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Existing technology can reduce 50% of built environment emissions by 2030

A recent report from McKinsey & Company titled ‘Building value by decarbonising the built environment’ highlighted how existing technology can reduce emissions by more than 50% by 2030.

Why is compressive strength so important when it comes to insulation?

Ensuring the compressive strength of insulation keeps your building's thermal performance at their optimum- lowering energy demand, emissions and bills.

Met Office 30 degree weather warning raises importance of insulation

As the Met Office releases a 30 degree weather warning, Actis explains how the right insulation can not only keep homes warm in the winter, but can also reflect heat away in the summer.

Atkins Environment Practice to expand by 50% by 2025

Atkins Environment Practice to expand by half in the next two years in response to increased demand for sustainable infrastructure.

Jacobs completes PacWave South wave energy test facility

PacWave South will be the first full-scale wave energy test facility in the US, turning offshore ocean waves into onshore renewable electricity.

The Great British Retrofit: Challenges to retrofitting older properties

Meeting carbon emissions targets will require most buildings to undergo a retrofit, but retrofitting older properties presents a variety of challenges. Joe Martin, BCIS, explores.

Diesel-free construction sites by 2035

Industry leaders have been collaborating on the development of Zero Diesel Sites Route Map to deliver diesel-free construction sites by 2035.

Carbon information management: Reducing embodied emissions in construction

Industry group ZERO has taken up the mission to raise awareness of embodied carbon and revolutionise the way we approach construction-related emissions with carbon information management.

Actis launches new sustainable loft insulation product

Insulation specialist Actis has launched Actis Eolis HC - a new loft insulation product that will help to install insulation twice as quickly as traditional alternatives.

BNP Paribas introduce new sustainability framework to achieve ESG objectives

BNP Paribas has introduced a new sustainability framework solution. It provides a detailed service to help clients achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

Retrofitting commercial buildings using digital twins

Retrofitting rates need to triple to meet the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. To increase the pace of retrofitting to this level, technology such as digital twins will need to be utilised.

Leeds consortium secures Green Homes Finance Accelerator for retrofit solutions

Leeds City Council, Lloyds Banking Group, and Arup have been successful in their bid for the Green Homes Finance Accelerator.

How to ensure sustainability in infrastructure: Best practice for project success

In this article, Professor Richard Fenner, of the Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge explores best practice to ensure sustainability in infrastructure and suggests approaches to consider.

National Home Decarbonisation Group to drive UK housing retrofits

Chaired by Derek Horrocks, the National Home Decarbonisation Group will create a collaborative plaftorm for Tier 1 contractors and suppliers.

Space technology to deliver greener homes

A specially equipped plane mounted with a thermal imaging camera flew over Leeds to capture data revealing insights into how much heat was being lost from the buildings below.

Europe is not on track to meet EU Policy Roadmap targets

One year on since the EU Policy Roadmap, Europe is not on track to deliver a climate-neutral built environment by 2050.

Which homes are best for boiler efficiency?

A recent study from Uswitch Boilers has revealed how property type and age can impact boiler efficiency.

BRE opens consultation on net zero BREEAM V7 update

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has today (24 May 2023) launched an open consultation seeking views on the latest BREEAM V7 update.

The circular cement value chain: Sustainable and profitable

Sarah Heincke, Jukka Maksimainen, Daniel Pacthod, Humayun Tai, Sebastian Reiter and Michel Van Hoey of McKinsey & Company explore how the recirculation of carbon dioxide, materials and minerals, and energy can add €110bn of annual net value gain to the built environment by 2050.

Does London Stadium’s solar membrane mean renewables are on the right track?

Plans to install London Stadium’s solar membrane is an important landmark for renewables in the capital, but more needs to be done to drive adoption if we are to hit net zero targets, says Anthony Maguire, director of Longevity Power.

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