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.
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.
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.
With tighter trade recycling rules coming into force in the spring, construction firms are having to scrutinise every area of their processes to minimise...
The proposed Energy Independence Bill signals a shift towards strengthening domestic resilience and supporting the transition to clean power, but it depends on the speed of projects.
Imperial College London and the Earls Court Development Company's partnership will advance construction climate innovation in ahead of the £10bn regeneration of Earl’s Court.
Dan Alvarez, group chief revenue officer at Vertical, outlines the implications of energy efficient homes for those operating in the energy and housing sectors, why this is significant, and how the rental market is rapidly changing.
With the UK experiencing its hottest day in May for more than 80 years this Bank Holiday weekend, Actis is reiterating its reminder that some insulation materials reflect heat, helping keep buildings cool, while others make homes unbearably hot.
UKGBC's Whole Life Carbon Framework is designed to reduce carbon emissions across a building’s lifecycle and to guide new projects towards net-zero-aligned outcomes.
Brian Palmer, digital delivery manager at Burns & McDonnell, discusses why technological innovations are key to reconstructing Britain’s outdated electricity grid.
Actis UK and Ireland technical manager, Harsha Mistry, says sentiment observed by Rightmove, Zoopla, Halifax, Nationwide and Santander, along with a survey by developer Story Homes, all point to increasing buyer demand for homes with lower overall running costs.
Rory Evans, regional director, LHC Midlands and South East, discusses whether the Warm Homes Plan can work in practice and the initiatives needed to support it.
