Sustainability

The Rural Housing Crisis: the problem and solutions


CPRE on rural housing, the green belt and solutions to the housing crisis.

Passivhaus development achieves Secured by Design Gold Award


A Passivhaus development is the first of its kind to achieve Secured by Design Gold Award for security

How sustainable construction is key to government’s Clean Growth Strategy


With the publication of the Clean Growth Strategy, the Government has outlined how it plans to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Learning the new tricks of the trade


We speak to offsite manufacturer, Fusion, about the skills shortage and how the turn to technology and sustainability can solve it.

Sustainable surfacing for roads and runways


In this article we speak with Bruce Spencer-Knott, Director, Minster Surfacing, about sustainability in road surfacing.

Paving the way for a greener future


The Road Investment Strategy was followed by the launch of Highways England’s first Sustainable Development Strategy last year.

Heathrow flies into the future


We speak to Matt Palmer, Heathrow Expansion Development Director, about the sustainable development plans for the airport.

Managing claims and avoiding disputes in Offshore Energy projects: The importance of timely and adequate contractual notices


Companies involved in marine construction projects in the renewable energy sector can be drawn into significant disputes.

Sustainability within construction: Waste not, want not.


Contractors are under pressure to reduce site waste, we talk to Fusion Building Systems about more efficient methods.

Environmental monitoring and its role in the life cycle of a construction site


If your site suffers a pollution incident, how do you go about repairing the damage?