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.

A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month.

The UK government has launched its Warm Homes Plan as part of a £15bn investment to upgrade the nation’s homes and cut energy bills.

Homeowners are being warned of the dangers of hiring disreputable installers for solar panels, following a series of fires linked to the renewable energy source over the last year.

Building regulations will be amended to explicitly promote the installation of rooftop solar panels on new homes for the first time.

Manchester City has completed the installation of 2,878 solar panels on the roof of Manchester City Women’s Joie Stadium.

New Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband has given development consent to three major solar power projects in the east of England.

On Earth Day, Dave Edwards asks questions about the ethical and environmental impact of PV panels, their manufacture, use and disposal.

Manchester City FC is seeking planning approval to install 10,887 solar panels across its estate to generate up to 4.39 MWh of renewable energy every year.

The Welsh government is showcasing technology to provide solar energy to blocks of flats and wants to encourage developers to install more.

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.