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Nature Restoration Fund established to improve environmental outcomes

Alongside the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, a Nature Restoration Fund has been established to protect the environment in housebuilding.

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Sizewell C to receive £14.2bn government investment

The government has announced an investment of more than £14bn into Sizewell C, creating around 10,000 jobs.

BREEAM Awards 2025 winners announced

The winners of the BREEAM awards 2025 have been announced with entries coming from all over the UK and Europe.

UK tech decarbonises Gibraltar with dynamic simulation engine

Gibraltar has appointed a UK climate tech firm to roll out Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) technology that will facilitate net-zero design of new buildings, compliant with local building regulations.

The rise of circular construction platforms: Myth or market disruptor?

A new study has investigated the state of circular construction platforms in the UK, and the role they could play with some development.

Concrete’s carbon footprint problem and what you can do about it

Concrete is the most consumed material on Earth after water. It shapes our cities, infrastructure and homes - but at a significant environmental cost, writes Sarah Walker, senior architect product specialist at Vectorworks.

Insulation specialist Actis creates brochure highlighting sustainability ethos

Pan-European insulation specialist Actis has created a 160-page document outlining details of the sustainability credentials of its products and manufacturing processes to highlight the steps it is taking to reduce the industry's impact on the environment.

Actis’ performance gap CPD celebrates a decade of thermal bridging education

A RIBA-approved CPD designed to help construction professionals combat thermal bridging is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

New RTPI net zero guidance launched for town planners

New RTPI net zero guidance has been published, clarifying integrating net zero at the planning stage and calling for policy reform.

Copper pipes and heat pumps, a sustainable duo

By prioritising copper in heat pump systems, stakeholders can meet the demands of today while anticipating the challenges of tomorrow, delivering homes that are not only compliant but also resilient and sustainable for generations to come.

Data centre boom: Assessing supply chain strains amid unprecedented demand

AI is powering a boom in demand for data centres – but can supply chains withstand the pressure? Nikki Venetsanakis, head of advanced tech, UK & Europe at Rider Levett Bucknall, takes a look.

Wind farm ‘blow’ prompts reminder to focus on fabric first in battle for net zero

While the recent axing of a major offshore wind farm project is a major blow to the government's' clean power target, a key driver in the fight for net zero must always be to focus on ‘fabric first', says European insulation specialist Actis.

Net Zero Committee report highlights retrofit failures

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee report states that efforts to decarbonise UK homes have been significantly hampered - the skills crisis, assurance failures, and poorly designed retrofit schemes all feature in the report.

Octopus’ new ‘Tenant Power’ tariff could save social housing tenants up to £200 a year

Touted as the first of its first-of-its-kind, the Octopus 'Tenant Power' tariff shares the benefits of clean energy fairly between tenants and landlords.

New NESO evidence handbook developed for electricity projects

A new NESO evidence handbook has been launched to unclog the queue and for projects to ensure they enter the queue and provide value.

Actis U-value simulator is a highlight of RIBA-approved CPD, say specifiers and merchants

A free U-value simulator tool created by insulation specialist Actis is among the most talked about elements of one of its popular RIBA-approved CPDs.

Net zero by design: How smarter retrofits are transforming public and commercial buildings

As the race toward net-zero accelerates across the UK and Europe, retrofitting public and commercial buildings has become a critical priority.

Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Sustainable Development Foundation's Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025 has been revealed.

Retrofitting London needs to be ten times faster, say LSDC

London retrofitting is not moving at a fast enough pace nor with the correct approach, say the LSDC in a new report.

[VIDEO] Saint-Gobain explores future homes

The latest episode of Saint-Gobains episode of Building Better, they explore Energy House 1 and the vision of future homes.

CIH call for more energy efficiency enforcement powers

The Chartered Institute of Housing have made a statement on energy efficiency enforcement powers for local councils.

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