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CCC report says UK homes unfit for climate change challenges
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has urged the Government to improve the quality of UK homes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Boosting the UK’s climate resiliency through digital skills
Stephanie Baxter, head of policy at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, explores how the UK can boost its climate resiliency through digital skills.
How can data overcome challenges in the construction industry?
Alex Coles, head of data insights and knowledge management at Sisk, discusses the role that data has to play in attracting new talent to the construction industry, tackling the net zero challenge and ensuring framework partners deliver the best results.
The role of technology in safeguarding global infrastructure and mitigating climate...
Global infrastructure is facing pressure like never before. Growing populations, time, and the impact of global warming are putting our built environment to the test - and it’s a test it’s currently failing, explains Andrea Bartoli, chief technology officer at Worldsensing.
How can the construction industry progress towards net-zero amid challenges?
Amidst a global call for environmental accountability, the construction industry's significant carbon footprint is under scrutiny. A study from Judy Too and Obuks Ejohwomu, University of Manchester, exposes a critical gap: buildings are still not designed within sectoral carbon budgets, hindering progress towards net-zero.
Addressing the climate action gap: Key insights from Ramboll’s Sustainable Buildings...
There is widespread recognition of the importance of sustainability, but insights from Ramboll’s Sustainable Buildings Market Study highlights several gaps between ambitions and actionable strategies. Scott Brookes, director at Ramboll, takes a look.
Navigating a turbulent construction economy: Challenges and opportunities amidst uncertain times
In this article, Rebecca Larkin, head of Construction Research at the Construction Products Association (CPA) explores the challenges and future of the construction economy amidst a turbulent economic climate.
Stay ahead of 2023’s challenges with the Imerso Construction Playbook
Imerso outlines the 6 best tactics to succeed against the challenges facing the industry in the 2023 Construction Playbook
Adapting the built environment: How proper building insulation can tackle the...
In this article, Keith Anderson, technical development and regulatory affairs director for Kingspan Insulation Australia explores how adapting the built environment with building insulation can help to tackle the UK's warming climate.
George Clarke announces winners of the EcoFix Challenge
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has announced the winners of EcoFix, a design challenge by MOBIE (Ministry of Building Innovation and Education).
ORR urges Network Rail to tackle climate risks in 2023 safety...
The Office for Rail and Road (ORR) has urged Network Rail to make changes to mitigate the risks posed by climate change, in their 2023 health and safety report.
Understanding how Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs) will change the construction industry
Daniel Parsons, environment associate director and Laura Martin, senior environment consultant, Atkins, explore how the new Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs) will deliver an outcomes-based approach to developments.
The Met Office launches new Climate Data Portal
The Met Office has launched its new Climate Data Portal to help AEC organisations respond to climate change.
Climate change’s influence on construction insurance in the UK and the...
Climate change is reshaping the construction industry in the UK, with more frequent and intense extreme weather events posing risks to property and construction projects. In this article, Build Warranty® delve into how the construction insurance sector is proactively responding to these challenges.
Beating the odds: how firms can face up to construction market...
Group vice president of Deltek Neil Davidson examines the construction market challenges facing the industry and what action firms can take.
SFS sustainability goals: How the construction industry is tackling climate change
James Gooder, business unit manager at SFS, explains why the construction industry needs to move with the times to hit net zero targets, alongside how forward-thinking global businesses like SFS are meeting their own sustainability goals.
How a connected digital twin can help increase climate resilience
Combining asset data into a connected digital twin can give asset owners across energy, water and telecoms networks a better understanding of the risk of extreme weather events caused by climate change, allowing them to take action.
Recession resilience- what construction can learn from historic challenges
Adrian Buttress, managing director of specialist supplier PermaGroup, describes why the construction industry is more recession resilient than you might think.
The Water Discovery Challenge calls for new innovators to help to...
The Water Discovery Challenge is calling on innovators from outside the water industry to put forward new ideas for tackling the sector’s biggest challenges. Jeannette Henderson, principal of the Ofwat Innovation Fund, explains.
Why the town planner is key to embedding climate change resilience
Embedding climate resilience won’t happen, argues Atkins Associate Directors Viral Desai and Catalina Galego Lopez, without our town planners - the people that bring economics, data-informed strategies and the environment together to build a sustainable future for tomorrow.
Digital tools for architects to combat population growth and climate change
Håvard Haukeland, co-founder of Spacemaker and senior director at Autodesk, explores how data as a digital tool for architects can help tackle the challenges of urban design in the face of population growth and climate change.
Eco-Fix Challenge invites young people to innovate retrofitting solutions with George...
Grimshaw, MACE and MOBIE, George Clarke's education charity are inviting young people to imagine new energy-efficiency solutions in the Eco-Fix Challenge.
Digital Twins: The answer to urban decarbonisation and a climate-resilient future
In this piece, Linda Wade, CEO of Spinview, will look at how visually intelligent digital twins can tackle urban decarbonisation and support decision-makers within the built environment in a climate-resilient future.
Lower Otter Restoration Project: How nature-based solutions can help us adapt...
With the world increasingly looking for ways to tackle the challenges brought about by climate change, the need for nature-based solutions to help improve our environment is more apparent than ever, explains PACCo, founders of the Lower Otter Restoration Project.
The importance of optimising HVAC systems in today’s economic climate
As the energy and climate crises continue, optimising dynamic HVAC Systems will benefit building occupiers, owners and the planet.
Retrofitting: One solution to the energy, cost of living and climate...
Retrofitting, and increasing the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) of the existing housing stock is one the most significant challenges (and opportunities) to reaching net zero, reducing energy bills and improving public health, says David Barnes, policy and public affairs manager at the Chartered Institute of Building.