Businesses Launch ‘Renovation Revolution’ Campaign to Spur Decarbonisation of EU Buildings
Industry News Businesses Launch ‘Renovation Revolution’ Campaign to Spur Decarbonisation of EU Buildings A coalition of businesses has launched a new initiative to spur renovation rates across Europe, in a bid to help the European Union meet its net-zero targets. The new programme will combine companies, sub-national governments, and environmental NGOs. Read the full article […]
Why Global Support for Climate Action is Systematically Underestimated
Industry News Why Global Support for Climate Action is Systematically Underestimated Image Source- bestphotoeditingapps.org There is “near-universal” global support for climate action, yet people systematically underestimate the commitment of their peers, according to research published in Nature Climate Change based on a representative sample of nearly 130,000 people in 125 countries. Read the full article here […]
Daylight as a building material
Industry News Daylight as a building material Credits: Duncan Lomax, Ravage Productions Modern society often neglects natural daylight, leading to circadian darkness. Daylighting designers focus on daylight as a building material, aiming to maximize benefits while minimizing drawbacks. Principles include daylight analysis, provision, health, well-being, aesthetics, sustainability, energy efficiency, and building codes. Incorporating daylight shapes […]
Why The Case For Healthy Buildings Continues To Grow
Industry News Why The Case For Healthy Buildings Continues To Grow Credits: Tom Lee/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images The demand for healthier buildings has surged due to wildfires in America, Canada, and Europe, and as people spend more time indoors, the concept of healthy buildings is becoming more important. Surveys show that 52% of British workers are […]
Climate anxious? Here’s how you can turn apprehension into action.
Industry News Climate anxious? Here’s how you can turn apprehension into action Credits: Guardian Design/Getty Images Worrying about the future can be debilitating. Experts say these three things can help: Build social cohesion, to help your community weather adversity; Dispel the silence about climate crisis with open discussion; and stay abreast of international issues and […]
Climate fatigue isn’t a sign that Europeans are in denial – it’s a sign of their fear.
Industry News Climate fatigue isn’t a sign that Europeans are in denial – it’s a sign of their fear. Credits: Sem van der Wal/ANP/AFP/Getty Images This article explores the reasons behind climate fatigue, and how governments can and should be more creative with their finances to meet the challenge. Read the full article here Share this […]
Tackling Complacency in the Face of the Climate Crisis
Industry News Chris Skidmore: Net zero climb-down sacrifices Britain’s climate leadership for short-term gain Chris Skidmore resigns to trigger a by-election due to opposition to new oil and gas licenses, undermining Britain’s competitiveness and destabilizing business confidence, despite ambitious local leaders defending net zero policies. Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:
UK facing ‘supply and demand’ issue over green skills and green growth – experts
Industry News UK facing ‘supply and demand’ issue over green skills and green growth – experts Credits: Andrew Matthews/PA (PA Wire) UK faces supply and demand issue with 51% of businesses implementing green skills programs, despite 71% recognizing their importance for decarbonising economy. Local authorities should support courses, upskill programs, and unemployed training. Read the […]
Built Environment: Securing a water positive future
Industry News Built Environment: Securing a water positive future Building with Nature Standards Framework includes quality standards focused on sustainable water management, at both a project and catchment-scale. The Building with Nature Water Standards encourage the effective management and use of the water that falls on and flows through the site in ways that minimise […]
New green infrastructure planning policy guidance in Wales
Industry News COP28 update from UKGBC UKGBC have decided to use the momentum of COP28 to launch two new pieces of research. The first is a ‘Progress Report’ against UKGBC’s Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, providing insight into actual emissions reduction across the sector over the previous 4 years, and how this compares to the […]
COP28 update from UKGBC
Industry News COP28 update from UKGBC UKGBC have decided to use the momentum of COP28 to launch two new pieces of research. The first is a ‘Progress Report’ against UKGBC’s Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, providing insight into actual emissions reduction across the sector over the previous 4 years, and how this compares to the […]
Future Homes Conference success
Industry News Future Homes Conference success New homes are rapidly changing to meet the climate and environmental challenges of the 21st century. The inaugural Future Homes conference will be held on 22 November at the Institute for Engineering and Technology, Savoy Place, London to bring the home building community together on the roadmap to net zero and […]
Biodiversity Net Gain guidance published
