All net zero articles
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Features
Learning on the job: how Wales is leading the way with net zero schools
The Vale of Glamorgan council and ISG have spent the past 10 years refining and monitoring their standardised school solution and have now gone from gas guzzlers to carbon negative, Thomas Lane reports
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Liberal Democrats outline housing and net zero plans in manifesto
Party confirms pledge to build 380,000 homes a year and would take a second look at HS2’s northern leg
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Labour unveils green energy plan for first year in government
Party would start projects within months of winning the July election as it re-commits to decarbonise grid by 2030
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SNP’s decision to ditch Scotland’s 2030 climate target ‘disappointing’, housing body says
Climate Change Committee warned last month that 75% emissions reduction target was unachievable
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Features
Why the industry needs another net zero carbon buildings standard
David Partridge has been tasked with bringing together construction’s many and varied definitions of net zero. He tells Thomas Lane why setting a recognised and easily understood benchmark for whole-life carbon emissions is so important
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Sector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
Housing Forum and CIH among bodies to respond to DLHUC consultation that closes today
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Features
How digital twins are cutting carbon emissions for the Ministry of Justice
Digital twins have the potential to operate buildings more efficiently than traditional facilities management systems. The MoJ is trialling the technology at its Five Wells prison and the early indications are looking good
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Cat A fitouts are two and a half times more carbon intensive than previously thought, research reveals
The study, carried out by AHMM, challenges the assumptions made in the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment which has become the industry standard for calculating carbon emissions
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Features
Who would back a ‘retrofit only’ mandate? RICS debate airs range of industry views
Industry experts met last week at RICS’ Parliament Square headquarters to discuss how much weight should be given to retrofit schemes by the planners and regulators. Tom Lowe reports
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Climate NGO announces partnership with CBRE and manufacturers to boost renovation rates across Europe
Climate Group seeking to increase deep renovation rate to 2.5% by 2030
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Features
Building the Future Commission: Powering down the road to net zero
After a year of consultation and consideration, last week the Building the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considers how the industry can reduce its carbon emissions and implement greener methods of energy use and production
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Comment
Are you fragile or agile? That is the question for contractors…
There are many factors at play in a contractor’s ability to withstand the vagaries of a challenging market and political and economic turbulence, writes T&T Alinea’s Iain Parker
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Comment
The construction year ahead: what can we expect in 2024?
Sheena Sood previews the year ahead in construction law, with some major legislative, contractual and policy changes looming
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Features
Will biodiversity rules prove a net gain for the housebuilding sector?
From this month, all developments will have to show how they increase biodiversity by 10%. Joey Gardiner examines what the policy means
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Comment
The UK is setting the standard for energy-efficient homes – but there is still some way to go
The latest update to the Future Homes and Buildings Standard is demanding, comprehensive and will shape our industry for years, but it still gives cause for concern, writes Alan Fogarty
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Comment
Is 2024 already lost to dithering and delay?
The last few years have not been easy but we will have to wait a little longer before the outlook starts to improve, writes Richard Steer
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News
Proposed changes to new building energy regulations could be the last
Future Homes and Buildings Standards will mean new buildings are net zero ready and focus on improved building services and renewables
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Industry needs to decarbonise twice as fast to meet 2025 emissions target, UKGBC says
Slow progress over the last four years means firms are now falling behind planned trajectory