All Sustainability articles – Page 2
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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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A science-based approach is the way to achieve net zero
If companies in the construction sector are serious about addressing the issues of climate change and sustainability, they need to set wider, science-based targets that go beyond the industry standard, Stephen Hemmings writes
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Features
Sustainability: Calculating social value
Alinea and Social Value Portal explore how social value can be deliver and calculated, with examples of how it can work in practice
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Laing O’Rourke appoints first sustainability boss
Vicky Bullivant was previously head of sustainable business at Drax Group
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Infrastructure decarbonisation happening too slowly, CLC warns
Industry body wants sector to speed up process
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Features
Are you making the most of your data?
How are materials suppliers using data to drive transformation and provide better services for customers? ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø, together with leading AI company Peak, asked some industry experts
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A green industrial revolution implies radical change that we haven’t seen yet
Boris Johnson has admirable aspirations but we all need to up our game to make net zero a reality, says Cundall’s Alan Fogarty
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Collective housing and the low carbon heating challenge
With building regulations on energy use set to change very soon to accommodate government ambitions on slashing emissions, ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø and Daikin gathered together some construction industry experts to discuss the impact of the likely changes on heating systems
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Government launches £3bn retrofit programme
Money will be spent on private houses and public buildings
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Cost model: Garden communities
Low-density rural housing schemes offer an opportunity for true net zero carbon development: from site-wide renewable energy strategies to low-carbon homes delivered through modern methods of construction. Aecom’s Richard Green, Miles Attenborough, Rob Mills and Paul Wilcock explore the benefits and costs
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We have to step up to the net zero carbon challenge
WSP argues for a collective effort to reach the 2050 target, as it reveals details of 22 Bishopsgate’s embodied carbonÂ
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Construction lobby group demands meeting with energy minister over climate emergency
Government accused of ‘woefully inadequate’ response to coalition’s letter
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Tenders for huge north London energy job out in autumn
Main contract at Edmonton scheme has price tag of close to £700m
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Built environment policy must change to hit net zero target, government adviser warns
Committee on Climate Change says buildings and heat strategy must be a priority
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Policy priorities for a green recovery
While government is in listening mode, UKGBC’s Julie Hirigoyen argues for sustainable growth through three fronts
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Features
Sustainability: Net zero carbon
Net zero carbon no longer refers only to a building’s operational use, as the construction stage can account for half or more of all carbon emissions. So, how is whole life carbon measured, and how can office developments reach the goal of net zero?
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We must build back greener
This crisis offers a moment of pause to consider the relationship between biodiversity and the built environment, says BRE’s Richard Cobb
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Mace targets net zero carbon mark this year
Firm to cut energy use and pare back business travel
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Oxford college OK’d for homes and innovation hub
Development arm of St John’s masterminding Oxford North job