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Can construction really be sustainable?

The construction industry has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but only if it is open to innovation and change with a more...

Low Energy Know How open for registration!

The Zero Carbon Hub is hosting two events next month in Swansea and Newcastle, aimed at providing practical knowledge and insight into the zero...

Construction leaders make a case for cutting emissions

More than 50 businesses leaders from the construction industry have written an open letter to Chancellor George Osborne, outlining the business case for cutting...

Local authority action on energy efficiency

Ian Hutchcroft, Head of Local Delivery at the Energy Saving Trust explains how local authorities can retrofit for energy efficiency and deliver benefits for...

Building a home? Build a solar home

Paul Hutchens, Chairman of the Solar Trade Association New Build Working Group and Managing Director of Eco2Solar explains the benefits of fitting solar panels...

Energy efficiency and housing: what next for Local Authorities?

Ian Hutchcroft, Head of Local Delivery at the Energy Saving Trust explains how local authorities can retrofit for energy efficiency and deliver benefits for carbon reduction, health, jobs and growth

The INCA Manifesto – A future for EWI

INCA has published a manifesto ahead of the General Election calling on any future government to set out a clear role for EWI as...

The NIA insulation service

The National Insulation Association (NIA) announces the introduction of a new service for Local Authorities and Housing Associations looking for insulation companies to work...

Staying On Top Of Heat Loss

Having gone through another chilly winter, many of us will now count the cost with a sizeable heating bill landing on the door step....

Warm Up Bristol: City-wide energy efficiency

A part of Bristol’s status as 2015 European Green Capital involves becoming the UK’s most energy efficient major city. Here, the Council outline their...

The Green Deal – a simple and robust idea?

Steve Cole, Policy Leader at the National Housing Federation discusses whether the Green Deal has helped to improve energy efficiency in UK housing stock… Green...

BRE puts consumers at the heart of homebuilding

A new quality mark for new houses has been launched that will transform the way consumers choose their homes to buy and rent… Leading building...

Thermal model calculations: A lesson in accuracy

Andrew Lundberg, thermal modelling expert at the Association of Thermal Modellers details the challenges faced in accurately assessing building fabric performance, hailing competency as...

Private landlords must improve home efficiency

Under new government plans, landlords will be required by law to ensure their properties have an energy efficiency rating of at least Band E... Up...

A crucial step in insulating party wall cavities

With the welcome announcement from DECC that insulating existing party wall cavities is now included as a measure in the latest RdSAP calculations for...

Active Roofs and Facades in Sustainable Renovation

The Nordic Built “Active Roofs and Facades” project is supported by Nordic Innovation allowing for strong development of leading Nordic competences in the area...

The challenges of thermal bridging

Alex Taylor, NHBC Senior Energy Consultant, examines the challenges that thermal bridging presents from an energy assessors point of view. The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)...

Polyurethane foam – a thermal solution

Leonie Onslow, Executive Director at the British Urethane Foam Contractors Association asks if it is possible to meet zero carbon requirements and how existing...

Keeping Out the Cold

The winter chill has finally set in and for owners of older, solid walled properties, the effects will be particularly keenly felt. Just 3%...

Building energy saving insulation in UK homes

The Energy Saving Trust examine solid wall insulation and what opportunities it has for UK homes along with what households should consider. It goes without...

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