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Actis CPD modules updated to include more thermal modelling advice

Two popular RIBA-approved CPD modules created by insulation specialist Actis have been updated to include additional information on thermal modelling, refurbishment options, and key aspects of the current consultation on The Future Homes Standard.

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Cement and concrete leaders call for government collaboration on net zero targets

Cement and concrete leaders at the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s (GCCA) worldwide ‘CEO Gathering’ call for deeper collaboration with governments on net zero targets.

How net zero town centres will help to decarbonise the wider community

Start local, think global — delivering net-zero town centres is the essential first step in helping people decarbonise their wider community, explains Andrea Arnall, director of planning at Turley.

Beard buys 180 acres of woodland to offset carbon footprint

Beard Construction has announced that it has bought 180 acres of woodland near Bristol, in a move to offset carbon footprint, and reduce its environmental impact with carbon sequestration.

Why digital technology and green skills are a perfect match for construction

For years, talk has won out over action in our fight against climate change. But now, it seems industries are finally waking up to their responsibility to make sustainable progress. In this article, Tom Noctor, team lead and strategic product consultant at Procore explains how digital technology and green skills can aid in sustainability goals.

Re-thinking project management can facilitate net zero in construction

Ashwini Bakshi, managing director of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa at Project Management Institute, discusses how professionals can re-think their project management principles to foster a sustainable culture in their organisations and lead the path to net zero in construction.

New EU Policy Roadmap to accelerate decarbonisation of buildings and construction

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has launched a new EU Policy Roadmap to accelerate progress made on the decarbonisation of buildings and construction.

Overcoming the barriers to rooftop solar energy

Stuart Patience, senior associate specialising in Solar PV at Hollis explains how the industry can overcome the barriers to solar energy adoption in the UK.

NHS call centre benefitting from high energy-efficient heat recovery ventilator

A new NHS 24 call centre in Scotland is benefitting from improved energy efficiency after receiving heat recovery ventilator units from specialists S&P.

Morrison Energy Services appointed to EV charging framework

Morrison Energy Services has been awarded a place on the EV charging framework to support a major roll-out in the North of England.

Liverpool £25m Greener Grid Park enters final stages of construction

A £25m zero carbon scheme to increase green energy use in Liverpool has entered the final stages of construction.

Galliford Try appointed to net zero carbon school scheme

Galliford Try has been appointed to a new net zero carbon school project under the Department for Education (DfE) Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCIO) scheme.

The future is looking bright for heat pumps

23rd May sees the launch of the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). Will this finally herald the long-awaited mass uptake of heat pumps as domestic heating systems? To get the lowdown, we spoke with industry observer Dr Paul Welsby, who has worked in the field of heat pumps and heat pump technology for over 40 years.

Storing solar energy for electricity generation

Researchers behind an energy system that makes storing solar energy, for up to 18 years, possible, have now taken the system a step further.

Ending of rebated fuel: Will the construction sector see “red” or “green”?

Friday 1 April 2022 marked the end of rebated fuel for the UK construction industry. David Savage, a partner in the construction team at Charles Russell Speechlys, discusses the new regulations and their likely impact on the sector.

Why a Fabric First approach will become the default in 2025

We’ve long known that fabric first approach maximises building energy efficiency and minimises carbon impact. NorDan UK Ltd’s architecture and windows expert Tom O’Sullivan reminds us of the principles of fabric first, and how forthcoming changes to building regulations look set to finally realise this ambition.

BRE and BEIS announce project to modernise home energy rating scheme

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced a new project with BEIS to improve and modernise the home energy rating scheme used to measure the energy and environmental performance of UK homes.

Amey to help Walsall install energy efficient street lighting

Amey will be working alongside Walsall Council to install a £10m+ conversion programme of energy efficient street lighting.

Diverse technology to develop sustainable construction practices

The construction industry is responsible for consuming almost one-third of the total global energy consumption, but technological innovations have allowed them to develop sustainable practices. A spokesperson from UK Flat Roofing highlights the current and upcoming green technologies used to develop sustainable construction practices.

Why reducing construction waste is key to achieving net zero

With the UK 2050 net zero target in mind, it is time to think and talk more about reducing construction waste, says Irina Leigh, production innovation architect at L&Q.

Baxi’s 2021 carbon emissions reveals 35% reduction

Baxi has announced that it's 2021 carbon emissions were 35 percent lower than they were two years, according to the company's sustainability report due to be published next week.

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