Sustainability

The government has voiced bold infrastructure ambitions for some time. Yet, simultaneously, the UK pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Considering the environmental impact construction has, achieving both will only be possible if the construction sector finds ways to reduce its carbon footprint. This is why the Government’s National Infrastructure Strategy is so vital. The recently unveiled strategy aims to drive forward infrastructure in a way that will help the UK achieve net zero, with R&D being a cornerstone of the puzzle.

With companies adapting to the new way of working, tariffs that may not have been suitable pre-lockdown, such as Economy 7, Economy 10 and smart meters, may now actually save businesses significant amounts of money, especially if they have staggered starting hours or new opening times.

To minimise the risk of disruption to project delivery, project managers should invest in robust planning from the outset and avoid a tendency to be over-optimistic when delivery strategies, timescales and budgets are being set.

The UK government’s 2020 Green Home scheme which is due to be rolled out in September, will see grants being issued to UK home owners for the purpose of improving the energy efficiency of their home. But how do you make your home more efficient?

Owning your own home, or even renting, is usually one of our most significant monthly outgoings, so it’s always a good idea to try to cut expense in the home, especially if you can help to save the environment while doing it.