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.
A new pilot scheme that will enable Europe’s cement and lime industries to reduce their environmental footprint has received funding from the EU…
A pilot...
Coral Pearce-Mariner, of Evander examines whether construction firms should implement sustainable solutions into their company policy...
Due to a rise in consumer awareness and the growing...
Volvo Construction Equipment has joined the corporate advisory board of the World Green Building Council…
The World Green Building Council (WGBC) has welcomed a new...
A standard rating for new build homes could help buyers gain reduced mortgages and cheaper building insurance rates…
A new five-star rating standard for new...
Calum Black, Operations Director of The Electric Heating Company Ltd outlines electric heating and hot water products for the social housing market...
With over 10 years experience of...
New research has revealed the amount of government aid available to help households install energy efficiency measures has fallen drastically since 2012…
Cold homes kills...
Three refurbished 13-storey apartment blocks have been recognised for sustainability achievements, receiving a BREEAM outstanding rating…
Designers of three apartment blocks located in Manchester have...
Mark Seddon, a director at Thermic Technology outlines why thermal performance should be a clear consideration when thinking of insulation...
Weighing up the pros and...
A new report from two major universities has brought to light the serious impact of cutting the zero-carbon homes plan…
The University of Westminster and...
Lloyds Banking Group is offering £1bn in cut-rate loans to help improve the energy efficiency of buildings…
Real estate clients looking to improve the energy...
Wrexham County Borough Council outline their push in getting homes ready for the Welsh Housing Quality Standard by installing External Wall Insulation as a...
New research from the National Energy Foundation has revealed low-carbon SuperHomes are also low-energy…
SuperHomes are both low-carbon and low-energy, according to new research. SuperHomes...
The UK Green Building Council has called for greater collaboration as a way of delivering sustainability in major cities…
Collaboration between city councils and the...
An online platform designed for city planners, industry, and energy stakeholders can cut energy use in European cities…
An online platform has succeeded in cutting...
Commercial buildings across the UK are producing significantly more carbon than estimated at the design stage…
A new study from the government’s innovation agency Innovate...
Arno Schmickler, Programme Director, Energiesprong UK describes how the UK can achieve net-zero energy housing…
The European Commission recently announced €3.6 million grant funding to...
