Momentum is building around environmental sustainability in construction, as governments introduce rigorous climate disclosure rules for investors, pension funds, and corporates. The UK’s proposed climate transition guidelines signal a shift toward transparent whole life carbon assessments and improved life cycle cost analysis, placing increased accountability on construction companies with extensive property portfolios. These reforms will drive sustainable building design practices and...

Dassault Systèmes and Patrick Jouin have introduced “Ta.Tamu”, a 3D-printed furniture collection using renewable building materials, engineered for end-of-life reuse in construction through disassembly. This innovation demonstrates how digital design, additive manufacturing, and principles of the circular economy can reduce embodied carbon in materials and support whole life carbon reductions. By focusing on material efficiency and future reuse, this project reflects eco-design for...

LP Building Solutions’ 2025 Sustainability Report highlights significant progress in sustainable building design and eco-design for buildings, including increased use of responsibly sourced materials and the adoption of ambitious energy efficiency standards. Advancements in low-emission manufacturing are central to their efforts in addressing whole life carbon and embodied carbon in materials. These initiatives reflect the growing industry drive to reduce the carbon footprint of construction...

Adaptive reuse is rapidly establishing itself as a core sustainable construction strategy, with new research from the Urban Land Institute reinforcing how repurposing existing buildings significantly reduces embodied carbon and minimises demolition waste. By prioritising eco-design for buildings and integrating sustainable building design principles, adaptive reuse supports life cycle thinking in construction while revitalising urban environments. Developers are increasingly recognising the...

The UK Government’s new 10-year Industrial Strategy prioritises environmental sustainability in construction, aiming to cut electricity costs for over 7,000 manufacturers and drive investment in clean energy. With £700 million allocated to GB Energy, there is potential to accelerate the transition towards net zero carbon buildings and foster the adoption of whole life carbon assessment in major projects. Stakeholders in sustainable construction highlight the importance of integrating...

The construction sector is experiencing a decisive shift toward environmental sustainability in construction, with government policy and industry leadership driving substantive change. The UK government’s requirement for solar panels on most new homes under the Future Homes Standard sets a precedent for net zero carbon buildings and energy-efficient buildings, directly impacting whole life carbon performance. These regulations will not just affect the carbon footprint of construction but...

The UK is set to enforce a new solar panel mandate for most new homes as part of the upcoming Future Homes Standard. This policy is endorsed by experts as a crucial advance toward net zero whole life carbon in residential development, reducing the carbon footprint of construction and helping drive innovation in energy-efficient buildings. The move strengthens the UK’s position in delivering net zero carbon buildings and reflects a wider industry push toward low carbon design and sustainable...

The UK government’s mandate for solar panels on most new homes marks a significant advance towards net zero whole life carbon and sets a higher standard for sustainable building design. This policy drives the integration of renewable technologies and underscores a commitment to decarbonising the built environment. By compelling property developers and housebuilders to adopt energy-efficient buildings, the regulation reduces the carbon footprint of construction while promising lower...

The UK government’s 10-year infrastructure strategy positions environmental sustainability in construction and resilience at the centre of the sector’s future. Prioritising clean energy, climate resilience, and integrated flexible technologies, this strategy aims to accelerate sustainable building design and the shift towards net zero carbon buildings. Industry leaders cite the focus on decarbonising the built environment and implementing whole life carbon assessment as essential steps...

The UK government has launched a 10-year infrastructure strategy prioritising whole life carbon reduction in national projects. This initiative, championed by leaders in environmental sustainability in construction, seeks to integrate climate resilience, sustainable building design, and economic growth. With support from NISTA and flexible technologies, the strategy places green infrastructure and sustainable construction at the heart of future developments, urging the sector to adopt whole...