Energy & Sustainability

Lessening the impact of the built environment is a big responsibility, one that Aggregate Industries takes seriously

As the climate crisis forces the construction industry to take stock, the responsibility rests with us, says Dr Mike Cook, Chair of IStructE’s Climate Emergency Task Group

The climate emergency means that cuttings carbon emissions is a priority for all Building Engineers and construction professions.

Each year, the Society for the Environment (SocEnv) Awards showcase the outstanding work of registered environmental professionals as part of the organisation’s World Environment Day celebrations.

The Fuel Poverty Strategy report, Sustainable Warmth, sets out the government’s plans for protecting vulnerable households.

March’s budget faced a number of criticisms from the construction sector for its lack of focus on climate crisis initiatives.

Andrew Pearson explores the consultation response on Parts L and F of the Building Regulations

The government is under pressure to extend the green homes grant scheme beyond March 2022 after a committee of MPs described progress as moving at a snail’s pace.

Ibrahim Imam, co-founder of PlanRadar, says the UK’s green recovery hinges on construction embracing technology.

Working with Ofgem, Energy Networks Association (ENA) members have drawn up plans to unlock early investment (up to £300m) in the grid to support the future technologies driving green jobs and growth in the UK.

Stuart Fairlie MCABE believes the new energy standards are a jab in the arm for low-carbon living – and there’s no time like the present for getting ready

Construction managers overseeing domestic and commercial projects incorporating green roofs need to plan carefully to best manage supply chain issues created by Brexit.

Acuity Brands’ second annual State of Energy Management report gave an interesting insight into building management considerations for business premises that remain empty during Covid-19 lockdowns.

Dom de Ville, Senior Consultant, Sancroft, discusses how to avoid the mounting plastic packaging problem

In September 2020, the government launched the Green Homes Grant scheme. Homeowners and landlords can apply for vouchers to contribute to the cost of energy-saving home improvements – up to £5,000 for most homeowners, or £10,000 for low-income households.

World Green Building Council highlights innovation in the sustainable building sector with Building A Better Future series of documentary-style films.

All homes and businesses in England will have to meet rigorous new energy efficiency standards to lower energy consumption and bills, to help to protect the environment, the Housing Minister Chris Pincher has announced.

Shaun Hughes, Regional Manager Southern UK at Victaulic, suggests best practice for using fewer resources.

Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change, the UK’s independent statutory adviser, said the cost of moving to a low-carbon economy had come down significantly.