Environment
Upskilling workforce key to getting ready for zero carbon
18 Apr 22
To achieve net zero we need to focus on upskilling those already in the sector.
Social Value: Impact and influence
13 Apr 22
Social value is heavily impacting and influencing the construction industry.
Cutting through the greenwashing in construction
5 Apr 22
The industry is under pressure to improve its green credentials
Government or private, it’s time to get all our houses in order
4 Apr 22
To reach net zero, the Government is going to need to transform the way its buildings are powered and heated.
Taking control of building energy use
21 Mar 22
In the UK, buildings are responsible for large amounts of CO2 emissions.
How Biodiversity Net Gains will change the planning system
14 Mar 22
New legislation was recently proposed that could see a major change in the design and application process.
Skills challenges for the construction industry
28 Feb 22
In this Q&A, Mark Connor discusses the skills challenges the construction industry currently faces.
Prioritising full lifecycle assessment
25 Feb 22
For the industry to meet climate ambitions, we must prioritise full lifecycle assessment.
UK’s first BREEAM Outstanding building
22 Feb 22
The building has been delivered by VolkerFitzpatrick.
Hull ‘aquagreen’ approved
21 Feb 22
The aquagreen is designed to reduce flood risk to 870 homes and businesses.
