All decarbonisation articles
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CPDCPD 09 2026: Building better with concrete – decarbonisation, performance and the power of early engagement
Sponsored by Tarmac, this module looks at the many innovations being used to decarbonise concrete – from supplementary cementitious materials to AI automation of production – and explains how early engagement with manufacturers can identify the decarbonised product that will deliver the right performance for each job
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CPDCPD 08 2026: Decarbonising masonry construction with cellular clay blocks
Sponsored by wienerberger and EH Smith, this module takes an overview of embodied carbon in masonry construction and considers lower-carbon masonry materials and techniques before taking an in-depth look at cellular clay blocks, one innovative route to lower embodied carbon that is gaining wider acceptance in the UK
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NewsSocial housing sector welcomes ‘clarity’ and ‘certainty’ of Warm Homes Plan
Plan includes £5bn for low-income households and a new Warm Homes Agency with “critical role for place-based delivery”
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In FocusHow hard is it to decarbonise the construction of new homes?
More than 60% of a new home’s total carbon footprint is emitted before the new owner walks over the threshold. The Future Homes Hub has published an initial decarbonisation plan to tackle the issue. What is in it and will it make a difference?
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CommentWhy the sector needs to engage more with ‘the other regulator’
Ofgem is set to play a much bigger role in housing than ever before. Matthew Scott and Megan Hinch explain why
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NewsGovernment proposes changes to energy performance certificates
MHCLG and DESNZ propose replacing energy efficiency ratings for domestic buildings with four new headline metrics
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CommentWarm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 – now that bids have been submitted, what’s next?
Social landlords who have bid for a share of £1.3bn in decarbonisation funding should be getting ready now to hit the ground running when the money comes through. Jessica Arczynski and Rubianka Winspear explain how
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NewsClimate and industry leaders lay out new rules to prove buildings meet net zero carbon
The likes of RIBA, UKGBC, and RICS have joined forces to create the UK’s first cross-industry standard
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NewsYorkshire housing providers consider setting minimum quality standard for section 106 homes
Nick Atkin says housing associations fear having to retrofit new homes if they are not built to a high enough quality by housebuilders
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CommentTime for long-term planning to meet society’s needs
Politicians must stop opting for short-term bribes and instead pursue large-scale policies to build a community-led economy to deliver the housing we need, writes Chris Brown.
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NewsNew study indicates North-South divide in home retrofit
Net zero group suggests that progress on decarbonising homes in the North is slower
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CommentIf leading politicians won’t step up on net zero, housing leaders must show the way
There is a huge appetite for tackling climate change in the sector and through housing’s leadership we can overcome barriers to make a difference , writes David Orr
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NewsAutumn statement: LHA rate increase welcomed amid ‘absence’ of housebuilding and decarbonisation measures
Housing sector figures say the Government needs to help “get builders building” and support housing providers with decarbonising stock
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NewsConstruction and energy companies join calls for £3.8bn SHDF to be released in full
Major contractors and energy companies echo Housing Forum and National Housing Federation in saying releasing funding would “give greater confidence” to decarbonisation industry
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CommentIt’s time public policy supported private sector net zero innovations
We must focus on transferring to decarbonised electric heating to combat climate change, writes Chris Brown
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NewsInfrastructure body backs massive heat pump roll-out but spurns hydrogen
‘No public policy case’ for using hydrogen to heat homes says National Infrastructure Commission
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NewsNational retrofit body key to delivering net zero, says UKGBC-backed report
Mission Retrofit also suggests introducing a new bill to Parliament to help achieve net zero buildings
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NewsGleeson latest housebuilder to commit to emission reduction targets
Housebuilder follows Taylor Wimpey, Berkeley and Crest Nicholson in signing up to the Science Based Target Intiative
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CommentThe built environment is a big culprit on climate change – but you can help
Chris Brown sets out steps housing and construction businesses can take to help us to net zero
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NewsTaylor Wimpey aims to hit net zero five years ahead of 2050 deadline
The housebuilder has a ‘four-stage roadmap’ to decarbonise its operations