Retrofit Academy and Generation Partner Change Lives
Retrofit Academy and Generation Partner change lives 19 July 2021 Sourced from The Retrofit Academy CIC Retrofitting the UK’s c.27m homes on a path to net carbon is expected to create more than 10,000 new jobs in retrofit coordination, advice and assessment roles by 2025. Businesses across the sector have already reported the capacity challenges […]
Carbon reduction code for the built environment launched
Carbon reduction for the built environment launched 12 July 2021 Sourced from pbc today On 15 June, Issue 1.0 of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment had been launched by the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction. The code has been developed on behalf of the Construction Leadership Council as part of […]
Round Table: Setting a course for net-zero construction, but who is really responsible for effective delivery?
Round Table: Setting a course for net-zero construction, but who is really responsible for effective delivery? Sponsored by Glider 25 June 2021 As part of the Digital Impact spotlight area at Futurebuild, we sat down with a group of industry thought leaders to gain their insights into who is responsible for the effective delivery of […]
Arkio is a new immersive collaborative design tool for architecture
Arkio is a new immersive collaborative design tool for architecture Arkio has launched version 1.0 of its immersive collaborative design tool for architecture after a successful beta period. With Arkio, people can brainstorm, sketch, design, review, present and work together in real-time in a shared space using virtual reality (VR) headsets, desktops, tablets and phones. […]
Inspiring the next generation of construction industry leaders
Inspiring the next generation of construction industry leaders The Construction Innovation Hub and Class Of Your Own (COYO), supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), are today releasing a new film Where it All Begins as part of a call on the construction industry to support them in attracting the brightest and best upcoming […]
217,000 new workers needed in construction to meet demand by 2025
217,000 new workers needed in construction to meet demand by 2025 CITB warns the construction industry needs to recruit an additional 217,000 workers by 2025 especially in joinery, fit-out and electrical. The organisation’s Construction Skills Network (CSN) published a forecast this week stating that the average recruitment requirement is 4.4% a year between now and […]
Aecom provides a cost breakdown for a low carbon office scheme
Aecom provides a cost breakdown for a low carbon office scheme Aecom’s Brian Smith and David Thornley explain what needs to change in the industry for offices to lead the way in carbon-cutting practices and provide a cost breakdown of a typical low carbon office scheme. Read the full article here.
Scotland launch a domestic climate emergency campaign ahead of COP26
Scotland launch a domestic climate emergency campaign ahead of COP26 The Scottish government has launched a major TV, radio and digital campaign called Let’s do Net Zero to highlight the benefits a net-zero society would bring to the economy, health and environment. Read the full article here.
Industry unites to launch a virtual pavilion for COP26
Industry unites to launch a virtual pavilion for COP26 The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced a coalition of almost 100 partner organisations across the built environment sector who will support the delivery of a Built Environment Virtual Pavilion, ahead of the UN’s COP26 Climate Summit scheduled to take place in Glasgow this […]