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Why a “retrofit skills revolution” would be a triple win

An urgent retrofit skills revolution must be locally led and nationally funded, says Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at climate solutions charity Ashden.

Net Zero Built Environment Council launched by McKinsey

McKinsey has launched a new cross-sector coalition of industry stakeholders named as the Net Zero Built Environment Council.

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard coalition opens call for evidence

Once developed, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will provide a single agreed definition and methodology for the industry to determine what constitutes a net zero carbon building.

Part L 2021: Putting SaaS at the heart of photographic evidence

Maria Hudson, CMO at Zutec looks at what’s new with the Part L 2021 Building Regulations and how a SaaS platform can help ensure mandatory photographic evidence compliance.

Why the UK needs a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

David Partridge, chair of the UK’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, discusses the development of a common standard in the UK built environment, and why it will be vital for both the industry – and the planet.

Compromising net zero strategies is not the answer to the economic crisis

A new report from Turner & Townsend argues that as fraught economic conditions make clients cautious, compromising net zero strategies isn’t the answer.

Bentley Systems announces decarbonisation and sustainability talks at COP27

Bentley Systems has announced that it will present on decarbonisation and climate resilience at COP27, the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference.

Retrofitting: One solution to the energy, cost of living and climate crises

Retrofitting, and increasing the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) of the existing housing stock is one the most significant challenges (and opportunities) to reaching net zero, reducing energy bills and improving public health, says David Barnes, policy and public affairs manager at the Chartered Institute of Building.

Saint-Gobain signs major renewable electricity supply agreement with TotalEnergies in North America

A renewable electricity supply agreement (or PPA, power purchase agreement) for solar power has been signed between Saint-Gobain and TotalEnergies.

WorldGBC launches new industry guide on Climate Change Resilience in the Built Environment

The WorldGBC has launched today (26 October 2022) a new industry guide on ‘Climate Change Resilience in the Built Environment’, which illustrates effective and practical steps which can be taken to adapt and build resilience to the changing climate.

RICS Sustainability Report: Bold action needed on net zero

With an increased appetite for sustainable commercial property, more must be done to progress decarbonisation, argues RICS sustainability analyst Kisa Zehra.

Living walls provide the answer to biodiversity net gain demands

Steve McIntyre, principal urban environment consultant at biophilic infrastructure specialists ANS Global, takes the perplexity out of new biodiversity net gain requirements with green solutions, such as living walls.

UK areas where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings revealed

New data from Spring and Propalt has revealed the areas in the UK where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings, with Cleethorpes scoring highest.

Creating sustainable heating networks for the long term

Mark Dowdeswell, senior category manager at Uponor, explains why district heating networks offer housebuilders and developers a viable way to decarbonise their housing stock and help to reduce energy bills for residents.

Energy Prices Bill launched by Government to support households and businesses

The Energy Prices Bill has been introduced to Parliament, to provide support for consumers in response to the cost-of-living crisis.

How will AI technology drive the digital energy revolution?

In this article, Wondrwall explains to PBC Today the need for the increased use of AI and automation in the pathway to net zero and the digital energy revolution.

Tackling urban heatwaves: Delivering the UK’s first climate resilient ‘Smart City’

In this article, Barny Evans, sustainability director at Turley explains to PBC Today how processes and systems to address the effects of climate change can be reformed to tackle 'urban heatwaves' and the impact of a rising climate on city infrastructure.

Extreme heat in homes: How can our buildings and their occupants prepare?

In this article, Tom Garrigan, technical director at BSRIA explains how climate change and extreme heat in homes are changing the way that buildings need to perform in the future.

How Willmott Dixon Interiors is creating greener community spaces

In this article, Willmott Dixon Interiors explains how the company is meeting sustainability targets and creating a greener community through their 'industry leading' Now or Never sustainability strategy.

BAM sets new carbon reduction target of net zero by 2026

BAM’s UK & Ireland businesses have set an ambitious carbon target to become net zero by 2026 in their direct operations.

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