With the recent cold snap a taste of the winter to come, Actis is reminding builders of the cost savings and health benefits they can generate for householders by ensuring their homes are well-insulated.
This week’s budget announcement that a scheme designed to fund energy efficiency measures for those on low incomes will not be renewed next year means the government’s delayed Warm Homes Plan must be published in early 2026, says insulation specialist Actis.
Combining tenure shift with retrofit could transform housing market weakness into an opportunity for systemic renewal, writes Becci Taylor, director and retrofit at scale business leader for UKIMEA at Arup.
Kaziwe Kaulule, managing director of Holcim UK’s aggregates and CDM divisions, explains how further embracing circularity in construction is an essential step towards making sustainable building practices the industry standard.
Sources speaking to the Guardian indicated that heat pump subsidies will be cut back significantly in efforts to make savings for the government- but industry voices have warned it will only slow down the transition from gas boilers.
Marketing, innovation and management teams from Actis in France have been discussing next steps in the insulation specialist’s innovation journey with colleagues from the UK and Ireland at a meeting at its French HQ.
Upgrading old and inefficient Heat Interface Units is an investment in long-term efficiency and a low-carbon future, writes Charlie Mowbray of Ideal Heating
A Dorset-based business consultant with a raft of building conversions under his belt is converting a barn for his family to live in – and loving his first foray into the Actis Hybrid range.
Mid Devon District Council will look into expanding solar panel installations on public buildings following successful results in reducing carbon emissions at three leisure centres.
The construction industry’s current linear model – extract, build, dispose – is no longer a sustainable operating model, says Geert Van Kelecom, sustainability manager at Equitone by Etex.
Climate Emergency UK has released The Local Climate Report: State of UK council climate action, containing the key headline statistics from the 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards alongside in-depth analysis from sector experts.
A manufacturing trial in Melbourne has produced low carbon concrete roof tiles using coal ash and glass waste, creating a lighter and more fire resistant material.
Storm Benjamin is the latest meteorological reminder of the importance of constructing roofs which can withstand extreme weather conditions, says insulation specialist Actis, whose insulating breather membrane Boost R Hybrid Roof is BRE-approved for use in even the windiest parts of the UK.
