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Arcadis appointed to two major UK renewable energy frameworks

Arcadis has been appointed by the Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks and Scottish Power Energy Networks to support their goal of maximising renewable energy through two five year frameworks, which have a combined value of £25m.

London wins bid to host 2023 sustainable cities summit

London has won a bid to host the Ecocity World Summit in June 2023. The summit is the global conference on sustainable cities, and brings together key urban stakeholders every two years from across the globe to focus on actions cities and citizens can take to rebuild our human habitat in balance with living systems.

BAM commences work on £10m low carbon primary school in Bristol

BAM has begun construction work on the redevelopment of a new £10m low carbon primary school in Frenchay, near Bristol.

Scandic signs lease with Skanska for new climate-neutral hotel

Scandic has entered a long-term lease agreement with Skanska for a new climate-neutral hotel called Scandic Sundsvall Central.

Midlands at forefront of Hydrogen innovation with HyDEX scheme

A new programme called HyDEX has been launched in the Midlands with hopes of fostering a new hydrogen economy in the Midlands.

Vital Energi to reduce hospital emissions using energy solutions

Vital Energi is working with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to reduce its carbon footprint by 1,700 tonnes.

Ecocem provides new low carbon concrete for Edmonton EcoPark

Ecocem and Taylor Woodrow have conducted their first pour of Exegy® low carbon concrete at Edmonton EcoPark, North London.

SIPs support Dutch construction with new energy efficient solutions

Sips Supply in the Netherlands works very closely with Hemsec, whose panels are all manufactured in Britain. Sips Supply has run 200 SIPs projects since 2015 and currently has a new, major programme in the pipeline. Company director Arthur Tromp explains why he uses SIPs, and Hemsec products in particular.

HS2 announces new zero carbon energy commitment

HS2 have announced that all trains will be powered by zero carbon energy from day one of operation, which will offer a cleaner alternative to long-distance car journeys and flights and support the government's climate target.

Red Wall constituencies back calls to see VAT scrapped on energy bills

A poll conducted by YouGov, on behalf of Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), found that of 1600 residents in 18 Red Wall constituencies 93% supported the idea of scrapping VAT on energy bills.

The role of onsite renewables in tackling climate change

This article focuses on just one piece of the puzzle – the use of on-site renewables in buildings. It’s the subject of an updated BSRIA guide published in December 2021 – The Illustrated Guide to Renewable Technologies (BG 34/2021).

Report highlights impact of retrofit programmes on social housing

A new report by Orbit highlights the impact that the decarbonisation retrofit programme has on social housing customers.

Securing the built environment’s future with carbon tracking

As the construction industry continues moving towards a more sustainable future, tracking the amount of carbon embedded in building products will be crucial to companies becoming more environmentally friendly. Andrew Stolworthy, Director of Product and Market Development of SFS, explains what the industry needs to do to on this journey.

Construction needs to do more to reduce carbon emissions

Michael Sadler of Browne Jacobson discusses the law’s influence in decarbonising the construction sector.

Building a zero-carbon construction sector: 5 areas to focus on in 2022

2022 must be the year when zero carbon becomes a mainstream focus in procurement, supply chains, skills and construction, says Stephen Good, chief executive of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre.

Collaboration and legislation are key to net zero construction

The construction industry meeting ambitious net zero targets is an essential part of ensuring the promises of COP26 are met, but it cannot be done by contractors alone, says Mark Wakeford.

New measures to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) welcomed by BESA

New measures to improve ventilation, indoor air quality (IAQ), and tackle overheating as part of revisions to the Building Regulations are welcomed by BESA.

SNC-Lavalin secures contract to refurbish nuclear power unit

Candu Energy, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group and, Shoreline Power Group joint venture, and United Engineers & Constructors Inc, have been awarded a second fuel channel and feeder replacement contract, for Bruce Power’s nuclear unit.

Preparing for power cuts in the all-electric future

Dr Jon Hiscock, CEO of Fundamentals Limited, explores the challenges of keeping the power on in the race to low carbon electricity.

Reducing the reliance on carbon offsetting in construction

Don McLean, CEO of IES, explores how technology and local energy systems can be utilised to decarbonise without relying on carbon offsetting in construction.

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