Sustainability

Biodiversity Net Gain: How developers can grow a successful strategy


Key points to be aware of and how to build a successful Biodiversity net gain strategy to ensure delivery of development.

Greener Government estate as First Street Hub tops out


Government is celebrating a sharp reduction in energy consumption and emissions across the public estate.

Planners Green-light BNG-ready Sheffield social housing scheme


Building work on 26 homes as part of a new social housing scheme near Sheffield city centre.

Rethinking sustainable construction: a future forged in timber


The light-weight nature and workability of timber makes it ideal for retrofitting, extending the life of existing buildings.

Balfour Beatty awarded contract to build Scotland’s first net zero prison


Balfour Beatty has confirmed that it has been awarded a contract to construct the new £209M HMP Highland in Inverness

Construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution


Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen will help building sites go greener under government plans.

World’s largest tidal scheme progresses


Advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal scheme on the banks of the River Mersey have been unveiled.

Balfour Beatty to deliver Net Zero Teesside Power Project


Balfour Beatty has been chosen to progress with the next phase of the Net Zero Teesside Power project.

New strategic partners appointed for GPA


The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed two new strategic partners.

The planet vs planning


Planning has long been an area for debate and February signalled a great deal of change.