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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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Henry Boot trials hybrid power systems to reduce emission levels

Henry Boot has begun trialling hybrid power systems to provide sustainable and efficient power to sites with significantly decreased emission levels.

Mace pioneers cement-free concrete technology

Mace is spearheading a cement-free concrete technology that reduces the embodied carbon of a construction project by 78%.

Mott MacDonald joins Powering Past Coal Alliance

Mott MacDonald has joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) to support the transition to renewable and green forms of energy.

Mace drives net-zero carbon on the MoJ’s prisons programme

Following the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)’s announcement in May that all new prisons will be built sustainably, Mace is supporting the organisation in introducing energy-saving technology.

Galliford Try pledges to achieve net-zero across all activities by 2045

Galliford Try has promised to achieve net-zero carbon across its own operations by 2030, and net-zero across all activities by 2045 at the latest.

Sisk becomes certified carbon neutral business

John Sisk & Son has reached the first milestone in its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap by achieving carbon neutral business certification.

BAM to reduce emissions from construction machinery by 90%

BAM has committed to running all of its UK construction machinery using recycled cooking oil, contributing to goals focused on reducing carbon emissions from its activities.

UK solar industry to ‘double in size by 2030’

40GW of solar capacity could deliver 13,000 new jobs, £17bn in additional economic activity, and a 4.7% cut in total UK carbon emissions, according to a new report.

Government urged to enable historic buildings to tackle climate crisis

Historic buildings can help tackle the climate crisis, according to a new report published today (16 June) by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, it argues that the Government should commit publicly to align heritage protection and environmental sustainability.

Plans submitted for low carbon social housing in Manchester

A planning application has gone into Manchester City Council for new social housing in Newton Heath, bringing a long-term brownfield site back into use.

Government urged to put net-zero at the heart of planning

The letter, which has been co-ordinated by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and the Aldersgate Group, welcomes the government’s commitments to addressing the housing crisis and reaching net-zero by 2050.

Heatwave warning prompts call to use insulation which keeps homes cool

Insulation specialist Actis reminds architects of the importance of ensuring buildings remain cool in the summer as well as warm in winter.

UK’s first verification scheme for home retrofit launched

The National Energy Foundation (NEF) has launched the UK’s first verification scheme for home retrofits.

EDF moves nuclear power station in Kent to defuelling phase

EDF has moved Dungeness B nuclear power station in Kent into the defuelling phase with immediate effect.

Government urged to introduce sustainable supply chain legislation

A panel of experts who gathered to discuss how the construction industry will meet zero-emissions targets have called on the government to introduce a sustainable supply chain legislation.

ENGIE demolishes four concrete cooling towers at Rugeley site

The regeneration of the Rugeley B coal fired power station site has achieved a major milestone with the controlled demolition of the four 117m concrete cooling towers that have dominated the local skyline for decades.

Project profession body launches climate change report

Association for Project Management (APM) has launched a new report Future Trends: Tackling Climate Change, revealing the views of the project profession on climate change and its role in addressing the key challenges.

Government urged to fast-track floating wind and hydrogen scheme

Cerulean Winds plans to accelerate the decarbonisation of oil and gas assets through an integrated 200-turbine floating wind and hydrogen development that would reduce emissions and create jobs.

Researchers awarded £1.3m to develop low-carbon energy storage system

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have received £1.3m to develop a novel, low-carbon energy storage system to supply cheap, on-demand heat for people living in the UK.

Network Rail signs climate declaration for greener railways

Network Rail has joined railway organisations from around the world in signing the International Union of Railways (UIC) Climate declaration, following its green ambitions.

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