Industry News Biodiversity Net Gain guidance published This week Defra published a host of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) content to support industry to get ready for mandatory BNG rollout in early 2024, from statutory instruments, guidance, the statutory biodiversity metric, and habitat management and monitoring plans: Biodiversity Net Gain guidance published This week Defra published […]
Seratech makes carbon neutral brick prototype from CO2 emissions
Industry News Seratech makes carbon neutral brick prototype from CO2 emissions Seratech, a climate-tech start-up, has produced its first carbon neutral brick prototype following 18 months of research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF). The brick uses a magnesium carbonate binder that is produced via […]
‘Air Purity Pulse Check’ report
Industry News ‘Air Purity Pulse Check’ report Dyson have released its detailed report into UK attitudes towards the importance of indoor air quality, finding that over half of people are worried about air quality impacting their health. Read the full article here. Share this article: Read more:
Wood burning is more expensive than central heating
Industry News Wood burning is more expensive than central heating A new study by Global Action Plan and Impact on Urban health has found that not only are household wood burners bad for health and the environment (homes are twice as polluted as those without wood burners), but they are also 15% more costly to […]
Millions of children are exposed to dangerous levels of outdoor pollution at school
Industry News Millions of children are exposed to dangerous levels of outdoor pollution at school UK Asthma + Lung UK analysis has found that 99.8% of schools in England are in areas where outdoor modelled PM2.5 are above WHO levels. However, they argue that pupils can be protected from the associated health impacts of pollution […]
Carbon reduction targets have stalled in various countries over building emissions
Industry News Carbon reduction targets have stalled in various countries over building emissions Air Quality News reports on new findings that emissions from ageing housing stock are negatively affecting carbon reduction targets in several G20 countries, and that no G20 country will be able to hit targets unless serious retrofitting improvements are introduced. Read the […]
Construction Skills Shortage: The industry has to do more to attract new construction talent
Industry News Waste Management Crisis: Qflow Report Reveals 1 in 3 Construction Waste Transfer Notes Non-Compliant A Qflow report shows that 64% of legally-required waste transfer notes are non-compliant, indicating significant gaps in waste management in the construction sector. The report also highlights the significant carbon footprint of waste management, with average emissions exceeding nine […]
Retrofit skills revolution needed in London, say council leaders
Industry News Waste Management Crisis: Qflow Report Reveals 1 in 3 Construction Waste Transfer Notes Non-Compliant A Qflow report shows that 64% of legally-required waste transfer notes are non-compliant, indicating significant gaps in waste management in the construction sector. The report also highlights the significant carbon footprint of waste management, with average emissions exceeding nine […]
At 75, King Charles is still a figurehead for sustainability within the built environment
Industry News Waste Management Crisis: Qflow Report Reveals 1 in 3 Construction Waste Transfer Notes Non-Compliant A Qflow report shows that 64% of legally-required waste transfer notes are non-compliant, indicating significant gaps in waste management in the construction sector. The report also highlights the significant carbon footprint of waste management, with average emissions exceeding nine […]
Waste Management Crisis: Qflow Report Reveals 1 in 3 Construction Waste Transfer Notes Non-Compliant
Industry News Waste Management Crisis: Qflow Report Reveals 1 in 3 Construction Waste Transfer Notes Non-Compliant A Qflow report shows that 64% of legally-required waste transfer notes are non-compliant, indicating significant gaps in waste management in the construction sector. The report also highlights the significant carbon footprint of waste management, with average emissions exceeding nine […]
The Old War Office: Modern piping solutions to old problems
Industry News Be featured in the next issue of aspirATion magazine The luxury London hotel conversion of the Grade II* listed Old War Offices used Victaulic’s grooved mechanical piping system and modular Vibration Isolation Pump Drops to simplify the process, ensuring heritage retrofits’ integrity. Read the full article here. Share this article: Read more:
Be featured in the next issue of aspirATion magazine
Industry News Be featured in the next issue of aspirATion magazine The CIAT’s aspirATion magazine is seeking high-quality contributions on Architectural Technology, including reasons for choosing, work placements, industry experiences, competitions, site visits, recommendations, and life outside the field. Read the full article here. Share this article: Read more:
Construction begins on Japan’s tallest building
ABS Wellbeing ProgrammeArchitects Benevolent Society (ABS) is offering a wellbeing programme for the architectural community, consisting of four workshops addressing mental health and wellbeing. These workshops aim to create a positive, productive, and healthy workplace environment, promoting wellbeing within the practice. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Credits: Mitsubishi Jisho SekkeiConstruction begins on Japan’s […]
