HomeEnergy News

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.

Energy News

The Latest Efficiency & Sustainable Energy News

The Latest Construction Sector Energy News

BESA calls for better residential cooling

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is citing recent heatwaves as a clear sign of the urgent need for improved residential cooling, advocating for increased incentives to support heat pump installations in overheating homes.

Actis upgrades construction details library to help ensure as-built performance

Insulation specialist Actis has upgraded its library of construction details to help architects and builders ensure their projects perform thermally in real life just as planned at the design stage.

Why smart building management systems are now critical for sustainable urban growth

Carl Henriksen, CEO of managed IT specialist OryxAlign, explains why smarter building management systems (SBMS) are essential for ensuring smarter and greener urban infrastructure.

Is whole life carbon assessment the missing piece in net zero standards?

Jonathon Hill, director of Enevo Building Compliance, explores whether the pilot standards due to come in later this year are fit for purpose.

New Retrofit System Reform Advisory Panel established to create new framework

The Retrofit Advisory Panel has been established by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in response to several instances of poor-quality solid wall insulation installations that necessitated remediation or repair.

Public sector to miss 2035 decarbonisation targets, new report claims

Only a quarter of public sector stakeholders believe the UK government’s decarbonisation targets are achievable, according to a Pagabo survey.

CISL partner with The Crown Estate to tackle sustainability in buildings

The CISL partnership with The Crown Estate to encourage innovation and collaboration in sustainable construction.

Pilot project of ultra-low carbon cement launched

Tarmac and CRH Ventures launch pilot project in partnership with Material Evolution of its ultra-low carbon cement, MevoCem.

Retrofit 25: What’s stopping us – and what are the solutions?

As we face the mounting challenges of net zero, economic uncertainty and social inequality, the need to retrofit our existing building stock has never been clearer or more urgent, says Rachael Owens, co-director, National Retrofit Hub.

Why Scotland needs a National Existing Buildings Database

As Scotland moves towards its 2045 net zero targets, the need for large-scale retrofit of our existing buildings has never been more urgent

Hottest June and third heatwave spark reminder about heat-reflecting insulation

With June being recognised as the hottest on record in England and a third heatwave imminent, insulation specialist Actis is repeating its message that insulation can help mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.

Connections Reform evidence submission window open for clean energy projects

Until 23:59 on 29 July, energy generation and demand projects with an existing connections agreement can begin submitting evidence to the Connections Reform process at National Energy System Operator(NESO).

National Wealth Fund makes major carbon capture investment into cement and lime

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced an investment of £28.6m into the world's largest carbon capture project for the cement and lime industry through the National Wealth Fund.

Achieving net zero buildings: A practical pathway for the construction industry

A new report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Arup sets out how property owners and policymakers can take action now to meet emissions targets

Ofgem approves £24bn investment for 80 new energy projects

Energy regulator for the UK, the Office of Gas & Electricity Markets (Ofgem), has granted initial approval to 80 energy projects to upgrade Britain's electricity supergrid and maintain gas infrastructure.

[VIDEO] Government rejects Morocco-UK power cable project

The £25bn Morocco-UK power cable project, which would bring solar and wind energy from the Sahara to the UK, has been blocked by the government in favour of homegrown energy solutions.

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.

Related News

Construction Services

Advertisements

Energy

Featured Energy News