All Energy, infrastructure and refurbishment articles – Page 9
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Let’s take this chance to build a better future
The pandemic has brought shifts in our ways of working and a reassessment of priorities. We can use this to bring about culture change for the benefit of colleagues and residents
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Notts retrofit to pilot net-zero ‘pods’
Nottingham City Homes to use system on 170 of its houses
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Sector-wide plan to build net zero homes by 2025
Leading firms join forces with government and environmental groups to launch future homes delivery hub
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Planning reform ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle climate change
Nation’s net zero target should be enshrined in new NPPF, says Green Building Council
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CPD
CPD 06 2021: Specifying timber to target Net Zero
This CPD sponsored by TG Escapes Eco-Buildings looks at how timber can make its mark in greening the delivery of the built environment, as construction embarks on a step change in techniques
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Ilke launches net zero modular home
Firm says it can build 1,000 a year for developers, investors and registered providers
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CPD
CPD 04 2021: The future of heating – Part L 2022 options
This CPD sponsored by WMS explains the implementation of changes to Part L affecting energy usage, and the role underfloor heating can play in driving household efficiencies. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 9 August 2021
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Homes England announces plan for new development standards
Body has drafted in the BRE and Design Council to help it draw up ’strategic framework’
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Government told to take more action on low carbon buildings
Independent climate advisor says government has been too timid in developing net zero policies
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In Focus
Making sure electric vehicle chargers are part of your next build
Be prepared for the upcoming regulation changes
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Government must give out free heat pumps to deprived households
Open letter signed by 20 bodies calls for better incentives to drive uptake of energy-saving devices
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Housebuilders and developers join call for stronger net zero measures in planning bill
Berkeley and CapCo among those to sign letter sent to Boris Johnson flagging concerns over promised commitments
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Cala appoints analysts for eco-housing drive
New staff to devise route to meeting housebuilder’s 2030 zero carbon target
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Major challenges in persuading homeowners to install heat pumps, government admits
BEIS tells industry that energy saving devices can cost up to £35,000 each and could increase fuel bills
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Bristol Passivhaus student accommodation scheme approved
First phase of work to be completed by September 2023