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.
While the rise in take-up of domestic heat pumps is good news, the first port of call in the battle for net zero must always be improving a building's thermal fabric, says pan-European insulation specialist Actis.
Fire stopping specialist FSi Promat has successfully reduced carbon emissions in a key part of its manufacturing process by 52.5% by switching to a demand responsive system.
UK Construction Week (UKCW) welcomes the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) to the 2025 events in London and Birmingham. This collaboration will see BESA play a key role in advancing discussions on achieving Net Zero in the building services sector and will contribute to shaping the future of sustainable construction.
A seminar on the benefits of using Europe's only C2C Certified® reflective insulation along with its sister membranes is one of the highlights of an open day being held at the HQ of a leading timber frame manufacturer next month.
Issue 4.0 of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment reinforces industry commitments to cutting carbon emissions deep into the supply chain.
Designing the steel structures for a solar farm requires careful consideration many elements. Software tools and structural engineering principles play vital roles in these calculations, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the solar farm’s physical framework.
As the construction sector grapples with mounting pressure to address environmental concerns, London’s pioneering approach to managing emissions from construction equipment is setting new standards for the industry, writes James Bellinger, associate director at Arup.
