Sustainability

Speaking volumes about the way ahead for construction


Why volumetric offsite construction is set to become a major driver in tackling the housing crisis.

Driving performance in housebuilding through technical innovation


Technical and Innovation Manager at Barratt Developments Plc tells us about the changes underway in house construction.

The UK’s housing problem and flooding


Can housing infrastructure in the UK cope with another million homes?

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.