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Trust and training gaps create barriers to heat pump adoption, research finds

UK households are open to adopting heat pumps, but significant barriers around knowledge, trust and installer training could make it harder to translate that appetite into widespread heat pump adoption.

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Hydrogen powered skyscraper to be constructed in Egypt

Forbes International Tower, set to be the first net-zero tower in the region, will start construction next year.

Electric ‘superhighway’ Eastern Green Link to be laid below seabed

Ofgem have given the go-ahead for the Eastern Green Link, a huge power cable between England and Scotland to take advantage of wind power.

Hottest day of the year sparks reminder of role of insulation in keeping cool

As parts of the UK see the hottest day of the year so far, Actis Insulation products not only retain heat in the winter- but reflect it in the summer.

New South London retrofit report to drive efforts towards net zero

The retrofit report follows a roundtable event led by the University of Roehampton, discussing retrofit recommendations for South London.

Grid infrastructure, skills, and supply chain should lead new industrial strategy

The new Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has already begun making bold policy gestures around its new industrial strategy. Charles Deacon, managing director at Eclipse Power Solutions, explains why grid infrastructure must be a priority.

How cement and concrete companies can contribute to a nature-positive economy

Akanksha Khatri, of the the World Economic Forum, looks at new guidance for the cement and concrete industry for a “nature-positive” economy.

Graphene@Manchester receives £400,000 for concrete research

Graphene@Manchester have received a fund of £400,000 from Innovate UK to boost their development and production of sustainable concrete.

Majority of engineers unfamiliar with overheating home regulations

Zehnder Group UK and CIBSE Journal have released a study into understanding of overheating homes, finding majority do not understand.

How reform can aid in the transition towards net zero standards in tenanted buildings

Fred Lee, senior counsel at Farrer & Co, examines how proposed legislative reforms can promote more sustainable tenanted buildings.

The UK’s progress towards a Passivhaus standard in new homes

A new report from the NHBC Foundation explores the UK’s progress towards adopting a Passivhaus standard, the barriers that remain in house building and the cultural shift required to embed the approach in new homes.

Addressing the UK energy crisis in a new political landscape

Oliver Johnson, assistant planner planning, environmental consenting and communities at AtkinsRéalis, reflects on the UK energy crisis and what the new Government plans to do differently.

Cellular glass insulation for inverted roofs

Achieving optimal performance for flat roofs involves several critical factors including thermal efficiency, waterproofing, drainage, fire safety and loadbearing capacity.

Reimagining building performance: CIBSE’S holistic approach for the future

Industry professionals familiar with CIBSE and its publications will immediately recognise that the recently published Building Performance Reimagined report represents a significant departure from CIBSE’s norm.

Network Rail announces new ‘hedgehog sleepers’

Network Rail has announced a newly developed sleeper to support their tracks, which provide 'environmental benefits'.

Study finds painted white ‘cool roofs’ most effective at cooling homes in a heatwave

UCL research says white painted or reflectively coated 'cool roofs' are best for cooling London homes during summer heatwaves.

Agratas and Robert McAlpine to produce UK’s largest gigafactory

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to construct Building One, Agratas' planned gigafactory, in Bridgewater, Somerset.

How will the Supreme Court’s climate impact ruling affect future projects?

A major decision handed down by the Supreme Court ruling that oil companies must factor in greenhouse gas emissions from drilling will add uncertainty and delay to major future projects, writes David Harries, partner and head of planning at Aaron & Partners

Insulation specialist Actis offers ‘keep cool’ advice amid heatwave

With a heatwave expected in many parts of England, insulation specialist Actis is drawing attention to the, perhaps counter-intuitive, role insulation has to play in helping mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.

CIBSE and IBPSA-England announce partnership

CIBSE and IBPSA-England announce partnership to host the 2025 technical symposium meeting, combining two separate events.

The search for lower carbon aluminium solutions to support sustainable design

John McComb, technical services director at Reynaers Aluminium, looks at the work taking place within the aluminium industry to improve access to products with lower levels of embodied carbon.

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