Nottingham Trent University’s Bolsover Net Zero Innovation Programme continues to strengthen the link between academia and practice in sustainable construction. The initiative combines technical construction training with applied sustainability education, offering local authorities and industry professionals the skills to deliver low carbon design and sustainable building practices. By aligning its curriculum with whole life carbon assessment principles and life cycle thinking in...

The sustainable construction sector continues to accelerate global efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of construction across the entire value chain. Energy efficiency in homes remains a central concern, with growing attention to heat pumps as part of low carbon design strategies that support net zero carbon buildings. Research from consumer advocates highlights persistent cost barriers, signalling the need for more robust policy frameworks to embed sustainable building design and whole life...

Sustainability in construction continues to mature as regulation, data innovation and environmental urgency redefine the sector’s priorities. The revision of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s Scope 2 reporting framework signals a critical shift towards greater accountability for whole life carbon and embodied carbon. The proposed inclusion of consequential accounting could drive a more transparent whole life carbon assessment across building portfolios, urging firms to quantify the true carbon...

The UK’s green construction sector is entering a pivotal phase as the Net-Zero Council launches Sector Transition Plans designed to accelerate decarbonisation across the built environment. The guidance provides a framework for achieving net zero whole life carbon, encouraging firms to implement robust whole life carbon assessment and lifecycle assessment methodologies. Emphasis is placed on aligning investment and skills development with measurable decarbonisation outcomes, reinforcing a...

The UK construction sector made a decisive advance towards net zero carbon this week as the Net-Zero Council introduced bespoke Sector Transition Plans designed to accelerate decarbonising the built environment. The initiative sets a clear framework for achieving net zero whole life carbon across the supply chain by embedding life cycle thinking in construction. Each roadmap promotes whole life carbon assessment, supported by guidance on embodied carbon reduction, resource efficiency in...

An evident surge in sustainable construction initiatives is signalling a decisive shift from aspirational rhetoric to measurable progress across the built environment. The Caxton Group’s new training academy, launched in partnership with Salutem, represents a crucial investment in developing workforce capability in sustainable building design and low carbon construction materials. This educational approach supports not only the urgent demand for skilled labour but also the wider transition to...

The sustainable construction sector is entering a defining phase, where measurable decarbonisation is replacing corporate rhetoric. Recognition at the edie Net-Zero Awards 2025 for Balfour Beatty and Interface highlights a decisive focus on reducing the **carbon footprint of construction** through practical innovation. These companies are embedding **net zero carbon** ambitions into their core operations, reflecting a growing awareness that achieving **whole life carbon** targets demands more...

Sustainable construction is becoming central to global efforts to decarbonise the built environment, as the industry begins aligning growth targets with measurable climate action. Finance and construction executives at a recent sustainability forum in Jersey emphasised that environmental sustainability in construction can no longer be treated as a branding exercise but must underpin all corporate decision‑making. Investors are now assessing business performance through whole life carbon...

The construction sector is accelerating its transition toward sustainable construction, with tangible progress emerging in the drive toward net zero carbon buildings and decarbonising the built environment. At the edie Net-Zero Awards 2025, Balfour Beatty’s success reflected a growing emphasis on embodied carbon reduction across major infrastructure projects. The company’s strategy integrates whole life carbon assessment methods to measure emissions throughout project lifecycles, aligning...

Sustainable construction is evolving into a fully quantified discipline where environmental sustainability in construction can be measured, modelled and optimised at every stage. The latest initiatives illustrate how whole life carbon assessment and low carbon design are now influencing even unconventional sectors such as sport and leisure. UniBond’s new eco‑friendly adhesives—promoted by former football manager Harry Redknapp—represent a shift towards specifying low embodied carbon...