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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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BNG Online guide launched for developers and local planning authorities

Future Homes Hub and PAS have launched 'BNG Online,' a free digital guide providing practical guidance on Biodiversity Net Gain compliance for LPAs and planning applicants.

What are the challenges faced in meeting The Future Homes Standard?

To understand the challenges of The Future Homes Standard, Harwood Building Control surveyed industry professionals to find out how changes to Parts F, L, O, and S are affecting their projects.

Wondrwall launches Energy Service Contracts (ESC) for newbuilds

Wondrwall has launched Energy Service Contracts (ESC), a renewable technology for newbuilds, which will save housebuilders and homeowners money.

How insulation specialist Actis is leading the way in sustainability through manufacturing

Actis is determined to lead the way in minimising the negative impact of construction materials manufactured across the continent, with sustainable products such as the Hybrid range and new Eolis HC.

AtkinsRéalis wins Projet Mauricie engineering and design services contract 

Projet Mauricie is Quebec-based proposed renewable energy initiative that would be one of the largest clean hydrogen projects in Canada.

Communities powered by waste: Turning landfill waste into energy assets

Dan Nienhauser, CEO of Stellar3, explores the need for innovative landfill waste management and energy generation solutions in response to urban waste challenges.

Construction students benefit from Actis’ hands-on thermal bridging training

Specialists from Actis came to a construction college to give the students some hands-on thermal bridging training and experience working with Actis Hybrid products.

Heritage ‘Retrofit Toolkit’ launched by City of London Corporation

Launched at an event at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to enable heritage buildings to be brought up to modern energy efficiency standards.

BRE 2024 Manifesto calls for investment in net zero, AI and building standards

As a general election looms, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) 2024 Manifesto calls for the next Government to commit to 'world-leading standards' for British buildings.

Considering embodied carbon of buildings to enhance sustainable design

Johanna Pirinen, SVP of Sustainability at Stora Enso, explores why shifting the focus to the embodied carbon of buildings is vital in helping the construction industry to decarbonise and make more sustainable design choices.

Mace partners with Norfolk County Council for civic buildings upgrade

NCC has appointed Mace for a civic buildings upgrade, where improvements will be delivered on over 100 properties across the region under the Future Ready (FR) Property Enhancement Initiative.

Is retrofit data the key to unlocking a $2 trillion market?

International businesses could save a collective $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, according to the World Economic Forum. BESA’s Graeme Fox says better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning potential savings into real ones.

Costain selected for £4bn carbon capture project

Costain has been selected by Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) as a specialist partner for a £4bn carbon capture project.

BREEAM Awards 2024 set to showcase sustainable building achievements

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced details for its BREEAM Awards 2024 – a celebration of sustainable building design.

Cenergist begins £1.7m decarbonisation overhaul at British Geological Survey HQ

Cenergist has started work on its £1.7m decarbonisation solution for the British Geological Survey (BGS) headquarters in Nottinghamshire.

Massive regional divide in domestic retrofit in England, study finds

Analysis from the PNZ Group on domestic retrofit has uncovered a massive regional divide, with "no progress" made on greening homes in the North East of England.

Rethinking retrofit: UK social housing crisis demands urgent action

The UK's social housing stock is under scrutiny and demands urgent attention. In this article, Regan Costello, pre-construction manager of retrofit and decarbonisation, explores how retrofit can help.

How can copper improve sustainability in the construction industry?

The environmental impact of plastic is severe, especially given the availability of more sustainable options like copper for pipework. Oliver Lawton, co-founder of CuSP and managing director at Lawton Tubes, discusses the urgency for the construction industry to prioritise sustainability in a discussion on driving positive change.

International green building rating systems to form sustainable finance alliance

Each of the major green building rating systems for the UK, Australia and the USA have announced a first-of-its-kind alliance aiming to unlock sustainable finance for the built environment.

2023 saw 166% increase in qualified heat pump installers

The number of individuals who have completed training to become qualified heat pump installers has seen an increase of 166%, from just under 3,000 in 2022, to close to 8,000 in 2023.

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