Sustainability

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.

Diesel is Disappearing – Are You Ready?


Feasibility and cost-effectiveness of embracing cleaner alternatives to diesel generators in the construction sector.

UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024


Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023.

Biodiversity boost through new developments


In a world first, developers in England are now required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments.

Government awards grant for home retrofits


A new project to develop an innovative point-of-sale finance technology solution for residential retrofit decarbonisation has been awarded almost £1.8m in government funding

Finding Eden


Record-breaking sustainable office, Eden, has reached practical completion, creating a new gem on Salford’s skyline.

A year of procurement, politics and productivity


With 2024 shaping up to have a great deal of changes through political, economic and legislative changes, Simon Toplass, group CEO of Pagabo is looking at the year ahead

London under-prepared for climate change


The interim report of the London Climate Resilience Review should prompt decision-makers to bring proven solutions from around the UK to the capital, says climate charity Ashden.