Sustainability
UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024
29 Feb 24
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
21 Feb 24
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
1 Feb 24
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
26 Jan 24
Record-breaking sustainable office, Eden, has reached practical completion, creating a new gem on Salford’s skyline.
A year of procurement, politics and productivity
24 Jan 24
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
23 Jan 24
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.
EDAROTH to deliver sustainable, affordable homes in Bristol
22 Jan 24
Sustainable housing developer EDAROTH, has signed a development agreement with Bristol City Council to design and deliver 29 affordable homes
Reducing carbon emissions through circularity
18 Jan 24
A new report reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by up to 75%.
Five ways to reduce emissions in the built environment
12 Jan 24
Innovators need to focus to reduce household emissions across the built environment in time for 2050.
Delivering on decarbonisation
10 Jan 24
Energy efficiency and insulation professionals, industry figureheads and government officials came together at an event at the end of 2023, celebrating the transformational work undertaken by the sector.
