Buildings

Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership said its new HQ will set 'world first' for sustainable refurbishment of an older office building

Householders must be shown that alternatives to traditional boilers are cleaner, convenient and comfortable, write IMechE's head of policy Matt Rooney

Under the plans 2,000 council homes will be powered by low carbon heat generated from effluent at Hogsmill sewage plant in Surrey

With the government already under fire for its handling of the cladding scandal, MPs on the Public Accounts Committee have today warned Ministers must enhance the UK's approach to flood protection and risk management in preparation for escalating climate...

Rates of green upgrades need to double if homes are to reach average energy efficiency EPC band C by 2030, Kamma estimates

Next week's Budget must provide clarity over the future of the Green Homes Grant Scheme, writes Green Party MP Caroline Lucas

Construction industry leaders warn gap in green building skills threatens to undermine the UK's net zero transition

More than 25 businesses and organisations join chorus of calls for government to give long-term backing to beleaguered home retrofit voucher programme

Laudes Foundation and Green Finance Institute team up to help develop markets and financial mechanisms for low carbon building measures

Intervention comes as Labour leader Keir Starmer laments businesses 'waiting for politicians to catch up' on climate action