Sustainability
The Rural Housing Crisis: the problem and solutions
20 Aug 18
CPRE on rural housing, the green belt and solutions to the housing crisis.
Passivhaus development achieves Secured by Design Gold Award
26 Jul 18
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
22 Jun 18
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
15 Jun 18
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
1 Jun 18
In this article we speak with Bruce Spencer-Knott, Director, Minster Surfacing, about sustainability in road surfacing.
Paving the way for a greener future
31 May 18
The Road Investment Strategy was followed by the launch of Highways England’s first Sustainable Development Strategy last year.
Heathrow flies into the future
29 May 18
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
25 May 18
Companies involved in marine construction projects in the renewable energy sector can be drawn into significant disputes.
Sustainability within construction: Waste not, want not.
21 May 18
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
14 May 18
If your site suffers a pollution incident, how do you go about repairing the damage?