Taylor Woodrow wins £100m recycling facility contract
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has appointed Taylor Woodrow to build flagship recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark.
Mitie launches ‘Plan Zero City’ landscaping service
Mitie has launched a Plan Zero City landscaping service designed to deliver sustainable services for customers with net-zero carbon ambitions, helping reduce emissions in high-pollution areas.
Jacobs to deliver new type of nuclear power reactor
Moltex Energy has selected Jacobs to support their development of a new type of nuclear power plant – the Stable Salt Reactor.
Mace secures West Berkshire solar energy scheme
Mace has been chosen by West Berkshire Council to deliver project management services for a solar energy scheme in the region.
Landsec to develop ‘UK’s first’ net-zero carbon commercial building
Landsec is progressing plans for the Forge office development, which aims to be the UK's first net-zero carbon commercial building.
Green light for net-zero carbon office in Vauxhall
Planning permission has been granted to FCBStudios and Bywater Properties for a six-storey net-zero carbon office development in Vauxhall.
A fabric first approach to bridge the performance gap
A fabric first mindset is needed to help close the building performance gap and create thermally efficient homes, says Simon Blackham, technical manager at Recticel Insultation.
Green recovery makes way for property retrofits
The governments green recovery plans from Covid-19 will lead to a surge in residential and small commercial property retrofits, according to Trustmark.
Consultation for low carbon economy launched
A new industry-wide consultation has been launched with the aim to ensure the UK has the skills for delivering a low carbon economy in the coming years.
Wraptherm meets building regulation approval
Wall membrane composite, Wraptherm has been awarded certification from both LABC and LABSS confirming that the product meets building regulation approval in England, Wales and Scotland.
NLWA announces job-creating green infrastructure in Edmonton
NLWA has launched the hunt for bidders to build the new Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), which will divert up to 700,000 tonnes of waste from landfill every year.
Seize the opportunity to decarbonise UK construction
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, considers our ability to decarbonise the UK construction industry.
Industry urges government to give Sizewell C the go-ahead
Thirty-two companies and organisations, including some of the UK’s biggest firms supporting clean energy, have come together to urge the Government to give the major infrastructure project the green light.
Engineers encouraged to have more imput on sustainable buildings
The CIBSE has released its updated guide on sustainability, empowering engineers to influence the work done and decisions made on building projects, to lead to more sustainable outcomes.
