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Impact of Part L and the Future Homes Standard on timber frame housebuilding

The Future Homes Standard is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy - and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance.

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ECITB provide online decarbonisation resource for Welsh Water

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has created free e-learning content for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to support a net-zero transition.

The BIO4EEB Project: Sustainable insulation based on PLA foams

Manuel Asensio, researcher in Construction and Renewable Energy at AIMPLAS, discusses the benefits of the BIO4EEB project.

Grey water recycling in new housing: The missing piece of the puzzle in the Future Homes Standard

Ben Standing, partner in planning and environment at Browne Jacobson, discusses how the recycling of grey water could contribute to the FHS.

UK’s first carbon capture cement plant to be built in Wales

The first carbon capture cement plant in the UK is to be built into Padeswood cement works, North Wales, backed by government investment.

Calls for urgent action at CIOB sustainability conference

The CIOB sustainability conference saw more than 200 participants come together to discuss environmental crises.

CO2 reductions must double to meet UK net-zero targets

A new European Climate Neutrality Observatory report says that construction must double their efforts to hit UK net-zero targets.

Retrofit occupant education must take priority, say BSRIA

The BSRIA has released new research findings that most construction professionals are not prioritising retrofit occupant education.

First phase of £10m school retrofit delivered

GRAHAM has completed the first phase of a £10m school retrofit at Brunstane Primary School, with scope for completion next year.

Hottest summer on record underlines need to keep homes cool, says Actis

With the Met Office confirming that 2025 was the hottest summer on record, insulation specialist Actis says keeping homes cool in summer is more important than ever – both for health and comfort reasons and to reduce the need for electricity-guzzling air conditioning.

Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall secure slots on SP Energy Networks strategic framework

Seven contractors including Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall Construction have secured places on SP Energy Networks' multi-billion pound framework for replacing long distance electricity systems across Scotland.

Mitigating impact: The role of sustainability in modern cladding solutions

Simon Buckmaster, Operations Manager from James Hardie, explores the environmental performance of modern cladding solutions.

Actis uses bee motif to illustrate how its products are inspired by nature

Insulation specialist Actis has launched a visual bee motif campaign to illustrate how its products have been inspired by nature, are good for the planet and make life more comfortable for installers and homeowners.

Environmental savings, social expenditures: Who is footing the bill for solar panels on new homes?

The government’s “rooftop revolution” promises solar panels on nearly all new homes. But, writes Mark Greatholder and Aliki Zeri of Foot Anstey, the legislative gaps already burn brightly.

Eco-efficient retrofitting: How rural heritage buildings can drive the UK’s sustainable built environment

A new systematic review published in Energies by Bigiotti et al offers a compelling roadmap for sustainability in rural heritage buildings.

Integrated retrofit for resilience: Why the UK must act now

Britain’s housing stock is ill-equipped for the effects of a warming world, meaning the work to futureproof the built environment through retrofit must begin today, writes Annisa Sekaringtias, programme manager at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

The Drastic Project: Reducing whole life carbon and increasing circularity in the built environment

Rachael Twigg, of the WGBC, discusses Drastic's quest for increased circularity, sustainability and affordability in the built environment.

Actis celebrates creating ‘products that are good for you and good for the planet’

Hybris from Actis is Europe’s only Cradle to Cradle Certified reflective insulation.

Balfour Beatty awarded positions on £59bn National Grid supply framework

A new National Grid supply framework worth £59bn has been launched, with Balfour Beatty securing two lots.

Living Labs prove innovation is driving retrofit resilience

James Cole, chief innovation officer at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) discusses their new Living Lab programme.

Heat-reflecting insulation could help ease discomfort as fourth heatwave hits UK

In the middle of the fourth heatwave of the year in England, insulation specialist Actis is reminding specifiers that installing certain types of insulation can actually help reduce the impact of extreme temperatures.

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