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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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Computer generated regeneration work showcased by Wrexham Council

Wrexham Council shows how development and improvement works on the Plas Madoc housing estate will look with computer generated regeneration video

Greater effort must be put into delivering SuDS and green infrastructure

More needs to be done to ensure SuDS and green infrastructure are taken into account on all developments

Ground-breaking scheme transforms properties into energy efficient homes

A pilot project has cut energy consumption by over 80 per cent by turning social housing into energy efficient homes A ground-breaking pilot scheme launched...

Building standard certification guidance released by BRE and IWBI

BRE and IWBI have released guidance on the joint building standard certification for BREEAM and WELL

Firms in Scotland are being urged to join construction waste scheme

Scottish firms are being encouraged to identify opportunities to reduce the amount of construction waste they produce via a new programme

ISG has achieved an A- CPD climate performance score

Construction and engineering firm ISG has been heralded an environmental leader in the industry after being awarded a CDP climate performance score of A- ISG...

Sustainable procurement project aims to reduce the impact of construction

A new research project aims to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions on the environment by investigating the role of sustainable procurement in construction

Energy bills should reduce for tenants following housing improvements

Wrexham Council highlights the work being undertaken to improve heating systems and reduce energy bills for tenants living in sheltered housing

Cities and local authorities need more powers to deliver sustainable homes

A new paper published today calls for cities and local authorities to be given a greater role in helping to deliver sustainable new builds

Open source tool will reduce emissions within the supply chain

A new joint project aims to develop an open source tool that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the supply chain

How regulations are cutting emissions in the heating and ventilation sector

Kilfrost Ltd explains how industry regulations are aiding the drive to reduce the impact of the heating and ventilation sector on the environment

Innovation lab for the built environment launched by the UK-GBC

The UK-GBC has revealed its first Innovation Lab, which offers a radical new approach to innovation in the built environment

Energy efficiency policy should consider how buildings can lower emissions

Kevin Bohea, President of the British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association (BRUFMA) examines the challenges ahead for energy efficiency policy

Bonfield domestic energy efficiency review sets out 27 recommendations

Domestic energy efficiency upgrades should be backed by a quality mark to protect homeowners, says new review from BRE chief A review into domestic energy...

Guidance helps protect Scotland’s traditional buildings from climate change

New guidance has been published by Historic Environment Scotland, setting out how to safeguard Scotland’s traditional buildings from climate change

Effective energy strategies should be lean, clean and green

Chris Hocknell, Technical Director, Eight Associates outlines how to evaluate energy strategies and what issues should be considered

A complete electric heating and hot water solution

The Comet Electric Combi boiler provides a complete solution for domestic properties in need of electric heating and hot water.

Carbon offsetting: Opportunities for local authorities in energy efficiency improvements

National Energy Foundation energy specialist, Jane Richardson Hawkes, says carbon offsetting can help local authorities fund energy efficiency improvements Carbon offsetting makes a significant contribution...

BSRIA launches guide to domestic building performance evaluation

BSRIA has released a new guide to domestic building performance evaluation, intended to improve energy efficiency and comfort in homes and residences

New report into electrical contracting highlights the future of the sector

A new report from the ECA, NICEIC and ELECSA has revealed the key issues that have an impact on the future of electrical contracting

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