Green buildings
White van goes green: 'Retrofit army' needed to transform buildings, research finds
Retrofitting England's buildings and infrastructure will require £40bn of investment, according to UK100
Work begins on 'net zero neighbourhood' in Kent
Developers plan to build six all-electric, zero carbon modular homes in Sittingbourne by the end of January next year
From materials innovation to modular construction: The property sector plots its pathway to net zero
The government has promised to 'build, build, build' to reboot the economy in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. But can this be done without stoking the climate emergency? BusinessGreen speaks to two developers to find out
Cleaner, greener homes must be the top priority after Covid-19
Upgrading existing homes and making sure new buildings are up to scratch are key to post-pandemic prosperity, argues AECOM's Robert Spencer
To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air
Could the coronavirus crisis change the way we design green buildings?
Building trust in green mortgages
The race is on to develop tomorrow's green finance products and secure their role in the economic recovery, writes TLT's Robin Penfold
Green buildings: Greater focus on climate adaptation and mitigation in updated BREEAM standard
BRE announces most significant update to leading sustainable buildings standard in five years
What should sustainable construction look like?
If businesses want to be sustainable, they must know what that means for their assets and real estate, argues AECOM's Robert Spencer
Property developer St Modwen sets 2040 net zero goal
Firm behind developments including New Covent Garden Market and Longbridge in Birmingham aims to be ‘fully net zero carbon’ within two decades
City mayors and council leaders demand 'freedom' to deliver zero carbon homes
Mayors of London, Greater Manchester and West Midlands among leaders urging government to scrap proposals to restrict local planners to national energy efficiency standards
Energy efficiency drive could save businesses £6bn, government estimates
Firms urged to scale up energy efficiency efforts by the government ahead of new data reporting obligations coming into force next month
CCC: Weak UK housing rules risk raising net zero costs and climate vulnerability
Government's current green housing policies 'do not go far enough' to protect against climate change or cutting CO2, advisory body warns
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick: Zero carbon should be standard for new homes by 2025
Minister argues built and natural environments should 'work in harmony' as he welcomes new building Commission report
New York is kicking California's butt in building electrification
America's twin economic hubs have started a race to electrify their buildings - and so far the Big Apple is winning
Welsh Government plots end to fossil fuel energy in all new homes by 2025
Proposals unveiled to boost energy efficiency standards for new homes in bid to cut CO2, reduce bills and tackle fuel poverty
The infrastructure industry must undergo a net zero transformation
Professionals working across the built environment need to kick into a higher gear to drive net zero action, argues Mott MacDonald's Clare Wildfire
Wates Group promises to go zero carbon by 2025
Construction and property development firm pledges to be zero waste and zero carbon within five years
Net Zero Neighbourhood? Green light given for low-carbon housing development in Wales
Parc Hadau scheme near Swansea wins planning permission from local council, paving the way for ultra sustainable housing development
Forest Green Rovers given go-ahead for 'greenest football stadium in the world'
The world's first vegan football club could be playing in new all-wooden home ground within three years, claims chairman Dale Vince
Helsinki and Valladolid join global property firms in net zero buildings pledge
Cities target net zero building emissions before 2050, as Grosvenor Group and Grimshaw Architects also join World GBC campaign
Kingspan promises net zero carbon manufacturing by 2030
Building materials giant unveils fresh set of green targets under its 'Planet Passionate' strategy
Barack Obama on climate, equity and overconsumption
The former president opens up about the urgency of the crisis and what he sees as the disconnect between our stated values and our actions
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