All net zero articles – Page 5
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News
Government slammed for ‘shocking’ failure on retrofit
UK’s official advisor on climate policy also brands lack of zero carbon homes standard as ‘scandalous’
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Comment
The journey to decarbonisation remains a challenging one
Progress along the path towards net zero has been slow for the building sector but we have the tools to accelerate this process
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News
Scape publishes net zero public procurement guide
Initiative produced with help of contractors including Kier and Morgan Sindall
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Medical Research Council offers £50m contract to green estate
Research body is seeking a partner to make its estate net zero
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Features
Solving the industry’s green problem: inside Drees & Sommer’s new energy-plus HQ
German firm demonstrates its commitment to circular design in Stuttgart as it eyes UK expansion
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Comment
This is not just a green building, this is a Marks & Spencer’s green building…
The argument about the relative benefits of retrofit versus rebuild for the flagship store has been hijacked by cheap political point-scoring, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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Comment
Government must clarify its net zero expectations for construction
Chair of Environmental Audit Committee says industry needs consistent direction from government
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News
Aecom wins £8m contract for geothermal energy research centre
Observatory offers facilities to research subsurface technologies
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News
Lendlease lands £120m office retrofit job in Covent Garden
Firm will extend Richard Seifert-designed scheme to provide 260,000 sq ft of office space
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Mace appoints new responsible business chief
James Low previously worked on firm’s net zero strategy
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News
Deal to build Sunderland training centre for regional MMC workforce up for grabs
Training centre part-funded by Levelling Up money
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Comment
Heat pumps: no silver bullet in the journey to net zero
Government incentives for pumps and solar panels look like token gestures when the real focus should be on making existing homes more energy efficient
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News
DfT announces £30m to fund innovation to decarbonise highway construction
Highways and transport sector is UK’s biggest emitter
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News
Glenn Howells teams up with Eden Project for Canary Wharf revamp
New parks and gardens planned at east London business district
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Comment
A strategy for another age and no solution to the current crisis
The government’s energy security strategy focuses on long-term solutions to longstanding problems. But the UK has more immediate concerns
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News
COP26 optimism was ‘naive’, UN chief says
Antonio Guterres blasts governments and business leaders for ‘lying’ about their efforts to cut carbon emissions
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News
Improve procurement to achieve net zero, university researchers tell industry
King’s College report warns commitments face being shelved because of cost reasons
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Comment
Never mind tax cuts and upgrade grants, a proper retrofit strategy is what we really need
In the wake of the spring statement, the conversation must move from fuel subsidies to efficiencies if we are to solve the energy crisis
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News
Industry calls for more action on promised retrofit programme
Chancellor’s energy efficiency VAT cut welcomed but more investment needed to improve homes, argue sector bodies
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News
Proposals to cut carbon in projects shelved following promotion of MP backer
Part Z-inspired plans put on ice four days before scheduled second reading