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Why 2026 must be the year retrofit moves from ambition to delivery
The UK housing sector has spent years developing retrofit strategies, policies and pilot programmes. But 2026 must be the year those ambitions turn into delivery at scale. Funding programmes are openi …
Why the built environment needs systemic change – now
The built environment does not have a knowledge problem. We know what net-zero homes look like. We know how to build them. We have the technologies, the frameworks, the case studies and the evidence. …
Resident engagement in retrofit; the secret to long term low carbon success
There's a moment that doesn't get talked about enough in retrofit; when the installer’s van pulls away and a resident is left alone with a heat pump or ventilation system they've never seen before, an …
From Compliance to Competitive Edge: How You Can Win Specifications in the 2026 Carbon Driven Market
At a recent Futurebuild Connect365 webinar, delivered in partnership with One Click LCA, Steven Zijlstra (Product Marketing Manager, One Click LCA), Dr Nathan Wood (Senior Scientist & Carbon Co-Lead, …
Connect Ideas, Connect Materials: The Rise of Steel Reuse in Construction
Structural steel has always been valued for its recyclability. But today, the conversation has moved beyond recycling alone. Increasingly, the focus is on reusing steel framed buildings in situ or rec …
Intertwining the Golden Thread with a Green Thread to Create a Unified ‘Safe & Sustainable’ Framework
The Building Safety Act presents a pivotal opportunity to embed sustainability within the Golden Thread by creating a parallel “Green Thread.” At the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), …