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Global Green Building Coalition Launches Initiative to Boost Sustainable Building Finance

Industry News Global Green Building Coalition Launches Initiative to Boost Sustainable Building Finance A coalition of global green building organizations, including the UK’s Building Research Establishment (BRE), has launched a sustainable finance initiative to bring more buildings up to environmental standards. The initiative aims to unlock financing for sustainable building projects, addressing the gap where

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Research Reveals Low Interest in Construction Careers Among UK Adults

Industry News Research Reveals Low Interest in Construction Careers Among UK Adults A recent study commissioned by the construction industry not-for-profit organization Deconstruction found that 68% of UK adults would not consider a career in the construction sector. The industry is often associated with terms like “dirty,” “strenuous,” and “boring,” highlighting the need for initiatives

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Thurrock Council’s Social Housing Upgrade

Industry News Thurrock Council’s Social Housing Upgrade In Thurrock, over 270 residences in three high-rise tower blocks underwent an energy upgrade, replacing night storage heaters with ground source heat pumps. This initiative is estimated to reduce fuel bills by over 50% for some households and cut carbon emissions by 70%, equating to approximately 7,080 tonnes

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Self-Build Bungalow in the UK

Industry News Self-Build Bungalow in the UK Retired electrician Mr. James constructed a two-bedroom bungalow focusing on sustainability. He installed a Shoebox NX ground source heat pump, complemented by 12 solar panels and a 13kW battery. This setup allows him to live almost entirely off-grid with a minimal carbon footprint. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE  Share

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Microsoft pioneers wooden datacenters to reduce carbon emissions and champion sustainability

Industry News Microsoft pioneers wooden datacenters to reduce carbon emissions and champion sustainability Microsoft is building a new data centre with mass timber. This is a growing trend in construction using cross-laminated timber, or CLT, a fire-resistant prefabricated wood material. This helps reduce the use of steel and concrete and “significantly reduce the embodied carbon

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Salutogenic Design: the next evolution in creating health-focused workspaces

Industry News Salutogenic Design: the next evolution in creating health-focused workspaces This article explores how Biophilia, has gained mainstream attention, highlighted by a CNN interview with Oliver Heath, a leading proponent in Europe. This growing interest reflects organisations’ efforts to address multiple challenges, such as employee engagement, wellbeing, and productivity. Evidence supports that biophilic office

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Inside Pininfarina of America: exploring Biophilic Towers, lounge concepts, and the design principles shaping sustainable living

Industry News Inside Pininfarina of America: exploring Biophilic Towers, lounge concepts, and the design principles shaping sustainable living This article dives into Pininfarina of America’s innovative approach to architecture and interior design, emphasising biophilic principles that go beyond aesthetics. It highlights the integration of natural elements, spatial harmony, and sustainable materials to create environments that

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UK Budget 2024: Key Opportunities for the Construction Sector

Industry News UK Budget 2024: Key Opportunities for the Construction Sector The UK Budget 2024 presents promising opportunities for the construction industry, emphasising sustainable projects and regional investments. Major areas of focus include infrastructure expansion, housing, and energy-efficient retrofitting, aligning with the government’s broader sustainability goals. While the sector faces challenges like fluctuating costs and

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UK House Builders Anticipate Passivhaus Standard Details

Industry News UK House Builders Anticipate Passivhaus Standard Details UK housebuilders are awaiting specifics on the planned adoption of the Passivhaus standard, a design aimed at drastically improving energy efficiency in residential buildings. The new standard will require homes to meet strict criteria for insulation, airtightness, and energy usage, aligning with the UK’s environmental goals.

