Peel Waters has submitted a new planning application for Mea Park West, a major part of the Wirral Waters regeneration scheme in the UK. The development is centred on low carbon design, featuring green infrastructure, cycle networks, and public realm improvements. Positioned as one of the country’s most ambitious projects, the expansion is expected to strengthen sustainable building practices while supporting net zero carbon ambitions and local employment. The project reflects a shift towards...

Recent data shows the UK construction sector has entered its eighth consecutive month of decline. Analysts point to broader economic uncertainty and disruption in adopting low carbon design as key drags. Ambiguity around net zero Whole Life Carbon policies and slower integration of low Embodied Carbon materials are delaying progress, creating pressures on sustainable construction projects that require clarity on Whole Life Carbon Assessment and long-term Life Cycle Costing. The impact...

The UK construction industry is under sustained pressure as the PMI shows eight consecutive months of decline. The downturn is holding back sustainable construction, especially in relation to whole life carbon assessment and the scaling of net zero carbon buildings. High borrowing costs and subdued demand are limiting the ability of developers to invest in low carbon design and sustainable building practices, leaving the transition to greener infrastructure increasingly exposed to financial...

The market outlook for sustainable construction is being reshaped by rapid advances in renewable building materials. Hempcrete is drawing global attention for its ability to store carbon while delivering strong performance in low carbon building applications. Forecasts show rising adoption of hempcrete from 2025 to 2033, positioning it as a leading choice for eco-friendly construction and a driver of lower embodied carbon in materials. The sector increasingly views such innovations as pivotal...

The UK construction sector continues to face declining output, with eight consecutive months of contraction recorded. Project pipelines are shrinking and investors remain cautious in the face of economic volatility and rising material costs. The slowdown places pressure on sustainable construction, raising concerns about the delivery of net zero Whole Life Carbon strategies and the adoption of sustainable building design at scale. Momentum on green construction risks being undermined as...

The UK construction industry continues to face a prolonged downturn, with activity levels in decline for eight consecutive months. Pressure from limited market opportunities, constrained planning processes and material supply challenges is reinforcing the urgency of moving towards sustainable construction. The sector is increasingly focused on whole life carbon assessment, lifecycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis to better understand and mitigate the environmental impact of...

The UK construction industry is contending with a prolonged market downturn, now extending to eight consecutive months of reduced activity. This restricted market is hampering investment in green construction and delaying progress towards net zero Whole Life Carbon targets. Analysts warn that the slowdown risks undermining environmental sustainability in construction at a time when Whole Life Carbon Assessment and lifecycle assessment are becoming central to both policy and practice. For...

Europe faces an urgent challenge in cutting the carbon footprint of construction. Research finds that only a complete overhaul of EU building stock will meet new emissions reduction targets for 2030. Deeper upgrades in energy performance, accelerated use of low carbon construction materials and investment in sustainable building design are highlighted as essential. Policymakers and developers are being urged to embed Whole Life Carbon thinking into renovation programmes, ensuring that both...

Retirement Villages Group has announced science-based plans for verified net zero whole life carbon communities. The company is integrating sustainable building design into all stages of development, aiming to set a new sector benchmark. By embedding whole life carbon assessment and lifecycle assessment practices into construction and operations, the approach highlights a commitment to reducing embodied carbon in materials and minimising the carbon footprint of construction. This push signals...

Construction’s shift to sustainability continues to draw attention as financing models increasingly support change across the supply chain. Lincoln CDM Services has adopted invoice finance to strengthen collaboration between contractors and suppliers, ensuring delivery of sustainable building practices. Stable funding is proving as critical as low carbon construction materials or energy-efficient buildings, safeguarding long-term adoption of sustainable building design. Concerns over waste...