Environment
Patent of the Month: Cavity Wall Drainage
5 Jul 21
With everyone having to stay at home over the last year, many people have been inspired to take on home improvement projects
Wates Adopts Company Wide Flexible Working
28 Jun 21
Wates Group has announced that it is to adopt a company-wide flexible working as it embraces the Group’s high standards of customer service
Decarbonisation Strategy Opens for Consultation
17 Jun 21
The first ever Decarbonisation Strategy for the North of England has opened for consultation, Transport for the North has announced.
New Emissions Target and the Queen’s Speech
11 Jun 21
Spring has presented UK construction with new food for thought. Between the UK’s new 2035 target to reduce emissions
New Prisons to Go Green
31 May 21
New prisons being built in the UK will be equally effective at cutting carbon emissions and crime, said Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland
The Future of Cities Post-Covid & Adapting Plans
26 May 21
Dave Mann, managing director at dxw explores how we can make sure local plans operate across regions and support the development to rebuild
Revolutionary Brick Goes Into Production
25 May 21
A new, revolutionary brick made from 90% recycled demolition and construction waste materials has been awarded funding.
New Homes lead renewable energy revolution
12 May 21
Here, we explore why the construction of new homes is creating renewable energy possibilities
How Data is Greening UK Infrastructure
5 May 21
Mark Coates discusses how the use of data to achieve long-term net-zero carbon targets is helping secure better lending rates
Realising Sustainability Ambitions
3 May 21
Jamie Cameron explores how businesses can reach the proposed BEIS framework for rating the energy and carbon performance