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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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Bilfinger wins £350m pipework contract for Hinkley Point

Bilfinger has won two new contracts worth £350m to deliver the design, procurement, supplier management, fabrication and construction of pipework and equipment for the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.

Reflective membrane delivers thermal efficiency for social housing scheme

Protect Membrane's reflective membrane solution delivered thermal efficiency for a large new build social housing development in Gorton, Greater Manchester.

Kier Highways successfully recertified for Carbon Trust Standard

Kier Highways has been recertified for the Carbon Trust Standard for the third time, the Trust recognises organisations that follow best practice in measuring, managing and reducing their environmental impact.

Authorities work on home retrofit as calls for ‘green recovery’ mount

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has marked a new phase of its Accelerator Cities project, which brings together local and combined authorities and stakeholders to drive action to 'upgrade our draughty, energy-hungry housing stock'.

‘Pledge to Net Zero’ reopens on World Environment Day

This Friday (5 June) is World Environment Day and to celebrate the signatory window for the Pledge to Net Zero initiative has reopened.

A greener future for the post Covid-19 office space

Lockdown and a rise in remote working have encouraged debate around the sustainability of the office space as workers start to head back to work.

Hinkley Point C project achieves major milestone on schedule

The 49,000-tonne base for the second reactor at Hinkley Point C has been completed on schedule, despite working with a reduced workforce.

Sizewell C nuclear power station plans submitted

The planning application to build Sizewell C, the new nuclear power station in Suffolk, has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.

J3 development outlines net-zero carbon ambition

Plans for the proposed J3 development north of the M54 reveal £40m worth of investment in making the new community net-zero carbon once completed.

Energy conundrum: Securing futures through the building envelope

As the pressure mounts on the construction industry to achieve zero-carbon buildings, Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, explores how the building envelope can help to reduce energy usage and enhance a building’s lifespan.

Swansea City reveals ‘Homes as Power Stations’ plan

Swansea Council's cabinet will meet on 7 May to consider approving the submission of a Homes as Power Stations project business case,

State of the Nation review: Performance evaluation of new housing

In a major study funded by the Building Performance Network, Professor Rajat Gupta and Matt Greg of Oxford Brookes University have conducted a comprehensive review of key studies on new housing performance and Building Performance Evaluation methods.

BRE Group response to Future Homes Standard consultation

BRE Group, the world-leading body for improving the built environment, builds on its response submitted to the government’s proposed Future Homes Standard in February.

New pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems guidance

BSRIA has published a new edition of its guide on pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems.

Kingspan Kooltherm: Achieving more with less

Kingspan Kooltherm has been developed to meet exacting new energy performance regulations for new homes while still offering slimline design.

Kier reappointed to £100m firmus energy contract

Kier has been reappointed by firmus energy to provide natural gas distribution infrastructure services in a c.£100m contract with a possible three-year extension.

How can construction tackle the overheating challenge?

Chris Stanley, housing manager at the Concrete Block Association (CBA), explores the need to improve resilience to overheating, from the building materials used to the way our structures are designed.

£70m boost for the sustainable development of Scotland

Crown Estate Scotland has published its three-year plan setting out how it will manage sea, land and coastline for the sustainable development of Scotland’s communities and businesses.

Climate change and the HVP industry

NSUSL examines the difficulties the HVP industry faces in adapting to new technology and climate change.

One Manchester and council to deliver low-carbon affordable homes

One Manchester and Manchester City Council will deliver 139 new affordable homes using Passivhaus techniques to lower the carbon footprint.

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