New guides aim to accelerate shift towards net zero buildings, but challenges remain

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New guidance and rating systems aim to help property developers and managers green their buildings, but an analysis warns Spending Review commitments could cover barely a thousandth of the total cost of making UK buildings net zero compatible

A raft of new guidance and rating systems for delivering net zero buildings in the UK was launched last week, as the construction and property management sectors gear up to tackle one of the biggest obstacles...

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