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.
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.
Sara Edmonds, co-director of the National Retrofit Hub, discusses Retrofit Connect, which aims to challenge top-down “waterfall” approaches to retrofit by putting communities at the heart of shaping their built environment.
The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA), the Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) and Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and others have joined forces to publish a Heat Pump Insulation Guide.
Aggreko has released a guide for construction managers which demystifies common misconceptions surrounding battery energy storage systems (BESS) and highlights the extent of the technology’s applications in the sector.
The Warm Homes Plan promises upgrades to thousands of homes – but how do we ensure it delivers lasting impact? Michael McLaughlin, group social value manager at LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG), explains why a strategic, long-term approach to social value is essential.
