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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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Study reveals building to net-zero standards doesn’t cost a fortune

Building to net-zero standards by 2025 doesn’t have to cost a fortune and is likely to be offset by enhanced value, according to a new report by the UKGBC.

Actis Hybrid achieves band B EPC rating in Ashford flats

Actis Hybrid has enabled the Victorian vicarage which has been converted into flats for homeless people in Kent to achieve band B EPC rating.

£1.6bn to fund Scotland’s green recovery

Nearly £1.6bn of funding will directly support up to 5,000 jobs and tackle fuel poverty as part of plans to drive Scotland’s green recovery.

ENGIE to redevelop Peckham garage site into low carbon homes

ENGIE has been appointed by Southwark Council to regenerate a former garage site in Peckham, into 23 new low carbon homes for social rent.

Bristol leads the way to be carbon-neutral by 2030

Carbon emissions produced by Bristol City Council have dropped by nearly 80% since 2005, putting their buildings and transport services on track for being a carbon-neutral organisation by 2025.

VolkerHighways wins £9m energy efficient street lighting project

VolkerHighways has been awarded a £9m street lighting contract with Medway Council to install thousands of energy efficient lights across Medway.

UK’s largest intelligently-managed energy homes trial begins

The FLATLINE project aims to demonstrate a demand-side approach to energy management at a domestic level, has reached a major milestone as residents move into three pilot homes at The Mill site in Cardiff.

Smart heating controls: How to ensure you are protected

Pete Mills, technical operations manager for Bosch Commercial & Industrial, explains what to look out for when choosing a smart heating system control.

UK’s first plastic to hydrogen facility moves forward

The Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase has been finalised on the UK’s first waste plastic to hydrogen facility in Cheshire.

Global greenhouse gas emissions dramatically reduced

31 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced globally in the last nine years as a result of UK intervention, according to new climate finance data published today (19 August).

£9.5m retrofit scheme to reduce Wales’ housing carbon footprint

Wales has launched a new £9.5m programme to reduce the carbon footprint of existing social housing, make energy bills more manageable and provide new job opportunities.

NG Bailey to build UK’s first battery gigaplant

Britishvolt has appointed NG Bailey to build the UK’s first battery gigaplant, which will produce lithium-ion battery technology for the automotive and renewable energy sectors.

Amey appoints suppliers for sustainable office services 

Amey has appointed Office Depot and Ethstat Ethical Stationery C.I.C., to provide sustainable office products and services across the business

Government urges tradespeople to sign up for Green Homes Grants scheme

Business secretary Alok Sharma has urged tradespeople to sign up to the government’s new Green Homes Grants scheme.

Taylor Woodrow wins £100m recycling facility contract

The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has appointed Taylor Woodrow to build flagship recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark.

Mitie launches ‘Plan Zero City’ landscaping service

Mitie has launched a Plan Zero City landscaping service designed to deliver sustainable services for customers with net-zero carbon ambitions, helping reduce emissions in high-pollution areas.

Jacobs to deliver new type of nuclear power reactor

Moltex Energy has selected Jacobs to support their development of a new type of nuclear power plant – the Stable Salt Reactor.

Mace secures West Berkshire solar energy scheme

Mace has been chosen by West Berkshire Council to deliver project management services for a solar energy scheme in the region.

Landsec to develop ‘UK’s first’ net-zero carbon commercial building

Landsec is progressing plans for the Forge office development, which aims to be the UK's first net-zero carbon commercial building.

Green light for net-zero carbon office in Vauxhall

Planning permission has been granted to FCBStudios and Bywater Properties for a six-storey net-zero carbon office development in Vauxhall.

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