All Energy, Infrastructure and Refurbishment articles – Page 29
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CommentTime to open our doors and show next generation what construction has to offer
Schools and colleges told us that they need more notice so we are starting the countdown to Open Doors 2023 now
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CommentA strategy for another age and no solution to the current crisis
The government’s energy security strategy focuses on long-term solutions to longstanding problems. But the UK has more immediate concerns
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NewsIndustry leaders attack lack of retrofit focus in ‘supply-side’ energy strategy
Proposals to improve low-carbon supply do nothing to tackle rising enery costs or inefficiency in current stock, critics say
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NewsPlans to build eight new nuclear plants announced in government energy strategy
Aim to approve new reactor every year until 2030
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FeaturesTime for timber: exclusive Q&A with Zac Goldsmith
International environment minister Lord Goldsmith answers Building’s questions about his plans to drive up the use of timber in construction
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NewsBuilding Awards unveils two new categories as entries open for 2022
New awards recognise positive contributions in areas of people strategy and net zero
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FeaturesExplainer: how to increase the use of timber
Wood is an abundant, cost-effective and energy-efficient construction material. The government wants the industry to embrace it more extensively
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NewsCOP26 optimism was ‘naive’, UN chief says
Antonio Guterres blasts governments and business leaders for ‘lying’ about their efforts to cut carbon emissions
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CommentWhy don’t we care more about preserving biodiversity?
The devastating impact of climate change is widely known but the degradation of our planet’s biodiversity is just as detrimental to its health
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NewsSeven new nuclear plants and offshore wind expansion expected in energy strategy
But ambitious targets planned for onshore wind could be dropped
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NewsDocklands planners approve modular tower for Marsh Wall cluster
Student accommodation block on Isle of Dogs will be one of world’s tallest modular buildings
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NewsImprove procurement to achieve net zero, university researchers tell industry
King’s College report warns commitments face being shelved because of cost reasons
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FeaturesEnd of the road for red diesel: what construction firms need to know
From today red diesel will no longer be allowed in construction plant and machinery. What does this change mean for the industry?
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CommentSurvival of the retro-fittest
Local authorities can play a pivotal role in creating sustainable placemaking strategies, writes Olivia Jackson
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FeaturesIn business with Exigere: Work is only hard when you’re not enjoying it
Founding partner Dan Fryer tells Dave Rogers about the challenges and opportunities of life as a QS in today’s turbulent market
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FeaturesWhich construction firms have landed HS2 contracts so far?
More than £15bn worth of work has been dished out
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FeaturesIn pictures: how Align JV is building the UK’s longest rail bridge, one piece at a time
Massive infastructure projects at Colne Valley Viaduct and Chiltern Tunnel form first stretch of HS2 outside London
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CommentNever mind tax cuts and upgrade grants, a proper retrofit strategy is what we really need
In the wake of the spring statement, the conversation must move from fuel subsidies to efficiencies if we are to solve the energy crisis
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NewsIndustry calls for more action on promised retrofit programme
Chancellor’s energy efficiency VAT cut welcomed but more investment needed to improve homes, argue sector bodies
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CommentWhy a fabric-first approach can help cut high energy costs
When analysing how to make our buildings more energy efficient, we should start with the materials used to build them