zero carbon homes

UK Green Building Council has published a guide to the specific emissions targets each sub-sector of the building industry must hit in order to help deliver on net zero goals

The Construction Leadership Council publishes a new blueprint for tackling the UK's inefficient housing stock, as Bankers for Net Zero calls for policy interventions to drive green home investment

Water quality, air quality, nature protection, and the decarbonisation of the housing sector have all been damaged by deregulation and the erosion of enforcement capacity, according to a damning new report from Unchecked UK

EXCLUSIVE: ilke Homes and ENGIE unveil new social housing project that exceeds net zero standards

Firm chief executive argues that construction is "rocket fuel" for economic growth, but must be done sustainably in order for the country to build back better.

The Future Homes Standard could be a game-changer for green buildings or it could be a drag on climate action - it is understandable that councils and business leaders are worried

Government wants to remove local authorities' power to set building regulations higher than Westminster, a move which would force many councils to row back on climate ambition

Government has unveiled a bold plan to cut emissions from new homes - but having been burned once by a late U-turn, the green building and energy industries are skittish

Social housing should be pathfinder to net zero for rest of housing sector, according to new report

Government must give local planning authorities more power and money to enable carbon neutral buildings and infrastructure systems if UK is to meet net zero target, industry group warns