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Actis CPD modules updated to include more thermal modelling advice

Two popular RIBA-approved CPD modules created by insulation specialist Actis have been updated to include additional information on thermal modelling, refurbishment options, and key aspects of the current consultation on The Future Homes Standard.

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LABC and industry experts welcome Actis SAP training course

Developers, surveyors, architects, building control heads and energy surveyors across the South West have been the first to enjoy a training course on changes to SAP, devised by insulation specialist Actis.

EDF to design state-of-the-art nuclear power plants

The EDF Group (EDF) will use Ansys to design state-of-the-art nuclear power plants and deliver nuclear energy efficiency.

Construction begins on ‘UK’s first’ vehicle charging station in Essex

The first of a nationwide network of over 100 ‘electric forecourts’ is now under construction to deliver fast, low-cost vehicle charging.

Water industry plans to reach net-zero carbon by 2030

Plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the water industry over the next decade took a significant step forward, two international consultancies – Ricardo and Mott MacDonald – will set out how it can be achieved.

New energy centre uses waste from London Tube to heat homes

Waste heat from the London Underground network is now capable of providing heating and hot water to more than 1,350 homes, a school and two leisure centres in Islington thanks to a pioneering energy centre that opened today (5 March 2020).

Kier tops out at UK’s first passivhaus care home

The main structure of the St Loyes extra care home scheme is now complete for the £9.8m development that will be the first passivhaus standard care home in the country.

Council leaders call for freedom on zero carbon homes targets

Council leaders and Mayors from different political parties are calling on the government to abandon proposed restrictions on their ability to cut carbon emissions from housebuilding.

How to prevent heat loss in your home

Build Aviator explores the best way that you can insulate your home and prevent heat loss.

i-REAP: Using AI and IoT to improve energy efficiency in buildings

A new government-backed R&D project involving Costain, TerOpta and the University of the West of England aims to harness AI and building sensors to help businesses optimise their energy efficiency.

Costain wins UK’s first carbon capture and storage project

Costain has been selected by Pale Blue Dot Energy deliver what could be the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.

Structural OSB panel facilitates energy efficient Passivhaus project

High-performance Max Fordham House has been completed to the highest energy saving standards with structural OSB panel, SMARTPLY PROPASSIV.

Cemex launches UK’s first low carbon concrete range

Cemex has launched the UK’s first ready-mixed concrete that is a CarbonNeutral® product, part of the Vertua® low carbon concrete range, which includes the option to offset residual CO2 and provide a CarbonNeutral product.

Costain to deliver low carbon solutions to every client by 2023

Costain has launched a climate action plan to deliver low carbon solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net-zero by 2035.

Vital Energi secures energy from waste facility near Burton upon Trent

Vital Energi has secured a major contract to deliver a new energy from waste facility near Burton Upon Trent which will add 18MWe of green energy to the grid.

Mitie launches ‘Plan Zero’ to reach net-zero carbon by 2025

Mitie has launched its new ‘Plan Zero’ commitment, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2025, 25 years ahead of the UK government’s 2050 target.

Sir Robert McAlpine pledges new sustainability strategy

Sir Robert McAlpine have launched a new sustainability strategy for 2020-2024, setting a clear path to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, with social value delivered over its operations.

68 firms secure place on £250m Energy Efficiency Framework

Procurement specialist Fusion21 has revealed the 68 successful suppliers for its £250m national Energy Efficiency Framework.

Smart energy grid to create sustainable energy districts in the UK

A revolutionary low carbon smart energy grid called GreenSCIES has been launched in the UK to transform lives, homes and businesses into sustainable energy districts.

Innovative net-zero energy homes to tackle fuel poverty in Exeter

A groundbreaking project to retrofit energy measures in existing properties to create net-zero energy homes is being piloted in Exeter.

Vattenfall wins Midlothian Council energy partnership

Midlothian Council, which has declared a Climate Emergency, has appointed Vattenfall as the preferred bidder for its energy partnership.

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