Sustainability

Green trends set to shape UK building industry


The UK Government's Net Zero Strategy is a set of policies and financial commitments to support the 'green industrial revolution.'

If hydrogen is the answer, what is the question?


Decarbonising power generation is a key challenge when it comes to reducing the scope 1 emissions of a construction company.

The future importance of timber


The UK is an ideal place to grow trees, yet we still import 88% of our timber.

Lean, clean and green


New buildings that aren’t lean, clean and green have no place in a net zero carbon future, says Dan Allison, Divisional Director, Net Zero Buildings. The construction industry is no stranger to the role it plays in generating carbon emissions – and therefore the role it must play in tackling

How should construction approach Net Zero?


The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has recently warned of significant risks in meeting climate targets.

Implementing green initiatives for the housing sector


To hit net zero goals housebuilders and developers must introduce green initiatives.

ESG: leading trust and transparency in global supply chains


Data-driven ESG has a crucial role to play as a framework for businesses to drive trust and transparency.

Autumn Statement 2022: What to expect in 2023


In this article, Adam Roper discusses the Spending Review and what this means for the construction industry in 2023 and beyond.

Construction in the UK – building resilience


Companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £5m a year have to commit to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Time to get Passiv aggressive


A greater focus on Passivhaus building standards could reduce energy consumption in residential properties by 90%.