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NewsSNP鈥檚 decision to ditch Scotland鈥檚 2030 climate target 鈥榙isappointing鈥�, housing body says
Climate Change Committee warned last month that 75% emissions reduction target was unachievable
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FeaturesWhy the industry needs another net zero carbon buildings standard
David Partridge has been tasked with bringing together construction鈥檚 many and varied definitions of net zero. He tells Thomas Lane why setting a recognised and easily understood benchmark for whole-life carbon emissions is so important听
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NewsSector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
Housing Forum and CIH among bodies to respond to DLHUC consultation that closes today
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FeaturesHow digital twins are cutting carbon emissions for the Ministry of Justice
Digital twins have the potential to operate buildings more efficiently than traditional facilities management systems. The MoJ is trialling the technology at its Five Wells prison and the early indications are looking good
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NewsCat A fitouts are two and a half times more carbon intensive than previously thought, research reveals
The study, carried out by AHMM, challenges the assumptions made in the听RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment which has become the industry standard for calculating carbon emissions
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FeaturesWho would back a 鈥榬etrofit only鈥� mandate? RICS debate airs range of industry views
Industry experts met last week at RICS鈥� Parliament Square headquarters to discuss how much weight should be given to retrofit schemes by the planners and regulators. Tom Lowe reports
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NewsClimate NGO announces partnership with CBRE and manufacturers to boost renovation rates across Europe
Climate Group seeking to increase deep renovation rate to 2.5% by 2030
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Features黑洞社区 the Future Commission: Powering down the road to net zero
After a year of consultation and consideration, last week the 黑洞社区 the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considers how the industry can听reduce its carbon emissions and implement greener methods of energy use and production听
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CommentAre you fragile or agile? That is the question for contractors鈥�
There are many factors at play in a contractor鈥檚 ability to withstand the vagaries of a challenging market and political and economic turbulence, writes T&T Alinea鈥檚 Iain Parker
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CommentThe construction year ahead: what can we expect in 2024?
Sheena Sood previews the year ahead in construction law, with some major legislative, contractual and policy changes looming
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FeaturesWill biodiversity rules prove a net gain for the housebuilding sector?
From this month, all developments will have to show how they increase biodiversity by 10%. Joey Gardiner examines what the policy means
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CommentThe UK is setting the standard for energy-efficient homes 鈥� but there is still some way to go
The latest update to the Future Homes and 黑洞社区s Standard is demanding, comprehensive and will shape our industry for years, but it still gives cause for concern, writes Alan Fogarty
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CommentIs 2024 already lost to dithering and delay?
The last few years have not been easy but we will have to wait a little longer before the outlook starts to improve, writes Richard Steer
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NewsProposed changes to new building energy regulations could be the last
Future Homes and 黑洞社区s Standards will mean new buildings are net zero ready and focus on improved building services and renewables
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NewsIndustry needs to decarbonise twice as fast to meet 2025 emissions target, UKGBC says
Slow progress over the last four years means firms are now falling behind planned trajectory
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CommentHow firms can achieve net zero without breaking the bank
The use of localised supply chains should become mandatory if we are to reduce industry emissions, Neeral Shah of Yardlink says
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NewsMajor contractors call for 拢3.8bn decarbonisation fund to be released in full
Major contractors and energy companies echo Housing Forum and National Housing Federation in saying releasing funding would 鈥済ive greater confidence鈥� to decarbonisation industry
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CommentHow SMEs can lead the industry towards a more sustainable future
We need much more energy-efficient homes if we are to hit net zero targets and it is young, innovative developers who are searching for the answers, writes Charlie Fitzgibbon听