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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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UCEM achieves BREEAM Excellent rating

The University College of Estates Management has received a BREEAM Excellent rating for its commitment to sustainability.

Arup calls for plans to cut air and noise pollution in cities

Developers and planners need to draw up strategic plans to reduce air and noise pollution to create greener cities, says consultancy firm Arup.

Government under pressure to publish energy efficiency review

Labour MP Steve McCabe has called on the government to publish the long-overdue energy efficiency review.

Installing thermal performance

Knauf Insulation Ltd discusses the requirements of accurately installing insulation.

£750,000 energy efficiency makeover for Glasgow Airport warehouse

A warehouse at Glasgow Airport has been upgraded to meet new energy efficiency regulations that came into force yesterday… A £750,000 upgrade to a vacant...

London developers warned to be aware of zero carbon requirement

Developers in London have been urged to ensure they understand new zero carbon requirement set to come into force by the end of the...

Kingspan sees UK orders rise after Brexit vote

Despite the vote to leave the EU, Irish building materials firm Kingspan said it has seen new orders in the UK rise by seven...

New partnership launched into sustainable infrastructure research

AECOM and the University of Salford have come together to investigate how major infrastructure projects impact the environment… A new partnership has been struck to...

The connected lighting networks driving smart city adoption

Simon Newcombe, Business Development Manager, Schréder talks about the role of connected lighting networks in saving energy and reducing emissions... The global population is growing...

Global cities join forces to improve energy efficiency

A number of leading cities across the world have come together to help improve the energy efficiency of buildings… A new partnership has been developed...

Land Rover BAR first sports team to gain BREEAM

Sailing team Land Rover BAR has become the first British sports team to operate from a building with a BREEAM excellent rating… British sailing team...

Esh works to cut carbon output in construction

The Esh Group is leading a project aimed at cutting the amount of carbon used in the construction industry… A new scheme which aims to...

Green Deal badly designed says House of Commons report

A report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has drawn attention to a number of failures with the design and implementation of...

Theresa May — new political energy, new energy opportunities.

Can Theresa May show the commitment needed in energy efficiency for our economic and environmental benefits? Fraser Wallace, Policy Advisor at the Sustainable Energy...

Willmott Dixon wins sustainability award

Contractor Willmott Dixon has been named Sustainable Company of the Year for its commitment to sustainability… Contractor Willmott Dixon has been recognised for its work...

Green building is under threat following cabinet changes

New Prime Minister Theresa May has been criticised for cutting DECC during her reshuffle of the cabinet yesterday, putting green building at risk… When David...

Low carbon strategies used by 75 per cent of UK construction firms

New research shows a significant number of UK construction firms are operating with a low carbon strategy in place… A survey from publishing and marketing...

Consumers will pay more for healthier homes

A new report from the UK Green Building Council suggests consumers are willing to pay more for healthier homes… Consumers are willing to pay more...

Plans revealed for UK-GBC HQ retrofit

The UK Green Building Council is planning to refurbish its headquarters in London with sustainability at the forefront of the project Blueprints for the refurbishment...

WGBC outlines plans to create net zero buildings by 2050

The World Green Building Council has launched a strategy aimed at delivering net zero buildings by 2050… Buildings are responsible for significant carbon output. Reducing...

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