All Energy, Infrastructure and Refurbishment articles – Page 37
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NewsIndustry told to speed up carbon reduction programme
New report says reusing materials and green machinery will help construction meet targets
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FeaturesHow construction can (help to) save the world, part 2
Continuing our series featuring proposals from industry experts on how to tackle the climate crisis with action, here are several that take a materials-focused approach
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NewsFirms chasing spots on £750m retrofit framework
Four-year Fusion21 deal to be used for decarbonisation works on homes and schools
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NewsFive firms shortlisted for £1.9bn Lower Thames Crossing jobs
Contracts cover approach roads either side of the river Thames
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FeaturesCost model: Net zero homes
As net zero carbon becomes a guiding principle across all new buildings but with so many design and construction issues yet to be solved or standardised, creating housing stock is a challenge, explains Aecom’s Rob Mills
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FeaturesHow construction can (help to) save the world
As part of our countdown to the Cop26 conference in Glasgow in November, we put out a call across the industry asking people to identify one idea that could effect positive change. This is the first in a series of their responses
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NewsArcadis appointed commercial partner for £5bn East West Rail link
Consultant will draw up business case for next stage of line
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NewsKent council launches £500m construction framework
Work will mainly consist of school new builds, extensions and refurbs
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NewsIn Pictures: £1.1bn Northern Line Extension opens to passengers
Services on the first tube extension this century started this morning after six years of construction
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FeaturesA doughnut-shaped solution to help save the world
Building has been asking a wide range of industry figures what construction can do to help the UK hit net zero targets. To kick off the series, Professor Tim Ibell proffers a sweet-sounding solution
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FeaturesSteel sustainability FAQs
The British Constructional Steelwork Association and Steel for Life, with the support of the Steel Construction Institute, have produced answers to 11 frequently asked questions from specifiers on steel, sustainability and climate change
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FeaturesMichael Gove and housing: what you need to know
Michael Gove is a political heavy-weight and household name, but what do we know about his views on housing, planning and the environment?
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FeaturesSteeling ourselves for climate change
In the second in our series on materials, Thomas Lane looks at the ways in which the steel industry can reduce its carbon emissions
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CommentCountdown to COP26: Timber is a panacea but use it wisely
Timber is widely regarded as the obvious solution in the quest for a sustainable construction material, but it is not as simple as that
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NewsHS2 starts work to turn historic Birmingham station into a visitor centre
Old Curzon Street Station will be worked into plan for railway’s Birmingham terminus
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NewsEnfield council’s energy firm awarded £24m to extend low-carbon heat network
Energetik will expand its existing network and and link up to the £1.2bn energy-from-waste facility at Edmonton Eco Park
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NewsFoster says architects ‘can’t walk away’ from airport projects
Architect said profession has a responsilbity to decarbonise buildings used for transport
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NewsPrime minister told to publicly fund national retrofit scheme
Cost of work will deter households from carrying out improvements, letter to Boris Johnson warns
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NewsHeat pump firms on notice for £2bn zero carbon framework
Deal will also cater for ventilation specialists