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Balancing Act: Implementing Net-Zero Standards in Construction

Industry News Balancing Act: Implementing Net-Zero Standards in Construction The UK’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard aims to significantly curb carbon emissions in building construction and operations. This framework, demanding yet achievable, encourages the industry to adopt sustainable materials, improve energy efficiency, and reduce waste. Although the transition poses challenges—such as higher costs and the

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Tech-connected plant ‘could be worth £400bn to economy

Industry News Tech-connected plant ‘could be worth £400bn to economy Greater use of connected and autonomous plant (CAP) in the construction sector could boost the UK economy by £417 billion within two and a half decades, according to a study by Costain. This figure represents benefits that could be generated both through extensive use of

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Aira opens first Scotland ‘hub’ to drive UK heat pump plans

Industry News Aira opens first Scotland ‘hub’ to drive UK heat pump plans Following investment, Aira has opened its first training hub in the UK to support national roll-out of heat pump systems offered as part of monthly subscription charge model. As part of a £300 million UK investment strategy, the company is aiming to

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Electric wallpaper to be trialled in Glasgow tenements

Industry News Electric wallpaper to be trialled in Glasgow tenements A pilot led by the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, West of Scotland Housing Association, and Glasgow City Council is trialling electric wallpaper in 12 Glasgow tenements to assess its effectiveness as a clean heat source. Funded by Scotland Beyond Net Zero – a

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Centre to accelerate net-zero buildings for cities

Industry News Centre to accelerate net-zero buildings for cities The new Centre for Net-Zero High Density Buildings is an initiative that aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions from densely packed buildings in UK cities and towns. With a £4.5 million funding boost from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), it will investigate how to make buildings

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Introducing CZED-Power partner with 540 WORLD for supply chain innovations2C Certified® Circularity, a new product certification

ZED-Power partner with 540 WORLD for supply chain innovations

Industry News ZED-Power partner with 540 WORLD for supply chain innovations 540 WORLD has teamed up with ZED Power to audit materials used in ZED Power’s Zed CNC house system. The goal is to enhance sustainability, health, and circularity through the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program. ZED Power, a pioneer in zero-carbon housing, will

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Introducing C2C Certified® Circularity, a new product certification

Industry News Introducing C2C Certified® Circularity, a new product certification The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has launched the C2C Certified® Circularity certification, designed to promote sustainable product design for a circular economy. This certification, part of the updated Cradle to Cradle Certified® Version 4.1 standard, focuses on circular sourcing, design, and systems to

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Floods and landslides leave 18 dead in Bosnia

Floods and landslides leave 18 dead in Bosnia

Industry News Floods and landslides leave 18 dead in Bosnia At the beginning of October, flash floods and landslides following a period of heavy rain caused devastation in central Bosnia-Herzegovina. Some towns and villages have been cut off, homes are flooded and washed away, and there has been severe damage to roads, bridges and railway

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Why was Hurricane Helene so damaging?

Why was Hurricane Helene so damaging?

Industry News Why was Hurricane Helene so damaging? Storm Helene made landfall in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. The storm caused damage across six states, and the loss of more than 100 lives. Analysis of Storm Helene suggests that human induced climate change played a significant role in the volume of rainfall

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Relief and recovery efforts continue in Nigeria

Relief and recovery efforts continue in Nigeria

Industry News Relief and recovery efforts continue in Nigeria Almost four weeks have passed since the Alau dam collapsed following a period of heavy rainfall. Flash floods submerged houses and farmland, leaving over 300 people dead, and 1.2 million people affected, across 31 states. Water levels remain dangerously high, and an outbreak of cholera is

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Floods shut roads, halt trains and close schools

Floods shut roads, halt trains and close schools

Industry News Floods shut roads, halt trains and close schools In the late afternoon of 26th September 2024, Birmingham experienced a heavy rainfall event lasting around four hours. The preceding days had been fairly wet, and the surface water drainage systems were quickly overwhelmed leading to significant localised flooding within the first couple of hours.

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Buildings to prove they are net zero carbon with UK’s first agreed methodology

Industry News Buildings to prove they are net zero carbon with UK’s first agreed methodology New guidelines for net-zero buildings in the UK aim to reduce “greenwashing” by setting a clear standard for sustainable homes. With claims like “zero bills” and “net zero” often leading to confusion, this cross-industry initiative seeks to ensure that buildings

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