Data from The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) shows that construction directly accounts for approximately 10% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. In this article, William Tebbit, CEO of Green Biofuels, explains how reducing the construction industry’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels is not a question of how but when.
With the world increasingly looking for ways to tackle the challenges brought about by climate change, the need for nature-based solutions to help improve our environment is more apparent than ever, explains PACCo, founders of the Lower Otter Restoration Project.
James de La Salle, Partner at CIL, argues that there is no one answer to decarbonisation across the European housing sector, and a blended approach of measures is required to achieve decarbonisation in construction.
Environmental solutions and safeguarding our planet for future generations have always been at the forefront of projects undertaken by Land & Water. James Maclean, CEO of the UK’s leading wet civil engineering firm, explains what steps the civil engineering industry can take to clean up its act.
As the government announces a consultation on onshore wind projects, Vicki Redman of Womble Bond Dickinson explores how local communities could benefit.
As the conversation around sustainability in the construction sector heats up, the NBS Sustainable Futures report has discovered that 15% of construction professionals believe their organisations are likely to miss the 2050 net zero deadline. Lee Jones, head of manufacturing solutions at NBS explains.
Sustainability has been a major focus in the construction industry for many years, with businesses pledging their support for the environmental agenda. However, with ambitious deadlines looming, the industry must move beyond talk to meet net zero targets, Dan Allison, divisional director, Net Zero Buildings, explains.
Industry professionals reflect and share their predictions on COP27 and the built environment, highlighting some of the key talking points, takeaways and actions needed to reduce emissions levels within the construction industry.
The government has announced energy relief funding for schools and colleges to be spent on energy efficiency upgrades, but experts say a nationwide retrofitting scheme is needed.
The Nemetschek Group responds to the energy crisis with the Spacewell Energy solution (Dexma), enabling the energy-efficient operation of facilities and helping companies save operational costs and increase revenues.
Understanding our building usage is a key enabler to deliver an inclusive net zero built environment, says Paul Dodd, head of infrastructure technology at the Scottish Futures Trust.
The new ECO+ scheme, announced by business and energy secretary Grant Shapps, will help millions of people across the country bring down energy costs and better insulate their homes.
