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Impact of Part L and the Future Homes Standard on timber frame housebuilding

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.

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Demand‑flexible data centres: supporting, not straining the grid

Sinewave COO Ashley Hutchinson explains why demand-flexible data centre connections must be more than an afterthought.

Mind the gap: The structural blind spot in the new rooftop solar mandate

New checks for MCS-licensed solar PV installations create a worrying gap for commercial projects, writes Sahir Raihan.

Hinkley Point C nuclear technical verifiers appointed for Decommissioning Fund

Turner & Townsend and NUVIA have been named as the nuclear technical verifiers for the eventual decommissioning of Hinkley Point C.

Collaborators launch updated CIBSE TM59 guidance to help tackle overheating risk in homes

The industry now has revised guidance for assessing and mitigating overheating risk in new homes and major residential refurbishments.

Sizewell C sustainability report highlights positive environmental impact

The second annual Sizewell C Sustainability report shows that the project is on track to deliver a biodiversity net gain of 19%.

Insulation is vital to the Future Homes Standard’s heat pumps, say experts

SuperFOIL has issued a warning saying that the Future Homes Standard focus on heat pumps will be less effective without insulation alongside.

New signatories join Innovate UK’s low-carbon concrete initiative

Innovate UK’s Advance Market Commitment for next-generation low-carbon concrete continues to build momentum as three new organisations join the list of signatories.

Warning issued to review construction site energy solutions in a heatwave

Aggreko have warned that construction managers should review their construction site energy supply amid extreme weather events and heatwaves.

Industry welcomes the passing of the UK’s seventh Carbon Budget

MPs have approved the UK’s seventh Carbon Budget, which is designed to reduce emissions by 87% from 1990 levels by 2040.

European project to boost green hydrogen in construction

The INDTEGRATE consortium is a Horizon Europe funded mission to scale up production and use of green hydrogen in construction.

Industry guide helps developers and planners deliver sustainable solar farms

the Archaeology and Solar Farms Good Practice Guide demonstrates how early archaeological assessment helps avoid planning delays and supports sustainable solar development.

ECITB awarded £370,000 to support Scottish offshore energy skills

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has been awarded over £370,000 to deliver Scottish offshore energy skills.

Red heat warning highlights need for homes to be built for ‘year-round comfort’, says Actis

Actis are putting a call out to address overheating homes as red heat warnings are issued across the country.

Editor’s View: Too hot to handle? How will UK buildings cope in increasing heatwaves?

As the UK braces for the hottest June week on record, Matt Brundrett investigates the situation with UK buildings in heatwaves and policy.

Heat networks are heading into uncharted waters, and social landlords need expert navigation

Rory Evans of LHC Midlands and South East, discusses what social landlords need to know with changing heat network regulations.

RICS global sustainability guide launched

The RICS global sustainability guide has been launched alongside a RICS UN Compact report highlighting the work undertaken by RICS members.

How equipment energy audits reduce construction’s carbon footprint

Lou Farrell, senior editor of construction and manufacturing at Revolutionized Magazine, explores the use of equipment energy audits for reaching sustainability goals on construction sites.

University spinout targets carbon-negative construction materials

A University of Strathclyde spinout is developing a process that turns low-value mineral waste into carbon-negative construction materials that can replace parts of cement.

Non-domestic decarbonisation being overlooked, warns BCIA

The Building Controls Industry Association has released a report indicating that non-domestic decarbonisation is not keeping pace.

New recycling rules spark rise in interest in ‘minimal waste’ Actis insulation

With tighter trade recycling rules coming into force in the spring, construction firms are having to scrutinise every area of their processes to minimise...

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