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Creating innovative construction solutions at Keystone

Richard Kinloch, National Specification Manager at Keystone Lintels says innovative construction solutions are the key to creating smarter products for the market

Heat reflecting membrane technology has a role to play in construction

Colin Hawkes, Managing Director at Apollo Energy Research explains how membrane technology helps control heat while reducing a building’s carbon footprint Long-life Heat Reflecting Membranes...

Future proofing energy efficiency through a quality mark

The idea of a quality mark for all energy efficiency measures is explained here by the British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association (BRUFMA)

Using sustainable design to achieve thermal comfort

Achieving thermal comfort through sustainable design involves the careful balancing of interdependent factors, says Eight Associates' Chris Hocknell Overheating in buildings is a growing problem...

Concerns about overheating homes leads to new guidance from the CIBSE

The CIBSE has released new guidance to address the causes of overheating homes as the UK looks set to have one of the hottest summers in 41 years

Making the change to environmentally friendly construction

Reconomy's Richard Walker examines how companies can make the transition to environmentally friendly construction and why it is important

New standard for the circular economy has been launched by BSI

The world’s first circular economy standard aimed at challenging how companies approach resources has been published

Is it time to ask for more efficient Air Handling Units?

Andrew Bott, Technical Sales Manager, Nuaire questions if regulations go far enough to improve the energy performance of Air Handling Units

Green Infrastructure Challenge won by Slough waste recycling centre

The CIBSE and ARCC Network awarded the second Green Infrastructure Challenge to a busy waste recycling centre in Slough for its design

All buildings must operate at net zero carbon by 2050 to meet climate targets

The World Green Building Council has warned the building sector must become net zero carbon by 2050 if climate targets are to be met

Energy saving potential of windows hindered by EU policy framework

A new study has revealed EU policy measures are failing to realise the energy saving potential of windows and directives are largely being overlooked

New global standard in sustainable procurement has been hit by Balfour Beatty

Construction contractor Balfour Beatty has become the first contractor in the world to hit a new standard set out for sustainable procurement

Thousands of new buildings are energy inefficient, says new research

Analysis from the University of Bath has revealed some new buildings are using double the amount of energy planned and are energy inefficient

Carbon positive building on the agenda for developer Berkeley

A major housebuilder is pushing to become the first carbon positive developer, aiming to deliver a reduction in emissions while improving biodiversity

UK government urged to address air pollution from construction sites

Air pollution from construction sites must be tackled, says Former Deputy Mayor of London for Environment

Building emissions must be reduced to meet Paris Agreement

When it comes to improving building emissions and meeting the terms of the Paris Agreement, Europe must lead by example, say a coalition of businesses

CIBSE conference focuses on climate change as key issue

This year’s CIBSE Technical Symposium was dominated by climate change, with the expected impact and strategies to cope at the forefront of discussions

Cavity wall insulation brought to homeowners attention

A new scheme has been developed by the BBA with the aim of reducing the incidence of improperly fitted cavity wall insulation

Retail building sector benefits from BREEAM certification

In a climate of reducing carbon emissions and cutting operating expenditure, BREEAM certification is proving its worth for the retail building sector

PAS 402: How it helps reduce waste in your building project

Paul Cox, Managing Director, Reconomy explains how industry standard PAS 402 is aiding firms to meet their waste management targets

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