The construction industry is showing an increasing commitment to environmental sustainability in construction, as highlighted at the 2025 BREEAM Awards where projects from the United States were recognised for outstanding sustainable building design and achieving strong whole life carbon performance. These achievements mark a shift towards robust whole life carbon assessment and lifecycle assessment practices becoming central to measuring real progress in the sector. Global expectations now...

Suffolk has published a new white paper addressing the urgent need for accelerated adoption of climate technology in construction. This report highlights whole life carbon assessment and the integration of innovative solutions to achieve net zero whole life carbon targets. Industry regulators and project leaders are urged to focus on decarbonising the built environment through cutting-edge sustainable building design and low carbon construction materials. The shift toward environmentally...

The BRE’s 2025 BREEAM Awards have spotlighted exceptional achievements in sustainable building design, with key recognition given to projects and individuals advancing environmental sustainability in construction, especially across the U.S. The event highlights the growing adoption of whole life carbon assessment and challenging green building standards worldwide, confirming the built environment’s momentum towards lower-carbon, energy-efficient buildings and net zero whole life carbon...

The UK construction sector is experiencing mounting pressure to enhance environmental sustainability in construction, as new regulations target pollution and mismanagement in infrastructure. Ofwat has acted by restricting executive bonuses for water companies with poor environmental records, responding to public concerns and aiming to advance sustainable building practices across the industry. This signals a broader commitment to robust environmental compliance, supporting the shift towards...

UK local authorities are facing a significant £27 million funding gap in efforts to achieve their climate ambitions, putting pressure on essential adaptation and decarbonisation plans. This shortfall is slowing the adoption of sustainable building design, sustainable construction and net zero whole life carbon strategies at the local government level. With minimal government support and a lack of private finance, many projects that would decarbonise the built environment and foster...

A new partnership between Onboard Dynamics and T.D. Williamson is set to reduce pipeline emissions across the Eastern Hemisphere, supporting urgent efforts to cut carbon and methane releases from energy transport infrastructure. This initiative addresses a major priority for decarbonising the construction sector’s supply chain and lowering the whole life carbon footprint of building projects globally. The circular economy in construction is seeing increased emphasis. Blackstone Stripout,...

Cornerstone Building Brands has announced the expansion of its Ply Gem® 1500 Vinyl Window and Patio Door Collection, introducing coextruded black finishes for improved flexibility in sustainable building design. The collection maintains strong energy efficiency and durability, prioritising low carbon design and energy-efficient buildings while offering aesthetic versatility. Such product innovations reflect a broader industry push for green building materials and eco-friendly construction,...

The UK is under pressure to meet its 2030 clean energy targets, with MPs stressing the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades such as improvements to the electricity grid. This is central to decarbonising the built environment and achieving net zero whole life carbon ambitions. Simon McWhirter has been appointed as Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council, a move that may influence strategies around sustainable building design, whole life carbon assessment, and environmental...

The UK Green Building Council has named Simon McWhirter as its new Chief Executive, marking a pivotal change for sustainable construction leadership in Britain. This move is expected to reinforce the council’s advocacy for whole life carbon assessment and drive action on net zero carbon buildings. With growing demand for decarbonising the built environment, McWhirter’s focus will include reducing embodied carbon, encouraging resource efficiency in construction, and enabling the shift to...

Construction has commenced on the UK’s largest electricity substation in Uxbridge, signalling a major upgrade in grid infrastructure to support the rising demand for reliable, low-carbon electricity. Construction has commenced on the UK’s largest electricity substation in Uxbridge, signalling a major upgrade in grid infrastructure to support the rising demand for reliable, low-carbon electricity. This project is directly linked to the construction industry’s ongoing transition towards...