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We must go further than scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

Scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: a significant step in the right direction, but more action is needed, says Homelink CEO Chris Jones The...

iHelios celebrates Eco Champion of the Year nomination

CEO and founder of iHelios Sylwester Raczynski has expressed his gratitude at the nomimation for Eco Champion of the Year at the Net Zero Awards.

Arup unveils decarbonisation plan for UK universities

Arup, a global sustainable development consultancy, has released a comprehensive report and an eight-step decarbonisation plan for universities in the UK.

Samsung survey reveals phenomenal demand for smart homes

Samsung has shared findings from a research survey, in partnership with Google, on public interest in smart homes in the UK.

Barratt Developments and Pod Point strike EV charging rollout deal

A nationwide EV charging rollout deal between Barratt Developments and Pod Point will see two-thirds of Barratt's properties supplied with charging infrastructure.

New homes and buildings in England will have to produce significantly less CO2 under new building regulations – brought to you by BW...

England is taking a bold step towards a greener and more sustainable future with the implementation of new building regulations. From June 2022, all new homes and buildings in the country are required to produce significantly less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

UK has failed on net zero transition progress so far, Climate Change Committee finds

The scathing Climate Change Committee report to Parliament has found that the UK's net zero transition is not on track to reach current targets, with new fossil fuel projects actively detrimental to reaching targets.

UKGBC publishes new carbon offsetting and pricing guidance

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new carbon offsetting and pricing guidance for the built environment.

Timber frame experts opt for Actis insulation in Sussex development

Timber frame specialists, Vision Development, have recently completed a seven-home development in East Sussex, using Actis insulation.

Aceleron Energy secures Green Home Finance Accelerator funding

The Green Home Finance Accelerator funding is part of the UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation portfolio and aims to trial lithium-ion batteries and explore the feasibility ESaaS in the UK.

Work starts on Kier’s first net zero in operation office building

Kier Property has appointed Willmott Dixon Interiors to redevelop 19 Cornwall Street in Birmingham as its first net zero in operation office building.

QPR unveil new sustainable training ground, setting new standards for performance and sustainability 

The London Football Club, Queen’s Park Rangers (QPR), have unveiled a new state-of-the-art sustainable training ground which will accommodate the Club’s first team, under 23s and academy players.

RSK acquires new energy consultancy company

Energy consultancy company Axis has been acquired by RSK, a leading organisation in the delivery of sustainable solutions.

Climate change’s influence on construction insurance in the UK and the role of construction warranties – brought to you by BW Build Warranty®

Climate change is reshaping the construction industry in the UK, with more frequent and intense extreme weather events posing risks to property and construction projects. In this article, Build Warranty® delve into how the construction insurance sector is proactively responding to these challenges.

Tackling fuel poverty with the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2 aims to upgrade social homes in England to an EPC rating of C.

Trafford Council to install 24 cutting-edge EV chargers with support from Be.EV

Trafford Borough Council is collaborating with Be.EV to install advanced EV chargers, marking their latest sustainability initiative.

ESG Framework: Unlocking the future of infrastructure projects

Katherine Bruce is a course tutor for the University of Cambridge online course, Delivering Sustainable Infrastructure: Theory and Practice for Construction. In this article, she explains the importance of using an ESG framework in delivering infrastructure and how project teams can utilize this framework in successful project delivery.

Net zero minister urges change to be at the heart of next election

EHC participated in a meeting with net zero minister Chris Skidmore, to discuss the UK’s progress towards achieving net zero and the role of electrification in this transition.

Bifacial solar panels triple Scottish Water energy production at Kirkcaldy

Scottish Water has invested £700,000 at Kirkcaldy Waste Water Treatment Works to increase energy production, including the installation of 128 bifacial solar panels.

Vital Energi joins UK hospitals on decarbonisation project

Vital Energi is working with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on a decarbonisation project, helping the Trust achieve its goal of net zero by 2040.

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