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What are the challenges faced in meeting The Future Homes Standard?

To understand the challenges of The Future Homes Standard, Harwood Building Control surveyed industry professionals to find out how changes to Parts F, L, O, and S are affecting their projects.

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11 organisations call for embodied carbon regulation manifesto commitments

UK political party leaders have been urged to make manifesto commitments for embodied carbon regulation in the UK by a variety of construction and built environment experts.

Fossil fuel-free jobsite: A realistic goal for sustainable construction?

Imagine a fossil fuel-free jobsite, where we are not consuming petrochemical-based fossil fuels. It’s possible – for those willing to make the investment and test new processes on their next construction site.

A closer look at combating thermal bridging

Paul Beech, General Manager of Armatherm, discusses the importance of structural thermal breaks within construction projects, and how savings can be made by investing in a thermal bridging solution, as well as reducing the likelihood of serious issues associated with condensation and damp.

BRE calls for energy performance certificate reform to improve decarbonisation efforts

A new report from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has called for energy performance certificate reform to speed up the decarbonisation of the UK's built environment.

The impact of Biodiversity Net Gain regulations on housing developments

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain regulations came into force from January, requiring a 10% gain on new developments a condition of planning permission. Lara Dresser, sustainability scientist at Tunley Environmental, examines the new framework and the likely impact on developers.

There’s never been a better time to invest in EV charging technology

In this article, David Butters, E.ON Drive, explores the advantages for developers in installing EV charging technology, highlighting the financial and reputational benefits, and positioning early adopters as sustainable pioneers in the wake of the 2035 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) ban.

Scotland to ban polluting heating systems in new builds by 2024

Scotland has set its sights on a net-zero future, banning polluting heating systems in new builds from April 2024. In this article, Go Geothermal explores how the legislation paves the way for clean heating alternatives.

The Energy Act 2023: How heat networks can drive progress to net zero

The Energy Act 2023 enshrines the principle of expanding the use of heat networks. Arezou Yavarianfar, senior associate at law firm Winckworth Sherwood, looks at how those developing and operating heat networks can stay up to date with the developing regulatory framework.

Hinkley Point C costs could soar to £35bn, says EDF

The Hinkley Point C nuclear powerplant could be further delayed until 2031 and cost £2.3bn more.

Environment-led design: Putting theory into practice

Environment-led design is critical in addressing the climate, pollution, and related social challenges facing the built environment, says Kerry Whalley of Arup.

Green energy investment, artificial intelligence and purpose-driven technology adoption set to storm 2024

Visualisation software specialist Sensat anticipates the perfect storm of green energy investment, artificial intelligence (AI) integration and purpose-driven technology adoption in 2024. CEO James Dean highlights how these converging trends are required as we drive towards a net zero future.

Government awards £1.8m funding for home retrofit grant scheme

A point-of-sale finance technology solution for home retrofit has been given a £1.8m grant for its pilot phase after a successful discovery phase.

Where next for Energy Performance Certificates?

As the UK gears up to decarbonise its built environment, the Energy Systems Catapult is calling for reform of the flawed Energy Performance Certificates to better reflect buildings’ real-world performance. Senior energy policy adviser Fay Holland looks at how EPCs can be made to work better for net zero.

New Carbon Cruncher to help homeowners calculate CO2 usage

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.

With 2024 predicted to break records, keeping homes cool is vital, says Actis

As provisional Met Office data forecasts that 2024 could exceed 2023's record temperatures, keeping homes cool is more important than ever.

Rethinking net zero: Fabric-first prevails over the Future Homes Standard

Will Bown, managing director of SuperFOIL, examines government proposals for the Future Homes Standard, and what they mean for the country.

NSAP launches Power Generation Group to drive UK’s net zero transition

A new Power Generation Group within the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP) has been launched by Energy & Utility Skills.

68% of British people support Biodiversity Net Gain rules for greener towns and villages

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.

Circular economy could slash construction sector CO2 emissions by 75% by 2050

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.

HZI appointed as principal contractor for Walsall Energy Recovery Facility

Hitachi Zosen Inova has been appointed by Encyclis as principal contractor for the design, build and commission of Walsall's new Energy Recovery Facility.

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