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CCC calls for urgent action to meet 2030 climate targets amid past failures

Industry News CCC calls for urgent action to meet 2030 climate targets amid past failures The Climate Change Committee warns that only a third of required emissions reductions for the UK’s 2030 target have credible plans, urging immediate action on electric cars, heat pumps, and tree planting while highlighting ten key recommendations for policy improvements.

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Sarah Jones MP appointed as new UK Construction Minister: Advocate for Safety and Sustainable Development

Industry News Sarah Jones MP appointed as new UK Construction Minister: Advocate for Safety and Sustainable Development Image credit: Gov.uk Sarah Jones, a construction safety advocate and opponent of development rights, is set to become the new construction minister, bringing her extensive experience and focus on innovation, sustainability, and housing issues. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE 

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Labour’s ambitious housing reform promises: Scrutiny and challenges in the King’s Speech

Industry News Labour’s ambitious housing reform promises: Scrutiny and challenges in the King’s Speech Labour’s King’s Speech, the first in 15 years, promises significant housing reforms, but raises concerns about implementation and lacks strong focus on social housing, leaving doubts about immediate improvements. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE Share this article: Read more:

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Offsite Construction Week Unveiled

Industry News Offsite Construction Week Unveiled Acknowledged for connecting the offsite supply-chain with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and clients who want to be future-ready, Offsite Expo has been integrated into a week boasting educational seminars, interactive panel debates, and factory tours, as part of Offsite Construction Week. Access the full Programme for Offsite Construction Week

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Government announces first steps to reform water sector

Industry News Government announces first steps to reform water sector Image Credit: Baz Richardson/ Flickr Environment Secretary Steve Reed has proposed reforms to tackle the water sector crisis, including ringfencing investment funds, prioritizing customers and the environment, empowering customer panels, and increasing compensation for service failures. Read the full article here. Share this article: Read

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UK’s New Labour Government Lifts ‘Absurd’ Ban on Onshore Wind

Industry News Zero Carbon Design 2030: How we plan to achieve net zero carbon on all our projects by 2030 Image Credit: Mike Kemp/ Getty Images The UK’s new Labour government has lifted the ban on onshore wind projects, aiming to double onshore wind energy by 2030. This move revises the National Planning Policy Framework,

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Construction industry hopes Labour landslide will bring stability

Industry News Construction industry hopes Labour landslide will bring stability The construction industry is cautiously reacting to the Labour Party’s election victory, with over half expecting more work. Concerns arise over lack of detail on manifesto pledges, lack of housing priorities, and unrealistic timelines. Read the full article here. Share this article: Read more:

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Construction industry reacts to historic Labour win

Industry News Construction industry reacts to historic Labour win UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledges clean energy, £6.6bn energy efficiency improvements, and 1.5m new homes amid a loss of Conservative MPs, aiming to boost market confidence and investment. Read the full article here. Share this article: Read more:

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PlanBEE Apprenticeship Programme seeking London employers

Industry News PlanBEE Apprenticeship Programme seeking London employers London has one of the most diverse populations of young people in the world with almost 20% of all Londoners under the age of 25. With a population that is rapidly growing and changing, these young people must be seen as valuable assets to the capital’s economy,

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Meeting the housing stock needs of 2040

Industry News Meeting the housing stock needs of 2040 By 2040, England’s 16+ population is set to grow by 6% and the country is estimated to have lost at least an additional 385,800 social homes. Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:

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Build a better housing policy

Industry News Build a better housing policy ‘Build a better housing policy’ – more houses promised, but where are the workers to build them? Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:

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Mayor partners with private firms to accelerate transition to net zero

Industry News Mayor partners with private firms to accelerate transition to net zero Mayor Tracy Brabin of West Yorkshire announces partnership with four private firms to expedite the region’s net zero goals by 2038, focusing on green skills and decarbonisation efforts.  Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:

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Draft guidance for Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3 released

Industry News A new interactive website for our National Character Area profiles The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has introduced draft guidance for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3, including two new application routes. A survey of 2,000 British households revealed 63% have invested in energy-efficient home improvements, with 49% reducing bills,

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A new interactive website for our National Character Area profiles

Industry News A new interactive website for our National Character Area profiles Sally Marshall, Principal Landscape Adviser, Natural England, and Associate Member, Landscape Institute, takes a look at the Natural England’s new National Character Area map. Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:

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Time to act on carbon capture and reduction

Industry News Time to act on carbon capture and reduction A closer look at the recommendations for future action made in the Landscape & Carbon report, by the Landscape Institute and the British Association of Landscape Architects, and how you can get involved. Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:

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Does the builder-developer model need to change?

Industry News Does the builder-developer model need to change? The Grenfell Inquiry’s report to the government reveals the industry’s reputation for overspends, overruns, and poor quality, with fragmentation causing client involvement and best practices involving negotiated, collaborative procurement methods. Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:

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Change in design culture

Industry News Change in design culture The current building design neglects future changes, causing waste and construction waste. To support planned changes, designers should integrate reusing and transformative principles, use renewable resources, align product development and design, and implement lifelong learning initiatives. Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:

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Retrofit revolution: how do we decarbonise the UK’s homes?

Industry News Santander report urges government action on home retrofitting to tackle climate crisis The UK Green Building Council predicts 29 million homes needing retrofitting by 2050, with 15 million by the end of this decade. A large-scale, long-term government project is needed. Read the full article here Share this article: Read more:

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Santander report urges government action on home retrofitting to tackle climate crisis

Industry News Santander report urges government action on home retrofitting to tackle climate crisis Santander’s survey reveals a gap in UK homeowners’ awareness of energy efficiency improvements, with 48% acknowledging the potential benefits. However, barriers like lack of knowledge about EPC ratings, uncertainty about tradespeople, and high retrofit costs persist. Government support is needed. Read

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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

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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

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