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Insulation specialist Actis offers ‘keep cool’ advice amid heatwave

With a heatwave expected in many parts of England, insulation specialist Actis is drawing attention to the, perhaps counter-intuitive, role insulation has to play in helping mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.

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Why net zero and green tech early adoption are the perfect real estate fit

Joseph Michael Daniels, CEO and founder of the Etopia Group, takes a look at why net zero and green tech early adoption are the perfect fit for real estate.

Enfield heat networks awarded £24m for major extensions

The Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) has awarded £24m of funding to Energetik to support two major extensions of its community heat networks across Enfield, London.

Wheatley to invest £100m for glazing, heating and insulation

Scottish social housing landlord, Wheatley has announced plans to invest £100m on sustainability initiatives for ‘greener homes, greener lives’.

How to procure energy efficiency works

The announcement of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund being available for up to 38,000 of the UK’s worst energy-performing social homes is welcome but leaves a bigger question in its place. How can these works be procured?

Green light for new eco village in Cambridge

Saunders’ eco-innovation business village centred on sustainable construction, cycling and walking has won unanimous planning approval.

England’s ‘leaky’ homes are greater threat to climate than cars, says NHF

England’s homes produce more carbon emissions every year than all of the country’s cars, new research from the National Housing Federation (NHF) has revealed.

Vital Energi to help lower London’s carbon footprint 

Vital Energi has been awarded a contract to save London 1,000 tonnes of carbon a year and help the city reach net zero carbon by 2027.

Construction underway on new net zero office in Salford

The English Cities Fund (ECF) and contractor, Bowmer + Kirkland has started construction of a new 115,000 sq ft net zero office building, which will set the bar for sustainable developments Salford Central.

Actis Hybrid convert wins gift voucher after Jewson charity event

A recent convert to Actis Hybrid has won a £100 gift card in a prize draw held as part of an activity aimed at encouraging more construction professionals to learn about the company's insulation products.

£160m fund opens to enhance energy efficiency of social homes

Local authorities and housing associations across England will have the chance to secure a share of £160m to enhance the energy efficiency of social homes.

[VIDEO] Keltbray demolishes chimneys and boiler house at Ferrybridge site

Keltbray has completed the latest major demolition activity at the former Ferrybridge ‘C’ Power Station in West Yorkshire on behalf of SSE.

Why thermal efficiency is important in high-rise buildings

Simon Fielden, sales director at SFS UK, explores the role of the building envelope in increasing thermal resistance and reducing energy consumption.

Galliford Try gains funding for transport decarbonisation research

Galliford Try has secured funding from the Department of Transport for research into the electrification of the road network.

Highways England switches to lower carbon asphalts

Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of a drive toward net zero carbon emissions.

Willmott Dixon bags Passivhaus contract with University of Oxford

Willmott Dixon has been contracted to a £11m Passivhaus project from University of Oxford’s St Peter’s College to deliver a student accommodation building.

Vital Energi to reduce Northwick Park Hospital’s carbon emissions

Vital Energi has secured a contract with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust to save £1.9m a year and reduce carbon emissions at Northwick Park Hospital.

Caddick to deliver carbon neutral healthcare hub in Carlisle

Caddick Construction has been appointed by United Healthcare Developments to design and deliver a new healthcare hub on Locke Road, Eastern Way in Carlisle.

Mitie sets out roadmap for net zero carbon estate by 2025

Mitie has announced its roadmap to achieve a net zero estate by 2025, part of Mitie’s Plan Zero pledge.

Winvic to deliver carbon neutral fine wine storage warehouse

Winvic has been appointed by Goodman to deliver a 117,500 sq ft warehouse in Andover for Berry Bros. & Rudd, the industrial unit will be designed to be carbon neutral utilising BIM Level 2.

Willmott Dixon bags Passivhaus leisure centre in Spelthorne

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Spelthorne Borough Council to deliver a Passivhaus leisure centre that aims to be one of the most advanced, energy efficient leisure facilities in the world.

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