The CIOB’s chief executive Caroline Gumble has called on new Prime Minister Liz Truss to continue the government’s agenda on levelling up and net zero.

Construction has an important role in ensuring new and existing buildings protect people from scorching summers and freezing winters, says Caroline Gumble. Earlier this summer we experienced the hottest day…

Energy services firm Custom Solar has installed 2,660 solar panels at Portsmouth International Port.

Researchers at Swansea University will work with Tata Steel UK to develop solar panels that can be printed onto buildings.

A property investment platform is to spend £1bn buying and retrofitting thousands of homes for rent.

A total of 14 professional bodies have called on whoever takes over as the new prime minister to deliver on net zero.

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.