All Energy, Infrastructure and Refurbishment articles – Page 35
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NewsNational planning policy needs overhaul to promote net zero, MPs say
Government will fail to hit 2050 net zero target unless it engages with councils, says select committee chair
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NewsMore than nine out of 10 construction firms want mandatory carbon calculations on projects
Survey finds overwhelming majority of industry firms think whole life carbon calculations should decide whether or not schemes get planning approval
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CommentBe prepared for new rules on compulsory electric vehicle charging
All new-build homes and offices with parking spaces will soon be required to have electric vehicle charging points. Neil Gosling examines the implications
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NewsSheppard Robson go-ahead for Cambridge science park scheme
Scheme to consist of two office buildings and a transport hub
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FeaturesThe heat and buildings strategy explained: what did it say – and was it worth the wait?
Published last week and running to 200 pages, Thomas Lane dives deep into a government initiative that promised much but had delivered rather less
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NewsFund to accelerate timber construction launches ahead of COP26
Built by Nature is looking to fund ideas that scale up timber building solutions
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NewsSheppard Robson unveils plans for Berkshire science park complex
Scheme to include two newbuilds and six refurbs
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NewsSunak to announce more than £1.5bn for cultural and sports projects
Funding to help build or upgrade up to 8,000 sports pitches in trailed pledges ahead of Wednesday’s spending review
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NewsIndustry warned of ‘imminent risk’ of steel production shutdown amid critical magnesium shortage
Europe set to run out of magnesium by the end of next month as China shuts down production due to rising energy costs
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FeaturesBE@COP26: shining a spotlight on low-carbon timber construction
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) will be home to a ‘sustainable timber district’ next month as part of BE@COP26 11-day free showcase
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NewsCLC announces panel for key COP26 conference event
Keltbray and Travis Perkins chiefs to lead debate on how industry can reach net zero
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NewsHS2’s Euston station to be downsized, government confirms
Latest update also admits protestors have now cost project up to £80m
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FeaturesCost model: Sports stadiums
More sports clubs are looking to diversify their stadium offer to improve their revenue streams and operating position, particularly in smaller developments
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NewsConstruction reacts to heat and buildings strategy
Plan for decarbonising UK’s buildings garners mixed reaction from industry experts
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CommentNet zero is a huge challenge – and a massive opportunity
Retrofitting the nation’s homes will require one of the largest industrial efforts this country has attempted in peacetime. Are we ready, asks Hannah Vickers
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FeaturesJust how good is wood?
In the third in our series on construction materials, Thomas Lane looks at whether wood really is the panacea many claim it to be
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NewsCity approves conversion of listed police station into five-star hotel
Scheme will see prisoner cells transformed into private whisky-tasting rooms
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NewsGovernment announces £440m funding for new green construction projects
Plans outlined as part of net zero strategy for reducing carbon emissions across economy
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CommentThe heat pump grant is welcome – but £5,000 is not enough
The government has set a bold target, but it may need to do more to persuade homeowners and industry that it is worth the investment, says Darren Snaith