Pan-European insulation specialist Actis, which is determined to encourage more sustainable construction manufacturers, is keen to share its “doing more with less” and “inspired by nature” principles with fellow professionals.

A new report by NBS has shown that there is a worrying disconnect between consideration and addressing sustainability in architecture.

The Greener Homes Alliance phase 2 is officially launching today with Homes England and Octopus Real Estate to support SME housebuilders.

Returning for its second year on 15 April 2025, in partnership with Hive, the Heat Pump Summit will unite senior leaders from across the industry, central and local government to discuss the role of heat pumps in achieving net zero.

Navigate the advantages of recycled materials in civil engineering, from cost efficiency to eco-friendliness, and discover their transformative impact on construction.

Jane Goddard, managing director of building performance services and deputy CEO at BRE, outlines why waste management in the construction industry must evolve to meet the UK’s economic and environmental goals

Having the right data at the early stages of a project is crucial to reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero, writes Dr Lee Jones of Hubexo.

18 of the 25 brands under Aggregate Industries have rebranded to Holcim UK as part of a strategic shift

Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat has successfully reduced carbon emissions in a key part of its manufacturing process by 52.5% by switching to a demand responsive system.

UK Construction Week (UKCW) welcomes the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) to the 2025 events in London and Birmingham. This collaboration will see BESA play a key role in advancing discussions on achieving Net Zero in the building services sector and will contribute to shaping the future of sustainable construction.

UK Construction Week (UKCW) 2025 returns to ExCeL London from 7-9 May, marking its biggest edition yet as it celebrates a decade of construction innovation.

The Heat Pump Summit returns on 15 April 2025 at The Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

The National Federation of Builders has called for a change in direction for UK heat pumps after the seventh carbon budget.

UK Construction Week (UKCW) is pleased to announce a new partnership with CIBSE for its upcoming event at ExCeL London from 7-9 May 2025.

As we reach the first anniversary of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements for most planning applications of England, Samantha Willis, senior  biodiversity consultant at Ramboll, looks at the impact of the regulations and where the market will go next.

The seventh carbon budget has been established by the climate change committee, laying out plans for UK heat pumps and insulation.

Chris Whall, board director of the Logika Group, discusses the upcoming changes to the interactions between the built environment and natural environment.

The year ahead will bring several key developments that will shape the trends for sustainability in 2025, writes Funmi Tijani of Tunley Environmental.

A new environmentally friendly mortar has been developed by Newcastle University, reducing heat loss and plastic waste.

The Passivhaus Trust has published numbers showing that 1% of all UK new homes are Passivhaus projects, with new targets being set. .

We need a level playing field for calculating carbon, says Jenny Smith-Andrews, head of marketing at H+H UK, as  she explores the complexities of sustainable construction.

The European Heat Pump Association has released data showing that UK heat pump sales have grown, while the European average has shrunk.

Octopus Energy and gs8 have announced the start of the construction of their zero bills housing development, Carpenter's Yard.

Nature-inspired design is revolutionising civil engineering with sustainable, eco-friendly structures—discover how this innovation is transforming our built environment.

Insights from the Belgian housing market, as analysed in the paper 'The Cost of Sustainability in the Construction Sector – The Case of Family Houses in Belgium' by Douhard & Van Pottelsberghe (2023), provide valuable lessons for the UK housebuilding industry.

Energy efficiency and security, alongside health and comfort, will dominate conversations around high-performance homes in the coming year, writes Andy Mitchell, managing director at 21 Degrees.