Sustainability

Timber roadmap to boost construction and reduce emissions


New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions

Sustainable concrete materials: a novel way to reuse spent tyres


Patent of the month Sustainable concrete materials: a novel way to reuse spent tyres

Scottish recycled brick maker selected for key COP28 showcase space


A wall built from recycled construction waste has formed the centrepiece of one of the major showcase spaces at COP28.

New planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills


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


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


Industry leading zero carbon building will target a 'BREEAM Excellent' rating.

SSE Renewables to take 320MW battery energy storage system forward


The development will help to balance energy supply and demand more effectively.

Scottish wind deal streamlines projects


The Scottish Government has agreed a new deal which will see the development of onshore wind projects streamlined.

Housebuilders struggle with ‘E’ in ESG


Housebuilder confidence high on delivering social value, but hard yards to come on environmental reporting.

Thermal water system technology could reduce energy bills


The patent revolves around the dynamic control of a water provision system in buildings.