Buildings

New report argues circular economy policies and practices could cut construction industry carbon emissions by nearly 40 per cent inside 12 years

Retrofitting the UK's historic buildings could increase economic output by £35bn a year and create over 100,000 new jobs, according to a report from leading herigate bodies and property specialists

Poll of UK real estate managers indicates commercial properties with improved energy efficiency hold higher value and rental yields compared to less efficient buildings

BRE's Gillian Charlesworth makes the case for a government-funded information campaign that can demystify heat pumps and other low carbon technologies

New £5m grant scheme designed to support faster uptake of heat pumps across the country

Green Finance Institute publishes new handbook to help mortgage intermediaries and home buyers navigate 'bewildering array of rules' governing home retrofit solutions

New Public Buildings Energy Efficiency Report warns nine in 10 public buildings will need upgrading in the next seven years to meet climate goals

Industry Voice: Equans' Steve Batty gives an overview of the findings from a £9m retrofit project for hundreds of council homes in Leeds

Developers will have to show how their housing and commercial plans will achieve a 10 per cent net gain in biodiversity from November 2023 under new rules

Bright Blue unveils series of policy recommendations for government to tackle both housing and climate crisis