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.
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.
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.
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.
James Clark, partner in the Planning & Environment team at law firm Foot Anstey, examines the Planning & Infrastructure Bill’s proposals for Environmental Delivery Plans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee report states that efforts to decarbonise UK homes have been significantly hampered - the skills crisis, assurance failures, and poorly designed retrofit schemes all feature in the report.
Touted as the first of its first-of-its-kind, the Octopus 'Tenant Power' tariff shares the benefits of clean energy fairly between tenants and landlords.