ABS Wellbeing Programme
Industry News ABS Wellbeing Programme Architects Benevolent Society (ABS) is offering a wellbeing programme for the architectural community, consisting of four workshops addressing mental health and wellbeing. These workshops aim to create a positive, productive, and healthy workplace environment, promoting wellbeing within the practice. Read the full article here. Share this article: Read more:
Secondary legislation for the Building Safety Act Published and Call for Action from the CLC
Industry News Secondary legislation for the Building Safety Act Published and Call for Action from the CLC The DLUHC has released Regulations under the Building Safety Act 2022, introducing a new approach to building control for blocks of flats, hospitals, and care homes, and introducing a new in-occupation safety regime. Read the full article here. Share […]
KNX UK Taking a Stand
Industry News Cost-savings using KNX: backing claims with facts Simon Buddle, a consultant for Future Ready Homes, highlights the benefits of Knowledge-Based Networks (KNX) in reducing energy costs. He believes weather apps may not accurately predict the UK’s climate crisis. KNX allows homeowners to control heating and central BMS equipment, and data logging is crucial […]
Energy Management: using KNX to manage battery electric vehicle charging
Industry News Cost-savings using KNX: backing claims with facts Simon Buddle, a consultant for Future Ready Homes, highlights the benefits of Knowledge-Based Networks (KNX) in reducing energy costs. He believes weather apps may not accurately predict the UK’s climate crisis. KNX allows homeowners to control heating and central BMS equipment, and data logging is crucial […]
Cost-savings using KNX: backing claims with facts
Industry News Cost-savings using KNX: backing claims with facts Simon Buddle, a consultant for Future Ready Homes, highlights the benefits of Knowledge-Based Networks (KNX) in reducing energy costs. He believes weather apps may not accurately predict the UK’s climate crisis. KNX allows homeowners to control heating and central BMS equipment, and data logging is crucial […]
KNX UK Awards Project – Household Automation – Assistive Living Family Home
Industry News Survey finds we’re prepared to boycott companies that greenwash According to a KPMG survey of over 2,000 UK-based adults, over half of respondents would cease their purchases of products and/or services from a brand discovered to be making deceptive environmental assertions. Three-quarters would call ‘unsubstantiated’ environmental claims greenwashing Read the full article here. […]
Theben KNX presence detectors increase energy efficiency
Industry News Survey finds we’re prepared to boycott companies that greenwash According to a KPMG survey of over 2,000 UK-based adults, over half of respondents would cease their purchases of products and/or services from a brand discovered to be making deceptive environmental assertions. Three-quarters would call ‘unsubstantiated’ environmental claims greenwashing Read the full article here. […]
Survey finds we’re prepared to boycott companies that greenwash
Industry News Survey finds we’re prepared to boycott companies that greenwash According to a KPMG survey of over 2,000 UK-based adults, over half of respondents would cease their purchases of products and/or services from a brand discovered to be making deceptive environmental assertions. Three-quarters would call ‘unsubstantiated’ environmental claims greenwashing Read the full article here. […]
Exploring the possibilities and challenges of AI in construction
Industry News Almost 2/3 of all UK waste comes from the buildings sector By auditing what can be reused, developers can save money, carbon and materials. So why is this not standard practice? UK construction waste is a significant issue, with 62% ending up in landfills. A circular economy, pre-redevelopment audits, and reuse assessments can reduce […]
Energy Saving Trust respond to the watering down of net zero targets
Industry News Energy Saving Trust respond to the watering down of net zero targets Stew Horne, policy head at Energy Saving Trust, criticizes delayed green targets for over-reliance on fossil fuels. “As the climate emergency escalates, now is the time for scaling up ambition and action to provide industry and public confidence and bring down […]
CIOB responds to net zero scaling back
Industry News CIOB responds to net zero scaling back Eddie Tuttle, Director of Policy, Research and Public Affairs at CIOB, criticizes the Prime Minister’s decision to reduce energy efficiency targets set by the government themselves. ‘The Office for Budget Responsibility has previously concluded that a late and abrupt transition to net zero would cost more. […]
Sunak’s net-zero changes sparks lobby group backlash
Industry News UKGBC reacts to reports that the Government is set to delay a range of its net zero commit UKGBC reacts to reports that the Government is set to delay a range of its net zero commitments, including its plans to phase out gas boilers by 2035. Simon McWhirter, UKGBC Deputy Chief Executive said: […]
UKGBC reacts to reports that the Government is set to delay a range of its net zero commit
