Sustainability
ICE State of the Nation 2019: Connecting infrastructure with housing
30 Dec 19
ICE has released its latest State of the Nation report, giving its recommendations for UK infrastructure.
The benefits of building carbon neutrality
27 Dec 19
Carbon neutrality is an imperative global goal to halt global warming. But it can also have a significant benefit on a company’s performance.
Why reputation will be more important in 2020
20 Dec 19
A good reputation has always been a valuable tool in an SME construction business’ arsenal, read why it will be even more important in 2020.
A rounded approach to sustainability
16 Dec 19
A concrete block’s thermal mass is one of the most important ways in which the whole life CO2 performance of buildings can be enhanced.
Digital twins in the building industry
2 Dec 19
The use of digital twin technology could be a turning point, unlocking new possibilities within the sector.
The advantages of using smart technology in commercial buildings
29 Nov 19
Sustainability gets smart.
Embodied carbon – how much longer can we say “too difficult”?
27 Nov 19
Dan Doran, Principal Consultant at BREEAM, discusses embodied carbon in construction.
Are Modular Buildings the solution to construction’s environment problem?
18 Nov 19
The industry has been adopting a number of different methods to lower its levels of emissions.
How DIO is promoting sustainability
15 Nov 19
The DIO has released a number of strategies on improving sustainability in defence estates.
The green housing revolution
4 Nov 19
More houses, more jobs, more prosperity: The benefits of a Green Housing Revolution would go a lot further than you think.