All Energy, Infrastructure and Refurbishment articles – Page 27
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Features
Time for timber: exclusive Q&A with Zac Goldsmith
International environment minister Lord Goldsmith answers ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV’s questions about his plans to drive up the use of timber in construction
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Awards unveils two new categories as entries open for 2022
New awards recognise positive contributions in areas of people strategy and net zero
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Explainer: how to increase the use of timber
Wood is an abundant, cost-effective and energy-efficient construction material. The government wants the industry to embrace it more extensively
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COP26 optimism was ‘naive’, UN chief says
Antonio Guterres blasts governments and business leaders for ‘lying’ about their efforts to cut carbon emissions
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Comment
Why don’t we care more about preserving biodiversity?
The devastating impact of climate change is widely known but the degradation of our planet’s biodiversity is just as detrimental to its health
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Seven new nuclear plants and offshore wind expansion expected in energy strategy
But ambitious targets planned for onshore wind could be dropped
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Docklands planners approve modular tower for Marsh Wall cluster
Student accommodation block on Isle of Dogs will be one of world’s tallest modular buildings
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Improve procurement to achieve net zero, university researchers tell industry
King’s College report warns commitments face being shelved because of cost reasons
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End of the road for red diesel: what construction firms need to know
From today red diesel will no longer be allowed in construction plant and machinery. What does this change mean for the industry?
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Comment
Survival of the retro-fittest
Local authorities can play a pivotal role in creating sustainable placemaking strategies, writes Olivia Jackson
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In business with Exigere: Work is only hard when you’re not enjoying it
Founding partner Dan Fryer tells Dave Rogers about the challenges and opportunities of life as a QS in today’s turbulent market
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Which construction firms have landed HS2 contracts so far?
More than £15bn worth of work has been dished out
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In pictures: how Align JV is building the UK’s longest rail bridge, one piece at a time
Massive infastructure projects at Colne Valley Viaduct and Chiltern Tunnel form first stretch of HS2 outside London
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Comment
Never mind tax cuts and upgrade grants, a proper retrofit strategy is what we really need
In the wake of the spring statement, the conversation must move from fuel subsidies to efficiencies if we are to solve the energy crisis
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Industry calls for more action on promised retrofit programme
Chancellor’s energy efficiency VAT cut welcomed but more investment needed to improve homes, argue sector bodies
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Why a fabric-first approach can help cut high energy costs
When analysing how to make our buildings more energy efficient, we should start with the materials used to build them
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The Forge: a platform for transforming office construction
Landsec and Bryden Wood have devised an office prototype that aims to be quicker, more sustainable and cheaper than conventional methodsÂ
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Comment
20-minute neighbourhoods are a blueprint for levelling up that lasts
Urban regeneration planning can tackle both sustainability and levelling up agendas if each area is considered according to its individual needs
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Comment
Hydrogen: not cheap but much-needed and well worth it in the end
We need brave thinking and bold investment to solve the current energy and climate crises
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Johnson asks industry leaders to ‘accelerate’ nuclear schemes as energy crisis escalates
PM hosted roundtable talks with Balfour Beatty, Mace and EDF yesterday