Buildings
From net zero to green mortgages: Building sector steps up decarbonisation drive
UK Green Building Council launches Advancing Net Zero programme to eliminate emissions from buildings, as BNP Paribas and E.ON debut green mortgage offer
Why the UK's ageing infrastructure might be an advantage in the global digital revolution
Ramboll UK's Chris Fry explains how the UK has a huge opportunity to replace its ageing infrastructure with greener, cleaner upgrades
Lethal but legal: Government faces fresh calls to strengthen air pollution standards
IPPR report argues Brexit could provide the government to set stronger air quality rules for domestic heating that honour its pledge to be 'more ambitious about achieving cleaner air'
'Game-changer': Industry groups unveil green mortgage standards
Alliance of Green Building Councils launch new report detailing how mortgage providers can help accelerate low carbon transition
Active Building: Government announces £36m of R&D funding to support power-generating construction materials
Consortium led by Swansea University secures government funding to support next phase of 'active building' clean energy R&D project
Businesses, cities, and regions pledge to deliver net zero building sector by 2050
Signatories make combined pledge to eliminate 192 million tonnes of carbon emissions from buildings by 2050
From London to San Jose, global cities unite to make new buildings 'Net-Zero Carbon' by 2030
19 Mayors from around the world sign up to Net Zero Carbon Declaration
Hackney eyes underground park heat pumps
Council teams up with 10:10 and Scene to look at whether installing underground heat pumps in green spaces could generate revenue for services
Solar savings: White Rose Shopping Centre cuts grid power demand by more than a fifth
Landsec confirms that a year on from completing the installation of the UK retail sector's largest solar project it has cut electricity demand from the grid by 22 per cent
Net Zero Now: University of London to 'crowdsource' zero carbon strategy
University to convene meeting of experts in architecture, engineering and design to develop 2036 net zero target
So much for 'predict and provide' - UK energy use keeps on falling
Andrew Warren argues falling energy use should spark a reappraisal in the government's future assumptions and policy priorities
MPs: Heat wave resilience 'a matter of life and death'
Environmental Audit Committee warns government must respond to climate-related heat risks that pose a major threat to health
CCC: 'More action needed' to tackle rising heat wave risk
'The high temperatures and lack of rain in the UK are an example of increasing risks from climate change that the CCC highlighted to Government two years ago,' says influential watchdog
Solar cabin: Off-grid mobile office hailed as 'world first' for construction industry
EXCLUSIVE: Cabin designed for use on construction sites in hot regions is 100 per cent powered by rooftop solar PV panels coupled with battery storage
Innovate UK launches £12.5m energy efficient building competition
Agency seeking funding applications from innovative projects capable of delivering more affordable and efficient properties
Public sector: Government strengthens 2020 greenhouse gas target
Greg Clark announces new target to cut public sector emissions 43 per cent inside a decade, as department confirms date for Green Great Britain Week
Net Zero: Building sector must pick up the gauntlet
John Alker of the UK Green Building Council argues the industry has a crucial role to play in constructing a net zero emission economy
'Smart construction': New initiative aims to drive 'bytes and mortar' green building revolution
Greg Clark to beef up construction industry sector deal in support of recently announced goal to halve energy use of new builds by 2030
Swedish energy firms launch Power2U green buildings technology service
Backed by InnoEnergy and SEK60m ($6.65m) investment, the venture is aimed at boosting use of battery storage, solar PV, and EV charging across the building sector
JLL promises Science-Based Target by 2020
Property giant promises to set emissions targets in line with the Paris Agreement goals
Why the PM is right to place science and research at the heart of the Industrial Strategy
Now is the time for the construction sector to invest in science and research, argues BRE's director of sustainability Martin Townsend
Green steel: ArcelorMittal launches 'radical and disruptive' building approach
Steel and mining giant unveils 'Steligence' approach designed to cut costs and environmental impact of building construction
Government backs business smart meter innovation trials
New £8.8m initiative to help small and medium sized businesses pilot innovative approaches for curbing energy use
'Huge milestone': Kingfisher opens first net zero energy store
Screwfix store in Peterborough is designed to generate as much power as it uses and pass surplus energy back to the grid
