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Construction NewsUKGBC reacts to Heat and Buildings Strategy
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today (19 October 2021) responded to the Government’s long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-reacts-to-heat-and-buildings-strategy/">UKGBC reacts to Heat and Buildings Strategy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/19/2021
Construction NewsA missed chance to kick-start the home heating revolution
As the government commits to ‘build back better’ there is also an urgent need to ‘build and retrofit greener’ if the UK is going to meet its carbon emission targets. The current gas crisis has brought home the vulnerability of the nation in terms of future power and heating and we welcome the publication of the Heat and […]
admin · 10/19/2021
Construction NewsHow dialing up the green revolution would give UK construction something to sink its teeth into
Ahead of the autumn budget on 27th October, Brendan Sharkey, Head of Construction and Real Estate at MHA, says that with the pandemic subsiding, the Chancellor should introduce more measures to get the construction industry to focus on sustainability. “With the pandemic subsiding and the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) approaching, the autumn […]
admin · 10/13/2021
Construction NewsTackling Emissions from Office Operations: Start with Usage
<p>Kristin Marin, CUBE programme manager, writes for UKGBC about tackling waste in our office buildings. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/tackling-emissions-from-operations-cube-competition/">Tackling Emissions from Office Operations: Start with Usage</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/13/2021
Construction NewsGovernment consider deterrents for demolishing buildings
Rather than knocking down existing buildings, experts are urging ministers to encourage developers to explore refurbishments, as making steel, concrete and bricks for new buildings generate vast carbon emissions. Business minister, Lord Callanan, told delegates at a Property Week conference that the government would be looking at this issue in its forthcoming heat and building […]
admin · 10/12/2021
PodcastsEpisode 14: The Importance of Affordable Social Housing with Top Architect, James Mary O'Connor. Pete Talks to Steve About the Global Movement to the Countryside.
Henry Interviews Top Architect James Mary O’Connor Following one of our most important episodes to date, James Mary O’Connor, Principal-in-Charge at Moore Ruble Yudell, talks to Henry McDonald about the importance of affordable social housing and sustainability. We cannot be deciding whether I’m going to do the latest benchmark building here sustainably. I think it […]
James Mary O'Connor · 10/11/2021
Net ZeroDriving sustainability with eco-friendly asphalt
Stockland Evergreen in the south-east Melbourne suburb of Clyde is set to use more than 19,000 tonnes of Downer Group’s road surfacing material known as Reconophalt — a type of asphalt that is designed to be environmentally friendly and not exude harmful fumes. Similar in look, feel and durability to standard asphalt, the material contains […]
admin · 10/11/2021
Net ZeroNet Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme – Market Analysis
<p>Join us to hear the key findings and recommendations for a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme from market analysis carried out within the UK property sector</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/events/net-zero-carbon-buildings-verification-scheme-market-analysis-2/">Net Zero Carbon Buildings Verification Scheme – Market Analysis</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/11/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-the-scottish-heat-and-buildings-strategy/">UKGBC responds to the Scottish Heat and Buildings Strategy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 10/8/2021
Construction NewsSmart building will be top of its class within the North-East
A new office building currently being constructed in Newcastle city centre will be the smartest building in the North-East when it’s completed next year. One Strawberry Lane, which is being built in the St James’ area of the city, is the first building in the region to go for SmartScore certification. The accreditation is the highest […]
admin · 10/6/2021
Construction NewsAddressing the building and construction climate challenge sustainable project funding
It’s common knowledge that the building and construction industry is a major carbon emissions contributor. It faces increasing pressure to adapt its approach to respond to environmental goals. Here, Louise Stewart, CEO and Founder of ProjectPay, explores the ways in which construction can meet consumer and investor expectations. The industry faces numerous environmental compliance challenges, […]
admin · 10/6/2021
Construction NewsBritain must solve housing crisis without risking further climate damage warns Sir David King
Britain must solve its housing crisis without putting climate at risk warned the UK former Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King at an Offsite Alliance event, part of this year’s UK Construction Week. With government targets of 300,000 houses to build a year and a current shortfall of 100,000 the Offsite Alliance has today laid […]
admin · 10/5/2021
Construction NewsEurope’s largest wooden framed building, the Gramophone Works in West London, goes green
One of Europe’s largest wooden framed buildings, the Gramophone Works in Kensal Green, West London, has been brought back to life following a £25m refurbishment programme as part of a major collaboration between main contractors Grahams and M&E specialist, Dowds Group. This historic building now offers some of greenest credentials of any work space in […]
admin · 10/5/2021
Construction NewsConstruction industry encouraged to ‘step-up’ in race to adopt greener heating solutions
After the recent revelations that UK’s home gas boilers emit twice as much CO2 as all the nation’s power stations, the construction sector is being urged to accelerate the switch to greener heating solutions such as CO2 heat pumps, which have been described as ‘the future of green heating in the UK’. The government’s target […]
admin · 10/4/2021
Architecture7 beautiful 3D printed houses
Among the construction techniques that are reshaping the built environment industry, 3D printed houses is without a doubt the most impressive. We get four walls built in 24 hours, an energy-efficient house, and plans that can be customized. This feature runs you through why 3d printed houses are revolutionary, plus we show you seven examples […]
Nicolas R · 10/1/2021
Construction NewsThe Energy Transitions Commission Calls for 40% Methane Emissions cuts by 2030
London, 30 September 2021 — The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) today published its latest report, Keeping 1.5°C Alive: Closing the Gap in the 2020s. The report identifies six sets of actions that could keep the world on a path to limit global warming to 1.5°C and which could be catalysed by commitments made at COP26. […]
admin · 9/30/2021
Construction NewsWarwickshire rural housing specialists showcase their commitment to zero carbon, supporting local communities and working in partnership
Rural housing specialists Warwickshire Rural Housing Association Rural housing specialists Warwickshire Rural Housing Association, in collaboration with New Meaning Training, recently held a passive house event on their site in Bearley, to showcase their latest low-carbon, affordable homes. Stratford-on-Avon District Council members and officers were joined by other developers and housing associations, including Futures Housing […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/29/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to National Resilience Strategy call for evidence
<p>UKGBC has responded to the National Resilience Strategy call for evidence. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-national-resilience-strategy-call-for-evidence/">UKGBC responds to National Resilience Strategy call for evidence</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/28/2021
Net ZeroHow quickly can we decarbonise building & construction and localise supply chains?
Australia’s building and construction sectors are facing a double challenge. The pandemic has shown the vulnerability of global supply chains and the threats posed by our dependence on imported construction materials. We’ve seen building and infrastructure projects delayed for months due to the disruption of overseas travel and trade. At the same time, the world’s […]
admin · 9/27/2021
Construction NewsWorking towards a more sustainable construction sector
COP26 may be drawing ever closer, yet all seems to be in a state of flux and transition. The media is full of predictions of a potential return to the dark days of the 1970s, with strain on the energy infrastructure raising the possibility of a three-day week. While it would appear that a completely […]
admin · 9/24/2021
Net ZeroRecycled beverage cartons to be used as building materials
Australian builders will soon be able to replace plywood, particle board and plaster board with low-carbon, environmentally sustainable construction boards made from packaging waste such as used beverage cartons and coffee cups. saveBOARD Australia has received a $1.74 million grant from the federal and NSW governments towards setting up a $5 million facility that will […]
admin · 9/22/2021