The Future Homes Standard is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy - and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance.
According to British Gas's new Carbon Cruncher, by switching to a heat pump, the average UK home could lower emissions by the equivalent of 3.3 flights from London to New York.
New research has revealed that the majority of Brits support new Biodiversity Net Gain rules to increase the number of plants and wildlife in their local area.
According to a new report, the construction sector's carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy.
Hitachi Zosen Inova has been appointed by Encyclis as principal contractor for the design, build and commission of Walsall's new Energy Recovery Facility.
Following Rishi Sunak’s recent announcements on net zero, the Heat Pump Association digests the pledges and calls for a firm commitment on the policy surrounding decarbonising home heating to reaffirm installer and consumer confidence.
RICS head of professional practice Amit Patel discusses the launch of a new global edition of the Whole Life Carbon Assessment Standard, which aims to support greater consistency and transparency in the push to decarbonise construction.
Go Geothermal's Tim Williams and Kevin Donovan-Ritch took part in a roundtable discussion on renewable energy that will form Go Geothermal's podcast debut.
In a recent interview with Bianca Wong, global head of sustainability at Kingspan, PBC Today delved into the issues surrounding building emission stagnation in EU countries in response to the recent Global Retrofit Index report, and Kingspan's strategic approach to sustainability.
Achieving thermal performance, or 'energy efficiency', in buildings is heavily reliant on specifying thermal insulation. Neil Kirwin, specification manager at SFS, discusses how early engagement can help improve space heating and efficient thermal performance.
This article from Discrete Heat delves into the key aspects of the Future Homes Standards, offering a concise overview for professionals in the construction sector.
Learn how ADEY Sense® remote monitoring technology can make the invisible sludge problem visible, offering peace of mind and preventing unexpected breakdowns.
Heat networks are a perfect fit for healthcare estates as the NHS looks for efficient strategies to achieve net zero goals, says Leigh Carter and Benjamin Smith of Turner & Townsend.
With COP28 wrapping up and new research from the UKGBC and RICS warning the built environment sector is currently off track to reduce emissions in line with the net-zero 2050 target, Wondrwall explores why AI-powered energy savings are essential to solving decarbonisation challenges.
With heat pumps and underfloor heating requiring a specific type of filter and chemical to make sure they are properly protected, Adey has launched the MagnaClean HP™ filter to provide effective long-term heat pump protection.
