The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is highlighting three employer-led training programmes designed to help the construction industry develop the skills needed to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

The £25m Portfield School in Haverfordwest has solar panels, air source heat pumps and low energy light fittings.

Close to 90% of UK people (89%) say they know little or nothing about data centres; 14% say they’ve never heard of them.

The UK needs alignment across upskilling, education and future signposting to tackle the green skills gap and meet net-zero targets, writes Nitesh Patel

The methodology uses clear performance targets, coordinated design development, testing and verification.

Emissions reporting is growing as the UK heads towards electrification, but the data collected needs to be more consistent, finds research from BEAMA, the trade association for energy infrastructure companies.

In our latest client interview, the DfE’s Richard Taylor discusses the new design standards for school buildings and why collaboration with contractors is key to delivering net zero

New schools are built to tough sustainability standards and must be net zero in operation. A year after its completion, CM visited Little Reddings school in Hertfordshire, built by Morgan Sindall, to check its performance data

150 cubic metres mixed with Ecocem cement makes capping beam for a contiguous pile wall at the Shipley Depot.

Developer Oakmont goes all in on offsite system used in the Nordics for 48 years, telling CM it’s twice as fast.

Construction sector encouraged by new regulations but urges momentum in implementation.

The UK government has published details of the Future Homes Standard, marking a major shift in how new homes in England will be designed, specified and delivered.

An ambitious circular construction scheme has been launched in London’s Royal Docks.

Mace Construct and facade specialist Schüco have announced a partnership aimed at decarbonising building envelopes and facades.

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has published new guidance to support building project teams in assessing and tracking embodied carbon in line with the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.

Arup has used performance modelling technology to design a net zero carbon in operation (NZCio) school in Wales.

Lendlease has been recognised for its collaboration with Our Newham Learning and Skills which has helped to support local skills and employment.

It’s time for the built environment sector to win back the narrative on net zero.