Sustainable Construction News
The latest sustainable construction news including design and management of buildings; materials performance; construction technology and processes; energy and resource efficiency in building, operation and maintenance.
UKCW makes welcome return to Birmingham
UK Construction Week (UKCW) made a welcome return to the NEC in October, with a string of exclusive launches, a star-studded line-up of speakers, international pavilions from across the globe and a host of new features across three busy days
Laing O’Rourke emission targets approved by SBTI
SBTI have approved Laing O'Rourke's emission targets after announcing an update to them. Read more about what this means for the Group here.
How can the construction industry meet the Future Homes Standard regulations in 2025?
Darren York, director of EPS Trenchless Solutions, discusses the Future Homes Standard and meeting the requirements. Read what he shares here.
Heritage and listed buildings: Window retrofit checklist
Selectaglaze offers a handy window retrofit checklist to make retrofitting heritage or listed building projects easier.
Arup study raises concerns about sustainability in Manchester development
A study by Arup has shown that sustainability in Manchester is a 'particular concern' and may be a shortcoming.
COWI appointed to help bring sustainable heat to Dublin Docklands
The RPS Group has appointed COWI to assist in delivering sustainable heat to homes and buildings in Dublin's Docklands.
First construction sector climate guide to be produced
The first construction sector climate guide is to be produced, allowing for guided management of climate change risks in land development.
Secure your tickets for the Specifier Summit 2024
As the inaugural Specifier Summit (7 November) draws closer, learn more about who’ll be there, and the value in what they’ll have to say.
Liverpool Sustainable Property Group conference reveals key learnings
The Liverpool City Region Sustainable Property Group held their second annual conference, and have revealed the key findings from the meeting.
Met Office launches local authority climate service to aid planning
The Met Office has launched a new climate data service to help local authorities with construction planning.
Report urges prioritising nature recovery in construction
The Wildlife Trusts has published a report today urging Government and developers to prioritise nature recovery in construction.
Renew purchases Full Circle Group
Renew, the infrastructure maintenance company, has purchased Full Circle Group, the Netherlands-based onshore-wind infrastructure service company.
HS2 trial will test replacing cement with baked clay
The Skanska Costain STRABAG HS2 joint venture will trial the use of repurposed clay instead of cement to reduce carbon emissions.
How sustainability and innovation can help construction companies limit losses
As the construction industry slowly knits itself together for the future, Ryan Sian ACCA of RandD UK, writes about the gaps between sustainability, skills, and profitability.
Nature protection AI tool launched
A nature protection AI tool has been launched by The Sustainable Markets Initiative and AECOM, for use during infrastructure development.
Weclad alliance brings together façade specialists
Four major façade specialists across Europe are co-operating and have established the Weclad alliance, consolidating expertise.
Construction industry reacts to UK NZC Building Standard
The UK has launched the first cross-industry Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZC Building Standard), and experts in the industry have given their opinion.
UK’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings standard launches
The first agreed-upon methodology for net-zero buildings, the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, has launched today.
Tackling the green skills shortage
Amanda Lewis, programme leader for MSc Urban Planning at UCEM discusses the green skills shortage and how to tackle it.
1,000 days from launch, what is the Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard delivering?
The theme for Scotland's Climate Week 2024 is ‘Stories for Change’. In this article, Jamie Goth, Associate Director at the Scottish Futures Trust, looks at the success of the Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard so far.
New initiative Home Hero to improve access to retrofit
A new initiative, from Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd, will improve access to energy efficiency improvements.
Heat Pump Week launches across the UK
Starting today, 23/09, Heat Pump Week has begun across the UK, boosting awareness and progress in this sustainable heating technology.
How BIM drives sustainable stadia developments for Olympic Games
Building life after the Olympics is about learning lessons about legacy and the role of technology in creating sustainable stadia developments, states Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the operate & manage division, Nemetschek Group.
UK’s first ever 100% BREEAM score achieved
Property companies Wrenbridge and Buccleuch have been awarded the first ever 100% BREEAM score for Nova science, Oxford.
NBS report says greener projects are on the rise
NBS has released their latest research into greener projects, confirming that their numbers are increasing over time.
Graphene@Manchester receives £400,000 for concrete research
Graphene@Manchester have received a fund of £400,000 from Innovate UK to boost their development and production of sustainable concrete.