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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
Reducing construction co2 emissions
The Construction Climate Challenge has selected two new research projects that aim to come up with solutions on reducing construction CO2 emissions
Reports criticise government’s attempt to cut emissions
A series of reports from the Committee on Climate Change have warned the government is failing in its commitment to cut emissions and develop the UK’s heating policies…
Ten per cent pay rise for electricians
Electricians are set to see more than a 10 per cent increase due to a four-year wage deal…
A four-year deal has been agreed between...
Without the zero carbon homes standard can we achieve carbon reduction?
The vision of zero carbon homes is not all lost according to Mike Foster, CE at the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA)...
In December 2006,...
A rare opportunity to ‘turn the tide’
Oliver Johnson, Policy Executive at Environmental Industries Commission outlines the challenges caused by flooding and highlights details from the Turning the Tide report...
Previously occasional,...
Is UK energy safer within the European Union?
Dr Kerry Mashford, Chief Executive of the National Energy Foundation, examines what the EU Referendum vote could mean for the future of UK energy...
Lobbyist call for SuDS clause in Housing Bill
Civil engineers and architects are lobbying to ensure housing legislation will protect homes from flooding…
A number of organisations have joined together to ensure flood...
Behind the facade – developing BIM for aluminium
Justin Furness, Technical Director for the Council for Aluminium in Building outlines how the sector is faring in terms of BIM adoption for their...
Six tips to transform your office’s energy management
Thomas Svensson, EMEA Managing Director at EnerNOC provides six key points to develop smarter energy management…
Global energy markets are forever shifting in response to...
Six tips to transform your office’s energy management
Thomas Svensson, EMEA Managing Director at EnerNOC provides six key points to develop smarter energy management…Â
Global energy markets are forever shifting in response to...
Insulating liquid project boosts energy efficiency
Researchers are developing windows that provide highly efficient solar energy and heat by using insulating liquid…
The European Commission’s flagship research fund Horizon 2020 is...
Has the government given up on energy efficiency?
There were numerous blows delivered during the Autumn Statement and Spending Review earlier this week, but the energy efficiency sector suffered significantly. Planning and...
Spending Review: Infrastructure comes out streets ahead
At the heart of the government’s Spending Review today was a commitment to developing the infrastructure of the nation. Planning and Building Control Today...
Planning and Building Control Today Northern Ireland – Issue 5
Welcome to the September edition of Planning and Building Control Today – Northern Ireland.
There is widespread feeling that the UK’s housing shortage can only be properly addressed with...
Planning and Building Control Today Scotland – Issue 5
Welcome to the September edition of Planning and Building Control Today – Scotland.
In this edition, we take a look at the housing crisis affecting...
Manchester University plans £350m engineering campus
Outline plans to invest £350m to create a new engineering campus have been put forward by the University of Manchester…
A new ambitious engineering campus...
Concrete strengthens resilience to fire and floods
Engineering resilience needn’t be rocket science. The challenge for designers is to be aware of the issues, and to think ahead, as Jenny Burridge...
Planning and engagement for growth
Stuart Mearns, Head of Planning and Rural Development for Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park details the wider benefits of investing in engagement...
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...
Investment in energy efficiency
Paul King, Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council highlights why infrastructure investments for energy efficiency should be a priority for the government…
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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
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
PROFILE: Tough But Smart
OKI multifunction printers can help solve the space challenge on site says Andrew Hall, marketing manager Oki Systems UK…
As anyone in the construction business...
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...
Ecobuild: Sustainability policy, BIM, and more
Lisa Carnwell, Editor for PBC Today submits her first thoughts on day one of Ecobuild...
As any 'Ecobuilder' will know, the challenge is to miss...