocking decarbonisation funds

An alliance of green building organisations has released a report detailing how to unlock decarbonisation funds. Learn more here.

Retrofit and reuse: a partnership to make the UK green again

Premier Modular's divisional director, Mark Rooney, discusses the advantages of retrofitting over new infrastructure. Read his insight here.

[VIDEO] GBC network calls for boldness at COP29

The GBC network is calling for government and industry to take a bolder stance on buildings at COP29. Read their message here.

Developer appointed for UK’s largest heat network

The SWAN Partnership has been established to create the UK's largest heat network. Read more about the project here.

Sustainability in construction: Beyond the buzzwords

Sustainability cannot be achieved through shortcuts. However, construction companies that are genuinely embedding sustainable practices into their business and communicating them effectively are seeing long-term benefits.

Transport for London is seeking a solar contractor

Transport for London is searching for a solar contractor to deliver clean energy to the underground network. Read more about the contract here.

Get ready for winter with Actis insulation, vapour control and breather membrane products

A dream roofing combo of an insulating breather membrane and a two-in-one reflective insulation with integrated vapour barrier is an ideal way for specifiers to ensure their roofing projects are winter ready.

London Stadium to become solar powered

London Stadium is under work to become one of the world's greenest venues, receiving 6,500 square metres of solar membrane panels.

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