Construction

Julie Hirigoyen of JLL reveals how her position as head of sustainability is allowing her to embed green principles right across the property giant

BusinessGreen runs through the key announcements for the green economy in today's Budget

Builders urge Chancellor to ensure development incorporates tough new green standards

Merton Rule allowing councils to set green energy targets for new buildings preserved, but similar powers for energy efficiency dropped

Around 50 organisations sign open letter urging Communities Secretary not to remove council power to set clean energy standards for new homes

Coalition of businesses including E.ON, Balfour Beatty and British Land ask government to prepare road map towards 2019 green building target

Longer term growth may be stalled by poor state of grid infrastructure and skills shortages, analysts say

Study claims low temperature asphalt could cut emissions up to 39 per cent and save £46m over a decade

Spanish and French company enter "exclusive negotiations" to create one of the largest players in the sector

New strategy outlines projects to boost electric cars, energy efficiency lighting, new nuclear, and the Green Investment Bank