Leading energy consultant Element Energy, an ERM Group company, has published a ground-breaking study detailing the major benefits available to householders, Britain’s energy system, and our climate objectives, through the deployment of networked …
For extensive green roofs, weight is very much a critical factor when considering the imposed load on the structure of the building. For extensive green roofs weight is very much …
Lance Hitchins, Head of Customer Training at Mitsubishi Electric UK The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sector is playing – and will continue to play – a vital role …
Almost 50 families are enjoying living in better homes after a business well-known for delivering positive social impact handed over the final renovated property of a two-year scheme. Pioneering business …
The environmental benefits of heat pumps are certainly not news to anyone – or at least, they shouldn’t be, least of all for businesses looking to both reduce costs and …
Mitsubishi Electric has teamed-up with Harlow College to establish The Renewable Energy Training Centre, a new on-campus project for the next generation of heating engineers to train using green technologies. …
Despite being a significant source of carbon emissions in the UK, embodied carbon is currently unregulated, and measurement and mitigation within construction is typically voluntary. As highlighted by UKGBC’s Net …
The UK government has a net zero goal in place for 2050, which requires greenhouse emissions to be reduced to as close to zero as possible. Following the introduction of …
With 100s of varieties across the World, it is surprising how little we know about sedum and why we like them on our roofs. When people think of green roofs, …
Led by the UK’s leading social enterprise, Places for People, the plans for Gilston Park Estate lay the foundations for six new villages to the north of Harlow on the …
Water is our most precious natural resource, which is why sustainable water practices should be at the forefront of every building design project. With recent global crises highlighting how fleeting …
Authored by Stuart Wood, Product Manager – Sustainable Heating, at Polypipe Building Products. According to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the heating sector in the UK …
Lime mortar is a type of building material that is made from a combination of lime, water and sand. This mixture is often used as a coating for bricks and …
Timber Development UK’s goal is to position timber as the first-choice building material for any UK construction project. Inside the latest issue of Designing Timber you will find the latest …
With World Earth Day taking place this week (Saturday 22 April), sustainability expert Chris Bennett warns that our cities aren’t designed for climate change Soaring temperatures are making many cities …
With increased urbanisation and loss of natural spaces there must be a sustainable approach to urban development. In this article, the technical manager at Riefa Green Roofs explores how green …
Sustainable block manufacturer, Lignacite, has taken the initiative to fast-track its journey to net zero by switching its on-site plant vehicles to HVO fuel. With diesel being the company’s biggest …
At Timber Development UK our remit is to provide our members with the very latest news, information and updates from across the timber supply chain. Every day we work to …
The donations were made as part of Esh’s work with Sheffield Housing Company on the Lytton Road development Two new allotments have been created in Sheffield as part of the …
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a significant concern, and it can impact our health and well-being in various ways. There are several tools and techniques that can improve IAQ, and …
Sovereign has secured reserved matters planning approval for 69 affordable homes at Taverners Field on the edge of Exeter, Devon. It paves the way for the housing association to build …
As a building material, lime has been used for millennia. It makes sense that modern architects would continue to use it in their designs. Because of its low cost and …
Ventilation industry leader Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2023, by showing its commitment to expanding its range of recycled plastic ventilation products and …
Manrose, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has welcomed Global Recycling Day, taking place on 18 March 2023, which aims to highlight the importance recycling plays in preserving the planet’s resources. …
The delivery of dozens of affordable homes at Berwick Green is a step closer, thanks to a deal between Sovereign Housing Association and Bellway. Celebrating the exchange of contracts, this …
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is helping architects, developers, and contractors with developments of less than 100 plots to comply with amended Building Regulations. The new 2021 …
The Unified Water Label Association is calling for an integrated approach to education and promoting the ‘use water wisely’ message on World Plumbing Day, Saturday 11 March. UWLA MD Yvonne …
After the success of the first series of designTimber in 2022, Timber Development UK are pleased to announce a second edition. Timber Development UK will host a series of webinars, …
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is working hard to make its ventilation more sustainable to help the environment today and tomorrow. This is great news for …
Ventilation leader Vent-Axia has supplied over 60 of its Lo-Carbon Multivent MVDC-MSH units to provide effective ventilation at a new nine-storey student accommodation scheme in Manchester. Church Inn, on Higher …
Heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric, is calling on the construction industry to come together to address the UK’s need to quickly transition to low carbon heating – as it launches …
Anthology Hoxton Press, Hoxton, London is very much a part of the changing face of the East of London, offering spectacular views over the Capital and surrounded by local amenities, …
Ideal Heating – Commercial Products is the proud sponsor of the Engineer of the Year Award at this years Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Building Performance Awards. The …
Vent-Axia, the leader in low carbon ventilation, has launched its Net Zero Retrofit Solution to help social housing providers meet carbon targets. The range has been specifically developed to provide …
Article by Chris Newman, Zero Carbon Design Manager, Mitsubishi Electric There is a growing body of legislation focused on reducing energy consumption and decarbonising heating in the UK’s commercial building …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published a new toolkit to enable the construction industry to accelerate the shift from a linear to a regenerative, circular economy. The circular …
Groundworks are now underway at the Giernalls Road site in Hailey, west Oxfordshire as part of Sovereign’s plans to build more sustainable homes and address local housing need. The housing …
The F Gas Regulations were developed by the European Union to phase down the use of fluorinated (F) gases. F gases are powerful greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the …
Silvertown is expected to become a new cultural hub for the Royal Docks, with brand-new arts and leisure facilities, cafés, restaurants and bars providing residents and visitors a place to …
UK Government’s plans to stimulate supply and demand for heat pumps in homes is critical to net zero efforts, says UKGBC. UK Government decision will require manufacturers of gas and oil boilers …
