sustainability
Two thirds of MPs back solar panels and EV charging ...
31/Mar/2023
Two thirds of MPs back solar panels and EV charging on all new build homes, finds poll by YouGov and MSC Charitable Foundation ...
New report on nutrients neutrality offers solution to allow some ...
29/Mar/2023
A new report on nutrients neutrality highlights strategies that would allow limited house building to progress ...
Government responds to biodiversity net gain consultation ...
23/Mar/2023
Under changes to the planning system in England, from November 2023 Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will require most housebuilding companies to add 10% more wildlife and habitat to land they ...
Hemsec and SIP Build UK form partnership to drive energy ...
10/Mar/2023
Hemsec and SIP Build UK have formed partnership to drive the creation of end-to-end energy efficient systems for builders ...
Ecology launches off-site mortgages for MMC ...
27/Feb/2023
Ecology Building Society has teamed up with modular home manufacturers to launch new off-site mortgages for modern methods of construction ...
Skidmore’s Net Zero Review calls for green building speed up ...
16/Jan/2023
MP Chris Skidmore’s Net Zero review has set a number of recommendations for the UK to speed up greener building measures ...
Passive standard benchmark set for all new Scottish housing ...
10/Jan/2023
Scotland has passed a Bill that calls for all new housing to be to a passive standard, to come into effect by 2024 ...
Materials shortage eases, but the energy crisis continues to impact ...
12/Aug/2022
It's good news that the materials shortage is easing, but the energy crisis continues to impact availability and costs ...
Ecology leads the way with discounts for energy efficient self ...
19/Jul/2022
Ecology leads way with mortgage discounts for most the energy efficient homes, incentivising greener construction ...
Member’s bill calls for Passivhaus future for Scotland ...
11/Jul/2022
Alex Rowley MSP has announced a member's bill calling for a new Passivhaus future for Scotland's new build homes ...