All Sustainability articles – Page 61
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NewsHousebuilders will miss zero carbon homes target, says Barratt boss
Barratt Homes chief executive Mark Clare says firms will not meet 2016 government target
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CommentPassivhaus at Ecobuild: separating the hits from the hype
The voice behind our original Passivhaus Diary picks out his 2011 exhibition highlights
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Paul King: 'We need regulation to hit carbon targets'
UKGBC chief executive says government must impose minimum energy standards on existing stock to give industry confidence to invest in sustainability
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NewsGovernment rules out Green Deal regulation
Industry groups say minimum standards for homes would encourage retrofitting and provide certainty
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Natural wood-fibre insulation
Natural Building Technologies natural wood-fibre insulation systems will be on display at this year’s Ecobuild
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Recycled PVCu window frame
Epwin Group will be showcasing a PVCu window frame manufactured using 98% recycled end-of-life PVCu window frames.
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Energy saving glazing
Tremco illbruck will show a number of new energy saving products for glazing systems, at Ecobuild
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FeaturesEcobuild: Five top trends
In this week’s Ecobuild special, we take a look at five top trends to find out about at the show on 1-3 March. And there are some surprising suggestions to help you get more green
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Closed panel timber frames
Timber frame manufacturer Cygnum will unveil a closed panel timber frame system that incorporates cellulose insulation, at Ecobuild
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NewsUK-GBC calls on industry to take carbon lead
Construction industry has to be proactive and not wait for government intervention when it comes to carbon reduction, says sustainability body
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NewsLocal authorities in carbon homes standards dispute
Zero Carbon Hub and Local Government Association battle it out
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NewsRecyclable aluminium rainwater system
Rainwater systems manufacturer Marley Alutec will be exhibiting its Alutec Evolve range of recyclable aluminium rainwater systems, at this year’s Ecobuild
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Energy efficient building advice
At Ecobuild, Saint-Gobain will be demonstrating how its technologies can be used together to create energy efficient buildings
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Absorbent building board
Gypsum fibre board manufacturer Fermacell’s Greenline building board has natural additives formulated to absorb volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from inside buildings.
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Tesco’s plans for solar panels put on hold
Decision comes after government’s review of feed-in tarrifs
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NewsOlympic park set to miss green target after Games
ODA to look into alternative ways to reduce carbon emissions after failing to hit 20% renewables aim