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Actis adds its voice to NHIC’s carbon reduction campaign

Insulation specialist Actis is putting its weight behind an organisation which campaigns for more energy and water efficient homes across the UK.

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Decarbonise UK public buildings ‘five times faster’ to reach net zero targets, report warns

Efforts to decarbonise UK public buildings must speed up significantly to reach net zero targets, a new report has warned.

Energy Price Guarantee extended for three months ahead of Spring Budget

The Chancellor has announced a further extension of the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) until June, which will help to bridge the energy price forecast.

Ramboll delivers best organic growth in over a decade

Consulting engineering group Ramboll has reported their highest organic growth in 14 years, despite global economic turbulence.

Without urgent Government action UK will fail to deliver net zero target, BPF warns

The British Property Federation (BPF) has warned that without urgent government intervention in relieving pressures facing those in the residential sector, the UK will fail to deliver on its 2050 net zero target.

Timber Skills Action Plan unveiled at Futurebuild London

Timber Development UK has launched a new Timber Skills Action Plan to enable the construction industry to achieve net-zero targets.

How decarbonisation can help estates meet sustainability goals

Decarbonisation has a huge role to play when meeting the UK’s ambitious carbon targets – but does public sector support go far enough? Hannah Kissick, associate at international M&E consultancy CPW, thinks more funding is needed to help estates move away from fossil fuels.

Retrofitting the UK’s historic buildings could generate £35bn a year, according to new report

Retrofitting the UK's historic buildings could reduce carbon emissions by five percent a year, and generate £35bn of economic output in the economy, according to a new report commissioned by the National Trust, Peabody, Historic England, The Crown Estate and Grosvenor.

Less than a third of businesses know how energy efficient their office building is

Despite new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation coming into effect in April, there is still a significant lack of understanding around the energy efficiency of office buildings.

Why secondary glazing is the ideal solution for retro-fitting existing buildings

With over 5.4 million traditional buildings in England alone, it is crucial to explore sustainable retrofit solutions, such as secondary glazing, as one of the solutions to upgrading the UK's building stock.

Government announces new £5m Heat Training Grant for heating engineers

The government have announced a new 'Heat Training Grant' this morning (2 March 2023). Aimed at heating engineers, the grant will support 10,000 trainees over the next two years to become low-carbon heating experts.

How facilities management can support the sustainability agenda

Climate change is an issue no one can ignore, but what role can facilities management companies play in helping their customers incorporate more green solutions into their business plans? Brij Thankey, CEO of Precision FM, explores.

Decarbonising EU buildings could boost domestic industries and supply chain

Efforts at decarbonising EU buildings could be an opportunity to grow local industries to boost domestic supply chains, McKinsey & Company have found.

New research reveals tackling cold homes could save the NHS £540m

New research by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has found that tackling cold homes in England could be costing the NHS £540m a year in preventable costs.

Ofgem price cap falls by £1000 but household bills will still rise in April

Ofgem has announced that the price cap will be reduced from £4,279 to £3,280, but household bills are expected to rise as government support eases.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is failing to deliver, says Lords inquiry

According to a new inquiry by the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) launched in May 2022 is failing to deliver on its objectives following a low uptake of grants.

Bruntwood recieves planning permission for £31m Ev0 Building

Bruntwood has received planning permission for the new £31m Ev0 Building, which will be the UK's lowest carbon new build workspace in Didsbury Technology Park, South Manchester.

Data-sharing and more incentives needed in decarbonising the property sector

A new report from the British Property Federation and JLL has indentified some of the key challenges in decarbonising the property sector.

What are the sustainable construction trends to look out for in 2023?

To align with the UK Government's 2050 net-zero strategy, the industry needs to adopt sustainable methods of construction to keep ahead of the curve. Sarah Kauter, managing director of Construction PR, explores the top sustainable construction trends to look out for in 2023.

More potential house buyers looking for sustainable homes after energy crisis

39% of people are more likely to buy sustainable homes after the energy crisis, with low upkeep costs the second most important factor in buying property.

Getting electric vehicle transition strategies right in blue light services

Julie Mortimer, director at Pick Everard, examines the problems around EV transition ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.

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