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Shaping sustainable construction’s future: Futurebuild 2024 makes unprecedented impact

As we say goodbye to yet another successful year at Futurebuild, it is time to reflect on the key highlights, game-changing moments and the lasting impact of Futurebuild 2024.

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Biodiversity Net Gain requirements: The countdown is on

With Biodiversity Net Gain requirements becoming mandatory this year, Ross Jarvis, associate in the Real Estate Team at UK Law firm Michelmores, looks at the practical steps developers can take to prepare.

Switch to HVO Green D+ fuel enables Rye Group to achieve carbon neutral status

Rye Group's switch to HVO Green D+ fuel from standard red diesel within all machinery and the entire fleet of company vehicles represents a reduction of over 92% of carbon emissions.

What role does soil reuse have to play in construction’s sustainable future?

Ross Goodband, senior geo-environmental engineer at multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard, unearths the compliance pitfalls to avoid and the pathways to take to ensure soil reuse does not become a recycling afterthought.

Reducing construction’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels

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.

Lower Otter Restoration Project: How nature-based solutions can help us adapt to climate change

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.

An aggregate approach to decarbonisation in construction

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.

Retrofitting UK homes could cost £156bn to reach future regulations

Analysis by Outra has shown that over 19m homes in the UK have an EPC rating of D or lower and that retrofitting UK homes could cost up to £156bn.

How can the civil engineering industry become more green?

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.

Balfour Beatty and Holtec team up to deliver new UK nuclear reactors

Balfour Beatty and Holtec Britain have signed a memorandum of understanding for the planning advancement of new reactors in the UK.

Local communities could benefit as onshore wind projects ban is lifted

As the government announces a consultation on onshore wind projects, Vicki Redman of Womble Bond Dickinson explores how local communities could benefit.

Sustainable action not fast enough, Sustainable Futures Report finds

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.

Less talk and more action for industry to meet net zero targets

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.

United Utilities phasing out of fossil fuels to be supported by Costain

Costain has been appointed to support United Utilities phasing out fossil fuels within their network, part of their journey to net zero.

COP27 and the built environment: Industry experts asses where construction stands

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.

BAM commits to HVO fuel to decarbonise operations

BAM has confirmed that it will commit to HVO fuels as a a key part of its decarbonising strategy, helping it to achieve net zero by 2026.

Energy relief funding for schools does not go far enough, experts say

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.

Ten HS2 construction sites go completely diesel-free

HS2 has exceeded sustainability targets as ten construction sites go diesel-free completely, ahead of schedule.

BAM’s integrated facilities management business attains platinum sustainability award

The SFMI assessment has awarded BAM’s integrated facilities management business platinum, the highest grade achievable.

Nemetschek Group tackles energy crisis with Spacewell energy solution

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.

Government announces series of steps to bolster UK’s energy independence

A renewed nuclear program and Energy Bill are part of new government measures to help secure the UK's energy independence.

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