Sustainability

UK’s first Passivhaus-hybrid school 


Wynne Construction has completed work on a major redevelopment on the UK's first Passivhaus-hybrid school.

What is greenwashing and what can we do to combat it?


Greenwashing is often a result of an organisation’s marketing department investing heavily in the appearance of being sustainable, rather than focusing efforts on a robust CSR strategy,

New dawn for solar


The new Solar Taskforce has met recently to discuss plans to use the ‘untapped potential’ of commercial buildings to revolutionise UK solar power. The new taskforce has been convened to drive forward actions needed to meet government ambition for 70GW solar power by 2035. Recent discussions have highlighted the untapped

UKIB supports Bradford Council on regeneration project


UKIB is working with Bradford Council on its proposed Southern Gateway train station.

SMEs recognise importance of net zero


New research shows that 82% of UK SME leaders recognise the importance of achieving net zero – but action risks being held back by cost pressures and lack of clarity.

Homes England launches Strategic Plan


Homes England has launched its next five-year Strategic Plan.

High Speed drive for net zero carbon concrete


HS2 is helping the drive towards net zero, with construction joint venture partner, SCS, joining ConcreteZero.

Reducing the carbon footprint of Hexham’s flood defences


The EA say that more than half of its carbon footprint comes from the construction of flood defences.

Net Zero Council to drive sustainable construction


The newly formed Net Zero Council has conducted its first meeting.