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ZERO Playbook: Setting the path to decarbonising construction

Decarbonising construction is a complex and challenging task. Industry group ZERO is working on a plain language playbook that will help everyone make the journey.

Construction starts on £7.4m extension to Leeds district heating network

A planned extension to Leeds’ district heating network will begin construction after being awarded Heat Networks Investment Project funding, adding 2,500 metres to the network.

Seddon pledges support for Friends of Energy House 2.0

Seddon has joined the University of Salford’s Friends of Energy House 2.0, which will create a STEM PhD studentship, local community initiatives and educational outreach programmes.

Making the stars align for building net zero carbon homes

As AIMCH, the UKs flagship collaborative R&D project, whose aim has been to develop, trial and scale up industrialised housing techniques ends, Stewart Dalgarno, its project director, reflects on its achievements and predicts what’s next on the agenda for building net zero carbon homes.

Energy price cap will increase to £3,549 says Ofgem

From 1 October 2022, the energy price cap will increase to £3,549 per year for dual fuel, Ofgem has announced.

Construction starts on EPC A-rated housing development in Bromsgrove

Living Space has begun construction at an EPC A-rated housing development worth £10m in Bromsgrove.

The role of climate intelligence in creating resilient infrastructure

In this article, Kate Rodger, head of customer success at Cervest explains to PBC Today the importance of climate intelligence in adapting our infrastructure to address the ongoing climate crisis.

Unpicking plastic greenwashing to improve accountability – starting with plastic pipes

Plastic’s questionable sustainability credentials mean we need to challenge recycling myths and examine ways to reduce our reliance on plastic pipes and other building materials, argues Andrew Surtees, co-founder of the Copper Sustainability Partnership.

Price cap surge exposes flaws in Government’s heating strategy

The expected surge in the energy price cap to an alleged £4,266 in January 2023 not only puts immense pressure on households but exposes flaws in the Government’s domestic heating strategy.

The role of the public sector in decarbonisation

The public sector faces a significant challenge in transitioning to net zero. The UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum recently held a panel discussion looking at some of the key issues including funding and the impact of the skills shortage.

Scope 3 emissions guidance to better enable achieving net zero buildings

The new Scope 3 emissions guidance sets out how the emissions of buildings in operation can achieve net zero carbon and meet COP26 carbon reduction targets.

Drought declared across England as 20m face water restrictions

The Environmental Agency declared a drought this lunchtime across eight major regions of England after the driest summer for half a century.

Scotland faces a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, says MSP at Green Home Festival

Scotland is facing a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights Patrick Harvie has warned.

CEO of BRE urges Tory leadership candidates to reaffirm net zero commitments

In an open letter to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, the CEO of BRE urges the Tory leadership candidates to recommit to decarbonising Britain’s buildings and reaching net zero targets.

How can the construction industry build towards a net zero future?

In May, the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee published a report calling for government action to help reduce CO2 emissions from construction, including the introduction of mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for buildings. Committee chair Philip Dunne MP discusses the need for action to build towards a net zero future.

Turner & Townsend to deliver decarbonisation works for Norfolk County Council

Turner & Townsend has been appointed to deliver a new programme of public sector decarbonisation works for Norfolk County Council's real estate.

Governments sets out further details of Energy Bills Support Scheme

The UK government has set out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme where millions of households will be eligible to receive a non-repayable discount of £400 on their energy bills this winter.

SWPA: Procuring energy efficiency measures

In this article, Emily Bull, client research officer at SWPA, explains how the second wave of the Social Housing Decarbonisation fund will enable associations to secure better housing energy efficiency measures.

Heat network projects funding to help 28,000 households ditch fossil fuels

Four heat network projects in England have been awarded £54m in government funding, to help shield homes and businesses from costly fossil fuels.

99% of electricians believe there are major risks with EV charging installations

A City and Guilds survey of 500 UK electricians has found that 99% of electricians understood there to be major risks associated with electrical vehicle charging work and only 28% have received specific training.

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