Marek Suchoki, global business development executive at Autodesk, considers the opportunities and challenges presented to the construction industry by the government’s plans.

Existing government policy measures are “not sufficient” to drive the uptake of heat pumps and hydrogen boilers in either the short or medium term.

Balfour Beatty is rolling out automatic cone-laying machines across its highways operations.

The report, commissioned by Baxi, cited the cost of training, a lack of customer demand, and excess paperwork as the main barriers to change.

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and government have launched new guidance on heat pumps for large non-domestic buildings.

David Mason, head of environment at Skanska UK, discusses how he is preparing for a net-zero future in his personal and professional life.

Construction contract provider NEC has announced a new clause to its NEC4 suite of contracts that it hopes will reduce ‘greenwash’.

Developer Grosvenor has launched a scheme to help SME suppliers, including contractors, surveyors and architects, reach net zero emissions.

Early planning and well managed procurement are key to achieving value for money on net zero projects, says Colin Nicholson.

Maria Fernandex Cachafeiro, head of sustainability at Multiplex, discusses how she is preparing for a net-zero future in her personal and professional life.

Contractor Ringway has adopted an electrically powered cargo bike for use in its Transport for London highways maintenance work in the capital.

As the government’s Future Homes Standards nears, Phil Hurley explains what different types are on offer and some of the considerations that need to be made when installing them in new-build housing.

A group of construction firms has called on the government to delay next month’s removal of the red diesel rebate.

Willmott Dixon has developed an off-grid pod that can be a temporary or permanent net-zero learning space at schools.

Helena Rivers, director, estate decarbonisation at consultant Aecom, on how she is preparing for a net zero future in her personal and professional life.

A new style of vaulted floor that cuts concrete usage by up to 75% could replace solid slab floors as construction moves towards its net zero targets.

The concrete sector has set out its roadmap to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. And there are three ways construction professionals can help, as Will Mann finds out.

Skanska is leading a trial of low-carbon concrete, reinforced using basalt fibre instead of steel.