Homes need to switch to low carbon heating at a rate of 20,000 a week between 2025 and 2050 just to meet the UK’s previous less ambitious target of reducing emissions by 80% by 2050, let alone the UK’s new net-zero target.
Revolt Ventures, a new venture capital fund investing in transformative real estate technology and operating concepts, has revealed its backing from private equity real estate investment manager, Meyer Bergman.
There is a certain beauty and character in an older building that modern ones seldom have. Sure, new construction is built for current needs, but personality can sometimes be lacking. If someone is thinking about taking on an older building remodel and adapting it for modern needs, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Environmentalist Charlotte Booth will be ensuring the company construct exceptional sustainable buildings with minimal environmental impact.
With the UK on an ambitious path towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a survey from online auction marketplace Auction Technology Group (ATG) has revealed that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the environmental impact of disposable ‘fast-furniture’.
Many industries, including professionals working in building and construction, rely on the print industry. It’s fair to highlight that the print industry has gathered up negative associations of being particularly destructive to the environment. This is primarily due to deforestation and the various oils which contribute to the creation of ink.
More and more of us are becoming aware of our consumption of single use plastic products, and the negative impact…
It’s not only our cars that are benefitting from technological advances, though — the manufacturing industry is, too. Here, with…
Did you know that the UK uses over 5 million tonnes of plastic, every year? That’s the same weight as…
When it comes to construction, timber is in demand like never before. The reasons behind its soaring popularity are threefold:…
Bora-Care® is a revolutionary new construction termite treatment that is applied to wood during the dried-in phase of construction. It…
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of timber- and metal-faced composite insulated panels has made two senior appointments to help…
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show experienced one of its most successful years to date in 2018, delivering more than 18,000 engaged and targeted visitors at its last two events covering the North and South West of the UK. The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which took place between 2-4 Nov
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In January 2015, the Government changed the regulations governing septic tanks, which means some property owners in England will need to replace or upgrade their septic tank systems by 1 January 2020.
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MEMBERS of the public are invited to learn more about the restoration plans for the Home Farm, Nuthall site during an event being held on 17 December.
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As buildings across the world become increasingly complex in their design, it makes sense that the technology within them would be equally as complex. How do buildings stay cool under extreme temperatures? How do we combine natural and technological measures to keep our buildings heated, cooled and
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Within the next 20 years, we will reach the peak capacity for our oil consumption. However, demand continually appears to rise as the global production of oil decreases. In light of this, the construction industry still requires most of its energy sources from oil-based fuels.
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The construction industry is seeing an increasing shift towards landfill redevelopment, as experts in the sector help more businesses and landowners identify real regeneration opportunities.
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NBT Signals Expansion as Woodfibre Insulation Market Heats Up
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Improving Sustainability within the Construction Industry
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Britain has an aim that to reduce the greenhouse gases that are emitted on a national scale – using the Clean Growth Strategy as their driving force, we should witness a lower-carbon future for our country.
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Making the change to environmentally friendly construction
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Living off-grid: becoming self-sufficient
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0% landfill: will Britain ever achieve this figure?
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Moixa is the UK’s leading home battery company. It makes the Moixa Smart Battery and is pioneering battery aggregation with its GridShare platform.
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Making your office space more eco-friendly truly benefits everyone: your landlord, you as tenants and not least – the environment.
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Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in home design circles, but what does it mean in practical terms?
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Charlie Luxton, spokesperson for The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, 22-25 March 2018, NEC, Birmingham (www.homebuildingshow.co.uk), comments on the ten ways to design a green home.
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Naughton Energy Corporation was founded in Pennsylvania in 1976 as supplier of coal. The company gradually expanded its energy services and in 1985 incorporated.
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Achieving growth and driving standards in a demanding market by investing in skills, experience and technology
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Architectural firm Arches has recently created a contemporary, eco-friendly villa within close proximity to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and the country’s largest city.
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Arup has unveiled a living wall’ of scaffolding on a project in Mayfair, which it says has the potential to reduce air pollution by up to 20%.
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Praxair Expands On-Site Business for Wastewater Customers in China
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Sustainable Construction: Building for the Future
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