The construction sector is facing intensified demands to address whole life carbon in buildings, with political and industry developments pushing for rapid progress. In the UK, changes in government leadership signal a renewed focus on housing policy and planning frameworks. Organisations are pressing ministers to align national strategies with sustainable construction goals and to accelerate whole life carbon assessment within planning reform. This scrutiny highlights the sector’s central...

The UK construction sector is responding to fresh leadership following a cabinet reshuffle, with industry bodies stressing the need to maintain progress on planning and environmental policy. The shift comes as the sector pushes for greater regulatory certainty to support sustainable construction and sustainable urban development. Clear direction on housing and energy policies is critical for enabling eco-design for buildings and improving Whole Life Carbon Assessment across new...

Construction software is driving a quiet revolution in sustainable construction. Platforms like Onsite are transforming project delivery by integrating procurement, EPC management and real-time tracking through mobile construction management tools. These digital systems enhance resource efficiency in construction while supporting lifecycle assessment and Whole Life Carbon reduction by improving transparency and control over emissions-intensive activities. The shift from spreadsheets to...

Richard Broad, Director of the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, has joined the Advisory Panel at the Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research (CABER) at the University of the West of England. This partnership aims to strengthen industry-academic collaboration in driving low carbon design and Whole Life Carbon Assessment in the built environment. CABER’s work supports the integration of sustainable design principles and sustainable construction practices that target net zero...

The appointment of Richard Broad, Director at the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, to the Advisory Panel of the University of the West of England's Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research, signifies the growing importance of environmental sustainability in construction. His experience enhances the integration of real-world sustainable building design into academic frameworks, reinforcing efforts to embed low carbon design in teaching, research and future project delivery...

The University of the West of England has strengthened its focus on environmental sustainability in construction by appointing Richard Broad of the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products to its Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research. His expertise is expected to support the integration of Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Circular Economy strategies into mainstream construction research, with a particular emphasis on low carbon construction materials and embodied carbon in materials....

The Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research (CABER) at the University of the West of England has appointed Richard Broad of the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products to its advisory panel. His inclusion strengthens the Centre’s alignment with sustainable construction and material-driven innovation. The focus is expected to intensify on low carbon building solutions, whole life carbon assessment, and the practical application of sustainable building design through academic and...

Willmott Dixon has secured a contract to construct a Passivhaus-certified primary school in Glyncoch, Wales. Designed for energy efficiency and thermal comfort, the new school supports the decarbonising of public infrastructure through sustainable construction aligned with Passivhaus standards. This project fits within a broader strategy prioritising sustainable building design and low embodied carbon materials in education environments, reducing the carbon footprint of construction across the...

Cornerstone Building Brands has published its 2024 Corporate Governance and Responsibility Report, highlighting measurable progress in environmental sustainability in construction. The company reported increased use of recycled materials and significant improvements in energy efficiency across its manufacturing operations. Clear targets have also been set for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, embedding sustainable building design more deeply into its construction practices. These efforts...

An AI-driven advance in green cement formulation is poised to cut the carbon footprint of construction significantly. By using artificial intelligence to optimise binder compositions, the new method targets a sharp reduction in embodied carbon while preserving structural performance. The technique accommodates regional material variations, enabling tailored solutions for net zero whole life carbon targets and addressing Whole Life Carbon Assessment concerns in cement production—one of the...