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Actis reminds builders of cost-saving efficiencies to be made as winter hits

With the recent cold snap a taste of the winter to come, Actis is reminding builders of the cost savings and health benefits they can generate for householders by ensuring their homes are well-insulated.

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Insulation innovation: Actis’ sustainable products and membranes

Actis has been known for its innovative approach to developing insulation products since its inception as a pioneer of multifoils in 1980.

York builder praises healthy, easy handling, mess-free Actis Hybrid range

A York builder who has seen growing demand for loft conversions says using Actis Hybrid insulation and membranes helps him avoid mess and waste and work more efficiently.

Barratt Redrow set to deliver UK’s largest net zero carbon housing development

With a projected total of 576 new homes, Cosmeston Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales will be the UK's largest net zero carbon housing development.

Three companies win contracts to be part of £2.9bn Infrastructure Delivery Partnership at Sellafield

Costain, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and Hochtief (UK) Construction have signed contracts worth a total of £2.9bn as part of a Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP).

Warm at work, cold at home: What makes home retrofit difficult?

Lucy Bruzzone, built environment lead at CISL, discusses the factors that makes home retrofit more difficult than office retrofit.

World’s first hydrogen digger deployed to Lower Thames Crossing

The world's first hydrogen digger to be deployed on site is at the Lower Thames Crossing, performing survey work on the Kent site.

ECITB provide online decarbonisation resource for Welsh Water

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has created free e-learning content for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to support a net-zero transition.

The BIO4EEB Project: Sustainable insulation based on PLA foams

Manuel Asensio, researcher in Construction and Renewable Energy at AIMPLAS, discusses the benefits of the BIO4EEB project.

Grey water recycling in new housing: The missing piece of the puzzle in the Future Homes Standard

Ben Standing, partner in planning and environment at Browne Jacobson, discusses how the recycling of grey water could contribute to the FHS.

UK’s first carbon capture cement plant to be built in Wales

The first carbon capture cement plant in the UK is to be built into Padeswood cement works, North Wales, backed by government investment.

Calls for urgent action at CIOB sustainability conference

The CIOB sustainability conference saw more than 200 participants come together to discuss environmental crises.

CO2 reductions must double to meet UK net-zero targets

A new European Climate Neutrality Observatory report says that construction must double their efforts to hit UK net-zero targets.

Retrofit occupant education must take priority, say BSRIA

The BSRIA has released new research findings that most construction professionals are not prioritising retrofit occupant education.

First phase of £10m school retrofit delivered

GRAHAM has completed the first phase of a £10m school retrofit at Brunstane Primary School, with scope for completion next year.

Hottest summer on record underlines need to keep homes cool, says Actis

With the Met Office confirming that 2025 was the hottest summer on record, insulation specialist Actis says keeping homes cool in summer is more important than ever – both for health and comfort reasons and to reduce the need for electricity-guzzling air conditioning.

Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall secure slots on SP Energy Networks strategic framework

Seven contractors including Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall Construction have secured places on SP Energy Networks' multi-billion pound framework for replacing long distance electricity systems across Scotland.

Mitigating impact: The role of sustainability in modern cladding solutions

Simon Buckmaster, Operations Manager from James Hardie, explores the environmental performance of modern cladding solutions.

Actis uses bee motif to illustrate how its products are inspired by nature

Insulation specialist Actis has launched a visual bee motif campaign to illustrate how its products have been inspired by nature, are good for the planet and make life more comfortable for installers and homeowners.

Environmental savings, social expenditures: Who is footing the bill for solar panels on new homes?

The government’s “rooftop revolution” promises solar panels on nearly all new homes. But, writes Mark Greatholder and Aliki Zeri of Foot Anstey, the legislative gaps already burn brightly.

Eco-efficient retrofitting: How rural heritage buildings can drive the UK’s sustainable built environment

A new systematic review published in Energies by Bigiotti et al offers a compelling roadmap for sustainability in rural heritage buildings.

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