Wates Residential has launched a campaign to find innovative sustainable technologies and materials to help it to build net zero homes.

A minister, CIOB, a consultant and a main contractor share their views on the best ways to deliver the government’s net zero strategy across the Midlands.

Mat Malcolm, senior design co-ordinator at Willmott Dixon Interiors, explains how he is preparing for a net zero future.

CIOB members are keen to create a positive and forward-looking industry and the sector is ready for more progression as the new year begins, writes Caroline Gumble.

Whole life carbon assessments should be made a statutory requirement for the delivery of new-build and refurbishment projects in the public sector.

Consultant Arcadis has recommended five ways to reduce energy usage, and consequently carbon emissions, after it predicted a second wave of inflation across a range of construction materials, driving by rising energy prices.

New homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as those undergoing major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year, under new legislation announced by prime minister Boris Johnson yesterday.

Sir Robert McAlpine will cease buying diesel for all of its activities by April next year, as it becomes the latest business to switch to running machines on vegetable oil.

Only one fifth of large consultancy clients (19%) and a quarter (24%) of SME clients ask for net zero compatible design, despite a growing focus on cutting carbon emissions in the UK as COP26 continues.

Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has called on the government to spark a “global retrofit revolution” by abolishing VAT on the restoration and conversion of existing buildings.

Camping out in central London or gluing yourself to the M25 is not the only way to save the planet. Ahead of cop26, Kristina Smith meets construction’s own climate change warriors to find out about their roles in reducing carbon emissions.

Live discussion with views from experts promises to make an exciting event