Industry News UKGBC reacts to reports that the Government is set to delay a range of its net zero commit UKGBC reacts to reports that the Government is set to delay a range of its net zero commitments, including its plans to phase out gas boilers by 2035. Simon McWhirter, UKGBC Deputy Chief Executive said: […]
How robotic animals are adding a new dimension to project sites
Industry News Almost 2/3 of all UK waste comes from the buildings sector By auditing what can be reused, developers can save money, carbon and materials. So why is this not standard practice? UK construction waste is a significant issue, with 62% ending up in landfills. A circular economy, pre-redevelopment audits, and reuse assessments can reduce […]
Environmental twins could save the world tomorrow
Industry News Almost 2/3 of all UK waste comes from the buildings sector By auditing what can be reused, developers can save money, carbon and materials. So why is this not standard practice? UK construction waste is a significant issue, with 62% ending up in landfills. A circular economy, pre-redevelopment audits, and reuse assessments can reduce […]
UN Plastics Treaty draft unveiled, with global bans on problematic plastics in sight
Industry News Almost 2/3 of all UK waste comes from the buildings sector By auditing what can be reused, developers can save money, carbon and materials. So why is this not standard practice? UK construction waste is a significant issue, with 62% ending up in landfills. A circular economy, pre-redevelopment audits, and reuse assessments can reduce […]
The journey to circular cities: the current problem with materials
Industry News Almost 2/3 of all UK waste comes from the buildings sector By auditing what can be reused, developers can save money, carbon and materials. So why is this not standard practice? UK construction waste is a significant issue, with 62% ending up in landfills. A circular economy, pre-redevelopment audits, and reuse assessments can reduce […]
Reuse Now Campaign relaunches
Industry News Almost 2/3 of all UK waste comes from the buildings sector By auditing what can be reused, developers can save money, carbon and materials. So why is this not standard practice? UK construction waste is a significant issue, with 62% ending up in landfills. A circular economy, pre-redevelopment audits, and reuse assessments can reduce […]
Almost 2/3 of all UK waste comes from the buildings sector
Industry News Almost 2/3 of all UK waste comes from the buildings sector By auditing what can be reused, developers can save money, carbon and materials. So why is this not standard practice? UK construction waste is a significant issue, with 62% ending up in landfills. A circular economy, pre-redevelopment audits, and reuse assessments can reduce […]
Builders Wanted For £6bn Utilities Framework
Industry News Aviva commits to insuring engineered timber Aviva aims to achieve Net Zero by 2040 and focus on a low-carbon construction sector. By incorporating engineered timber in commercial property developments, the company aims to reduce the construction sector’s carbon footprint by 40%. Aviva’s risk management strategies ensure building resilience and repairability, while considering the […]
Aviva commits to insuring engineered timber
Industry News Aviva commits to insuring engineered timber Aviva aims to achieve Net Zero by 2040 and focus on a low-carbon construction sector. By incorporating engineered timber in commercial property developments, the company aims to reduce the construction sector’s carbon footprint by 40%. Aviva’s risk management strategies ensure building resilience and repairability, while considering the […]
Schools told close all buildings containing problem concrete
Industry News Finalists for 2023 Building Awards revealed The 2023 Building Awards 2022 ceremony will take place on November 7th at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Firms like Aecom, Atkins, Gleeds, ISG, Kier, and Mace are in contention for prizes, with Core Five, Currie & Brown, and Rider Levett Bucknall in contention for Consultant of the […]
Finalists for 2023 Building Awards revealed
Industry News Finalists for 2023 Building Awards revealed The 2023 Building Awards 2022 ceremony will take place on November 7th at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Firms like Aecom, Atkins, Gleeds, ISG, Kier, and Mace are in contention for prizes, with Core Five, Currie & Brown, and Rider Levett Bucknall in contention for Consultant of the […]
When designing for tomorrow, innovation is a necessity
Industry News When designing for tomorrow, innovation is a necessity Design decisions are crucial for a sustainable future, requiring organisations to adopt a multidisciplinary approach. Building Design’s R&I unit integrates digital expertise, research, and environmental analysis, while the Urban Community Index improves understanding of urban ecosystems through data. Effective methods for sharing answers are essential […]
Supplier sought for massive solar membrane over London Stadium
Industry News Supplier sought for massive solar membrane over London Stadium Mace is procuring a solar membrane for West Ham United’s London Stadium, aiming to reduce energy bills. The lightweight membrane generates over 1 million kWh of renewable energy annually, potentially saving 270 tonnes of carbon emissions and cutting bills by £350,000. Read the full […]