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The search for lower carbon aluminium solutions to support sustainable design

John McComb, technical services director at Reynaers Aluminium, looks at the work taking place within the aluminium industry to improve access to products with lower levels of embodied carbon.

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RICS Sustainability Report: Bold action needed on net zero

With an increased appetite for sustainable commercial property, more must be done to progress decarbonisation, argues RICS sustainability analyst Kisa Zehra.

Living walls provide the answer to biodiversity net gain demands

Steve McIntyre, principal urban environment consultant at biophilic infrastructure specialists ANS Global, takes the perplexity out of new biodiversity net gain requirements with green solutions, such as living walls.

UK areas where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings revealed

New data from Spring and Propalt has revealed the areas in the UK where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings, with Cleethorpes scoring highest.

Creating sustainable heating networks for the long term

Mark Dowdeswell, senior category manager at Uponor, explains why district heating networks offer housebuilders and developers a viable way to decarbonise their housing stock and help to reduce energy bills for residents.

Energy Prices Bill launched by Government to support households and businesses

The Energy Prices Bill has been introduced to Parliament, to provide support for consumers in response to the cost-of-living crisis.

How will AI technology drive the digital energy revolution?

In this article, Wondrwall explains to PBC Today the need for the increased use of AI and automation in the pathway to net zero and the digital energy revolution.

Tackling urban heatwaves: Delivering the UK’s first climate resilient ‘Smart City’

In this article, Barny Evans, sustainability director at Turley explains to PBC Today how processes and systems to address the effects of climate change can be reformed to tackle 'urban heatwaves' and the impact of a rising climate on city infrastructure.

Extreme heat in homes: How can our buildings and their occupants prepare?

In this article, Tom Garrigan, technical director at BSRIA explains how climate change and extreme heat in homes are changing the way that buildings need to perform in the future.

How Willmott Dixon Interiors is creating greener community spaces

In this article, Willmott Dixon Interiors explains how the company is meeting sustainability targets and creating a greener community through their 'industry leading' Now or Never sustainability strategy.

BAM sets new carbon reduction target of net zero by 2026

BAM’s UK & Ireland businesses have set an ambitious carbon target to become net zero by 2026 in their direct operations.

Green construction: How are supply chains key to achieving net zero?

Karen McFadden, tax relief expert at Catax, takes a deep dive into the subject of green construction exploring the importance of supply chains for companies to achieve net zero targets.

Jacobs selected to support infrastructure renewal projects at National Nuclear Laboratory

Multiple renewal projects at National Nuclear Laboratory sites will be delivered by Jacobs across the full project lifecycle.

Understanding your building’s energy consumption to achieve net zero

Chantel Scheepers, CEO of OakTree Power, explains how old infrastructures don't need to be overhauled to achieve net zero if, with the help of DSR technology, a building's energy consumption can be properly assessed.

Sisk to make one-off cost-of-living payment to employees

John Sisk & Son will make a one-off cost-of-living payment to employees this September and will issue Christmas vouchers in November.

RICS releases annual RICS Sustainability Report

The annual RICS Sustainability Report has been released today (22 September), which highlights a rise in demand for sustainable commercial property in the UK, however the built environment must progress on decarbonisation.

Landlords under pressure over rising costs of energy efficiency upgrades

As inflation continues, the rising costs of energy efficiency upgrades are putting pressure on private landlords and investors.

Sustainability in construction: How buildings are becoming more eco-friendly

Karlo Jacutan, UK Flat Roofing, explores the current state of sustainability in construction and how homes, properties and businesses are becoming more eco-friendly.

Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard initiative to be led by David Partridge

The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard initiative has appointed Related Argent’s chairman, David Partridge, as chair of its recently convened governance board.

Actis reports a rise in retrofit insulation enquiries following fuel price surge

Insulation specialist Actis has reported that it is seeing a rise in retrofit insulation enquiries following the latest leaps in fuel prices - driven in part by the shorter payback period in carrying out retrofit improvements.

Business energy price cap: what you need to know

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme has been announced by the government, intended to offer protections for businesses facing rising energy prices.

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