building standards

Wales set to mandate solar panels on all new builds from 2027

Solar

Wales set to mandate solar panels on all new builds from 2027

Updated building regulations effectively mandate solar installations for new domestic and commercial buildings in Wales from early 2027

clock 11 March 2026 • 2 min read
'Not an if, it's a must': Manufacturers urge governments to deliver more demanding standards for cooling technologies

Policy

'Not an if, it's a must': Manufacturers urge governments to deliver more demanding standards for cooling technologies

Open letter from leading air conditioning firms urges policymakers to support the development and deployment of high-efficiency cooling equipment

clock 22 January 2026 • 4 min read
Could timber workplaces help draw people back to the office?

Buildings

Could timber workplaces help draw people back to the office?

BusinessGreen talks to the developers of the tallest timber building in central London about the growing appeal of the low-carbon material

clock 25 January 2023 • 10 min read

Buildings

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

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

clock 30 November 2020 • 6 min read

Legislation

Faulty wiring? Upgrade standards for green electricity future, REA urges government

New report from Renewable Energy Association warns rollout of domestic green technologies is being held back by 'pre-WWII' electrical standards

clock 08 August 2018 • 2 min read