Features

Net zero carbon emitting EcoGen homes explained


We talk to Managing Director Nicky Gordon about the EcoGen project, in Cumbria.

How can the construction industry contribute towards a Net Zero future?


How can the construction industry achieve lower carbon outcomes and minimise its impact on the environment?

Four schools make their mark with net zero operations


Four schools will kick off a new academic year with buildings which operate at net zero.

Mental Health in Construction: Actions speak louder than words


We need to make proactive changes to reduce stress levels that can cause poor mental health in construction

Social Housing decarbonisation


Kensa partnered with Gravesham Borough Council to install low carbon ground source heat pumps.

Breaking the mould with plasterboard


This month’s patent relates to an alternative solution to the use of traditional plasterboard.

Construction sees highest number of administrations


The construction industry accounted for 16% of administrations in the first six months of the year.

Greener infrastructure


Greener infrastructure will require a sea change in design and procurement.

Housing Minister merry-go-round: when will it stop?


Who is the UK’s Housing Minister? there have, after all, been 21 different Housing Ministers since 1997.

How can the industry reduce emissions?


Construction contributes £110bn each year to the economy. It is also one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions.