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.
Climate scientists predict El Niño will make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded, so using heat-reflecting insulation that doesn’t harm the environment is vital.
Claire Rowland, senior manager for the Living Lab and Whole Energy Systems Accelerator at Energy Systems Catapult, explains how the Whole Energy Systems Accelerator acts as a “time machine” for energy trials, allowing network operators to test plausible future conditions before they exist at scale.
The Microgeneration Installation Standard 3002 V6 is now in effect. Sahir Raihan, structural engineer and managing director of Solar Surveys, cautions that a misreading of some clauses - and confusion over what it does and does not cover - could be costing both installers and clients.
Alexandra Lyons, partner, policyholder disputes at Stewarts, questions whether existing insurance arrangements will be able to cope with the pace at which the UK’s clean energy industry is being constructed.
The journey to net zero is reshaping every aspect of construction. What was once a long-term ambition is now a commercial, regulatory and environmental necessity. Ben Towe, chair of the Light Steel Frame Association, explains why the industry must act now.
With the Climate Change Committee warning that, 20 years after the passage of the Climate Change Act, the UK remains poorly prepared for the physical risks brought about by climate change, Lee Adcock, group sustainability director at Genuit Group, argues that climate adaptation in the built environment increasingly comes down to delivery capability, rather than policy ambition alone.
Greater flexibility on funding is needed to ensure that SuDS not only deliver but are also affordable for everyone, says Jo Bradley, convenor of British Water’s Sustainable Water Management Focus Group
The Photovoltaic Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN) was established to improve the safety of solar PV systems through collaboration, research and the sharing of knowledge.
Gerry Hogan, director at Collective Architecture, explores how data is key to delivering better, healthier homes, improving health outcomes and building resilience to energy price volatility.
Oliver Lawton, co-founder of the Copper Sustainability Partnership, explores the reliance on plastic waste in construction and why its environmental impact must be considered.
Anna Gibson, product manager at EGGER UK, shares how material specification, responsible sourcing, and manufacturer choice can help project teams design for longevity and improve whole-life sustainability.
