Sustainability
New planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills
1 Dec 23
Homes and businesses will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily, under new rules recently announced.
Climate change and construction: a marriage made in hell
16 Nov 23
A look at how the construction industry is contributing to climate change globally and the solutions at hand.
Pre-Construction Services Agreement signed for ECMWF HQ
8 Nov 23
Industry leading zero carbon building will target a 'BREEAM Excellent' rating.
SSE Renewables to take 320MW battery energy storage system forward
7 Nov 23
The development will help to balance energy supply and demand more effectively.
Scottish wind deal streamlines projects
26 Sep 23
The Scottish Government has agreed a new deal which will see the development of onshore wind projects streamlined.
Housebuilders struggle with ‘E’ in ESG
19 Sep 23
Housebuilder confidence high on delivering social value, but hard yards to come on environmental reporting.
Thermal water system technology could reduce energy bills
18 Sep 23
The patent revolves around the dynamic control of a water provision system in buildings.
Plant sector gains eco training framework
14 Sep 23
New training for the construction plant community has been launched to help improve emissions from the sector.
Rules on onshore wind farms change
7 Sep 23
Locally elected councillors will have the power to decide local policy on onshore wind, and plans can be taken forward.
Construction industry’s digital transformation
25 Aug 23
The construction industry has been a focal point for the UK government in developing it's digitisation.
