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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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Why Britain’s nuclear planning reforms are a game-changer for energy-intensive industries

The UK’s nuclear planning reforms could mark a major turning point in the journey to decarbonise energy-intensive sectors, writes Hannah Manson of Newcleo

Reframing sustainability: How green homes can revolutionise Britain’s housing market

Ben Standing and Felicity Zakers, from Browne Jacobson, discuss how the needs for more housing can coincide with reaching climate goals.

Homes overheating: Time for a national strategy?

How big is the problem of overheating in homes and what can we do to mitigate the effects? Andrew Nash, Nuaire divisional manager, takes a look

INWED25: Top awards in UK-wide ICE CityZen competitions won by three all-girl teams

On International Women in Engineering Day, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is proud to announce that for the first time, the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in its UK-wide CityZen Award are all female students.

Yellow heat health alert prompts Actis reminder on heat-deflecting properties of insulation

With temperatures predicted to reach 33 degrees in parts of England this weekend, and a yellow heat health alert issued for most of the country, insulation specialist Actis is reminding builders, merchants and specifiers of the role insulation has to play in helping mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.

Smart Buildings Group relaunched as UK is poised to lead smart energy manufacturing market

At a parliamentary reception this week, trade association BEAMA relaunched the Smart Buildings Group and urged government to support industry and the supply chain in driving smart energy manufacturing.

Councils’ race to net zero is too slow, warns Climate Emergency UK

Climate Emergency UK has published the second edition of the Council Climate Action Scorecards, assessing all UK councils on their progress towards net zero- and has found that only 16% appear to be on track to meet 2030 targets.

Environmental Delivery Plans: Will they deliver?

James Clark, partner in the Planning & Environment team at law firm Foot Anstey, examines the Planning & Infrastructure Bill’s proposals for Environmental Delivery Plans.

Building on net zero momentum: highlights from Utility Week Live 2025

Discover insights from this year’s Utility Week Live, including the impact of GB Energy and the overall strength of the UK’s net zero push – along with concerns about political disruption.

Sizewell C to receive £14.2bn government investment

The government has announced an investment of more than £14bn into Sizewell C, creating around 10,000 jobs.

BREEAM Awards 2025 winners announced

The winners of the BREEAM awards 2025 have been announced with entries coming from all over the UK and Europe.

UK tech decarbonises Gibraltar with dynamic simulation engine

Gibraltar has appointed a UK climate tech firm to roll out Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) technology that will facilitate net-zero design of new buildings, compliant with local building regulations.

The rise of circular construction platforms: Myth or market disruptor?

A new study has investigated the state of circular construction platforms in the UK, and the role they could play with some development.

Concrete’s carbon footprint problem and what you can do about it

Concrete is the most consumed material on Earth after water. It shapes our cities, infrastructure and homes - but at a significant environmental cost, writes Sarah Walker, senior architect product specialist at Vectorworks.

Insulation specialist Actis creates brochure highlighting sustainability ethos

Pan-European insulation specialist Actis has created a 160-page document outlining details of the sustainability credentials of its products and manufacturing processes to highlight the steps it is taking to reduce the industry's impact on the environment.

Actis’ performance gap CPD celebrates a decade of thermal bridging education

A RIBA-approved CPD designed to help construction professionals combat thermal bridging is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

New RTPI net zero guidance launched for town planners

New RTPI net zero guidance has been published, clarifying integrating net zero at the planning stage and calling for policy reform.

Copper pipes and heat pumps, a sustainable duo

By prioritising copper in heat pump systems, stakeholders can meet the demands of today while anticipating the challenges of tomorrow, delivering homes that are not only compliant but also resilient and sustainable for generations to come.

Data centre boom: Assessing supply chain strains amid unprecedented demand

AI is powering a boom in demand for data centres – but can supply chains withstand the pressure? Nikki Venetsanakis, head of advanced tech, UK & Europe at Rider Levett Bucknall, takes a look.

Wind farm ‘blow’ prompts reminder to focus on fabric first in battle for net zero

While the recent axing of a major offshore wind farm project is a major blow to the government's' clean power target, a key driver in the fight for net zero must always be to focus on ‘fabric first', says European insulation specialist Actis.

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