Retrofitting the built environment at scale will be a key element of meeting the UK’s housing targets, as well as a "just transition" to a more sustainable society, writes Becci Taylor of Arup.
"It's gonna be a cold, cold Christmas without you," goes the song - but alas, it's an even colder one for those living in poorly insulated homes, warns Actis.
In this article, Re-flow breaks down a few highlights from the Road Expo 24 in order to provide a quickfire guide to innovations across highways, construction, and landscaping.
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.
The Clean Power Action Plan will prioritise national grid projects, speed up planning processes for energy infrastructure and expand the renewable auction process.
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.
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.