Sustainability

Greener infrastructure


Greener infrastructure will require a sea change in design and procurement.

How can the industry reduce emissions?


Construction contributes £110bn each year to the economy. It is also one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions.

Overcoming the housing crisis through diverse housebuilding


If the sector is serious about tackling the housing crisis, there’s no doubt that we need a more consistent approach from government.

Smart-prison build for Kier


Kier has secured the contract to build Britain’s newest ‘smart’ prison.

Regulate or fail: Too passive on Passivhaus


Part L regulations are now closer to the Passivhaus standard, but should legislation be going further, faster?

Norfolk County Council decarbonisation programme


The decarbonisation programme will work towards the council's net zero targets

Collaboration and Net Zero – the winning formula


The construction industry must prioritise continuous investment and collaboration to achieve net zero.

Frameworks and direct award key to supporting underfunded education sector


The education sector is well versed in procuring built environment work.

Hedgehog highways and bee hotels


Hedgehog highways and bee hotels are the latest additions from Crest Nicholson.

Modernisation through digitisation


Five years on from the Farmer report, digitisation and modular construction is only just being adopted main stream.