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Constructing a Net Zero reality. By Jeff Blaylock

Iain — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:42:59 +0000

The buildings and construction sector will not meet targets to be Net Zero by 2050, and according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), “the gap between the actual climate performance of the sector and the decarbonisation pathway is widening”. UNEP says the sector is critical to addressing the climate crisis, yet it is “not making the deep systemic changes needed to get on the path to this…

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The path to Net Zero is not possible without the construction sector.

Iain — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:09:46 +0000

Prioritising sustainability in construction has quickly moved from a nice-to-have to a necessity for the planet’s future. Having just witnessed some of the hottest years on record and continued weather-related catastrophes, the urgency to act across every sector is greater than ever. As for construction, over a third of global energy consumption comes from buildings…

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Dan Hopcroft discusses upskilling as a means to accelerating the transition towards sustainable heating alternatives

Iain — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:49:25 +0000

On the road to net zero, the UK is facing some major challenges when it comes to making the low carbon economy a reality. With an increasing demand for clean energy and the shift towards more sustainable practices, one of these is ensuring the UK workforce has the correct skills to deliver the new solutions that will help meet net zero targets. The construction and engineering sectors play a…

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Is Net Zero an achievable target?

Iain — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:18:03 +0000

Building for the future with legacy in mind is a major challenge for the whole construction sector. Faced with the ambitious Net Zero target for 2050, the sensible approach is to make the right choices that not only meet but exceed regulatory targets for thermal efficiency without compromising on materials. Simon Storer, Chief Executive of the IMA, explains why a fabric-first approach to design is…

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Towards Zero Carbon: Strategies for Sustainable Construction

Iain — Tue, 17 May 2022 12:47:51 +0000

It’s been over a year since the government announced its plans for all UK new build homes to be ‘zero carbon ready’ by 2025. Whilst this is an incredibly admirable and worthwhile goal to strive for, just how viable is it? New buildings would, after all, need to produce a staggering 80 percent fewer carbon emissions compared to their current levels and, historically, the construction sector has…

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