Sustainable Construction News
The latest sustainable construction news including design and management of buildings; materials performance; construction technology and processes; energy and resource efficiency in building, operation and maintenance.
World’s first bridge made with CO₂-neutral concrete revealed
Paebbl and Heijmans have unveiled a 'world first' showcase of a 7 metre pedestrian bridge, containing 75% circular raw materials, with no primary sand or gravel.
Actis awarded silver medal for sustainability and CSR
Insulation specialist Actis has been awarded a silver medal by a leading global sustainability and corporate social responsibility organisation.
The value of circular steel in modern construction
With low-carbon ambitions becoming a key focus in construction projects, Carles Rovira, CEO of 7 Steel UK, explores how circular, UK-made steel can support both net zero goals and more resilient supply chains.
Specifiers should focus on ‘fabric first’ as GB celebrates record renewables, says Actis
With snow on the ground across large parts of Great Britain this week, combined with news that 2025 was a record year for renewables, insulation specialist Actis is reminding architects and specifiers that the key to an energy efficient home lies in prioritising the fabric of a building.
BREEAM Awards 2026 now open for entries
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is now inviting entries for its 2026 BREEAM Awards, with eight new categories recognising innovations and achievements in sustainable building design, development, operation and management.
University of Cambridge joins CCBP Academic Advisory Group
The University of Cambridge’s Department of Engineering and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership have joined the Centre for Construction Best Practice’s Academic Advisory Group. The partnership reinforces the centre’s ambition to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia through evidence-based research in the built environment.
Making scaffolding more sustainable
Shin Nakamura, President of one to ONE Holdings Pte. Ltd, explores how Japan is taking the international lead on making scaffolding more sustainable.
UKGBC report shows focus on resilience in the built environment
The UK Green Building Council's (UKGBC) new report shows the industry is increasingly focused on resilience in the built environment.
Is Passivhaus in the UK going mainstream?
Passivhaus Trust co-director, Sarah Lewis, explores how Passivhaus in the UK is taking off in the country's quest for net zero.
Can circularity in construction become a reality?
Kaziwe Kaulule, managing director of Holcim UK’s aggregates and CDM divisions, explains how further embracing circularity in construction is an essential step towards making sustainable building practices the industry standard.
United Infrastructure and University of Salford unite to retrofit UK houses
United Infrastructure and the University of Salford partner to retrofit a 1930s house at Salford's Energy House 2.0 facility.
World-first design framework for elite women’s stadiums developed
The new guidelines provide a blueprint to plan, construct and retrofit stadiums that meet the specific needs of female players, staff and supporters. The initiative marks a significant shift from traditional football venue design, which has historically centred on the male game.
Council to explore expanding solar panel use on public buildings
Mid Devon District Council will look into expanding solar panel installations on public buildings following successful results in reducing carbon emissions at three leisure centres.
Fire safety systems as the foundation of sustainable commercial buildings
A look at how modern construction practices, evolving fire risks and layered fire safety systems shape the resilience of today’s buildings
CIH Cymru urges focus on decarbonising homes
CIH Cymru have reacted to the Welsh draft budget speech, expressing disappointment in the little support for decarbonising homes.
Actions not words: How will we deliver the quality built environment we deserve?
Built assets underpin society and the economy. We must deliver a built environment that supports the needs of society while minimising its impact on the natural environment, argues Alison Nicholl, head of Constructing Excellence.
Sustainable by design: Building greener
ALLPLAN's latest eBook explores practical ways BIM can support sustainable design, from early planning through to prefabrication and reuse.
New British Sustainability Competence Standard approved by CIC
The Construction Industry Council has announced the approval of a new British Sustainability Competence Standard.
Permission granted for UK’s largest solar farm
Planning permission has been granted for the UK's largest solar farm, Tillbridge Solar Farm, despite protestations from environmentalists.
Build Warranty takes centre stage at UK Construction Week 2025
The UK’s largest built-environment event — UK Construction Week (UKCW) — returned to Birmingham in 2025 with record attendance, dynamic debate, and a clear message: collaboration and innovation are driving the next phase of the construction industry.
Planted reveals finalists of student design competition in partnership with Vectorworks
Planted, in partnership with Vectorworks, is delighted to reveal the finalists of the Design for Renegeration UK-wide student design competition, championing the next generation of regenerative designers.
How important is the UK construction industry to government plans for growth?
Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance North East, discusses the importance of the UK construction industry to government plans.
New collaboration to prioritise nature recovery in the built environment
A partnership between the Eden Project and BAM UK & Ireland will focus on prioritising nature recovery in the built environment.
Warm at work, cold at home: What makes home retrofit difficult?
Lucy Bruzzone, built environment lead at CISL, discusses the factors that makes home retrofit more difficult than office retrofit.
World’s first hydrogen digger deployed to Lower Thames Crossing
The world's first hydrogen digger to be deployed on site is at the Lower Thames Crossing, performing survey work on the Kent site.
Scotland’s largest Energy Transition Skills Hub opens
Scotland’s largest Energy Transition Skills Hub has officially opened in Aberdeen, showcasing a state-of-the-art welding academy, an advanced manufacturing zone, and pioneering digital training suites designed for the technologies of the future.


























