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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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RICS launches global initiative to align whole-life carbon reporting across the built environment

CLEAR is a global initiative designed to harmonise whole-life carbon reporting and measurement across the global built environment.

BioScreed futureproofs assets and projects as a comfy & valuable carbon sink

ParaStruct's BioScreed advances circular construction with high-performance, low-carbon building materials.

UKGBC reports call for urgent action on retrofit and energy optimisation

Two new reports calling on UK industry to cut emissions from commercial building stock and energy optimisation are being launched today.

Rolls-Royce lands milestone small modular reactor contract with GB Energy

Rolls Royce have announced the acceptance of a small modular reactor contract with Great British Energy for three units on the Welsh coast.

UK is failing to tackle industrial heat loss, TICA White Paper warns

A TICA White Paper argues industrial heat loss results in significant energy waste, increasing emissions while increasing reliance on imports.

Octopus Energy’s Tenant Power tariff delivers clean tech benefits across social housing

Octopus Energy's Tenant Power tariff is set to incentivise landlords to invest in smart energy tech across social housing developments.

Future Homes Hub to host technical conferences on Future Homes Standard Delivery

The Future Homes Hub will host two technical conferences this June, aimed at supporting the industry’s transition to the Future Homes Standard, as focus shifts from policy to on-site delivery.

£14m heat pump scheme to cut Tameside Hospital emissions by 2,000 tonnes a year

Vital Energi has secured a £14m contract with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a major decarbonisation scheme at Tameside General Hospital.

BPF commissions commercial rooftop solar research

The British Property Federation has commissioned research examining commercial rooftop solar opportunities.

JCB deploys 100% biodiesel fuelled tracked excavators

JCB will offer a B100 biodiesel fuel option in tracked excavators sold across Europe, using fuel derived from recycled vegetable oils.

Look to Europe for the next chapter in our sustainable future

Environmental, Social and Governance principles seem under pressure from all sides, but amid the gloom, there is also an opportunity for a “positive reset” for ESG strategies, argues Andy Hay, CEO of Hollis.

Cross-sector Climate Commitment launched to accelerate coordinated supply chain decarbonisation

Developed by BEAMA, the 2050 Connected Climate Commitment provides a shared framework for science-based targets, governance integration, circular economy principles, and value chain collaboration.

Energy secretary outlines new energy security measures

Ed Miliband, the UK energy secretary, has outlines new energy security measures in response to heightened tensions in the Middle East.

New Future Homes Standard campaign to help deliver next generation of low energy homes

The Future Homes Hub has announced the launch of a new campaign to help the homebuilding sector prepare for the implementation of new building standards.

Net Zero by 2050 will cost the UK less than a single fossil fuel price shock​

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has warned that the cost of achieving net zero by 2050 will be less costly than a single spike in fossil fuel prices.

What ‘good’ carbon management looks like on 3 flagship programmes

Major national programmes are now setting a benchmark for carbon management across the UK infrastructure pipeline.

How we can invest in renewable energy and protect our peatland ecosystems

WRc environmental consultant, Etisang Abraham, discusses renewable energy infrastructure and peatland ecosystems living more harmoniously.

Place-based retrofit is key to future sustainability, say NRH

The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) have released a report stating that place-based retrofit will be key to securing a sustainable future.

First UK geothermal power plant turned on

The first UK geothermal power plant has been activated, located near Truro, Cornwall, after 15 years of development.

Dalkia to deliver M&E systems for new British Museum energy centre

EDF subsidiary Dalkia will oversee M&E works on the British Musuem's new energy centre, which will cut carbon emissions by around 1,700 tonnes a year.

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