Sustainability
Greener Government estate as First Street Hub tops out
30 Apr 24
Government is celebrating a sharp reduction in energy consumption and emissions across the public estate.
Planners Green-light BNG-ready Sheffield social housing scheme
29 Apr 24
Building work on 26 homes as part of a new social housing scheme near Sheffield city centre.
Rethinking sustainable construction: a future forged in timber
26 Apr 24
The light-weight nature and workability of timber makes it ideal for retrofitting, extending the life of existing buildings.
Balfour Beatty awarded contract to build Scotland’s first net zero prison
24 Apr 24
Balfour Beatty has confirmed that it has been awarded a contract to construct the new £209M HMP Highland in Inverness
Construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution
16 Apr 24
Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen will help building sites go greener under government plans.
World’s largest tidal scheme progresses
10 Apr 24
Advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal scheme on the banks of the River Mersey have been unveiled.
Balfour Beatty to deliver Net Zero Teesside Power Project
27 Mar 24
Balfour Beatty has been chosen to progress with the next phase of the Net Zero Teesside Power project.
New strategic partners appointed for GPA
20 Mar 24
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed two new strategic partners.
The planet vs planning
18 Mar 24
Planning has long been an area for debate and February signalled a great deal of change.
Diesel is Disappearing – Are You Ready?
11 Mar 24
Feasibility and cost-effectiveness of embracing cleaner alternatives to diesel generators in the construction sector.
