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...

Significant advances in sustainable construction are accelerating the global shift towards environmental sustainability in construction. The green steel market, crucial for lowering embodied carbon in materials, is projected to reach USD 7.4 billion in 2024. Supported by targeted government policies and investment, green steel is set for robust growth through 2029. These figures reflect the industry's prioritisation of decarbonising the built environment and reducing the carbon footprint of...

Material Evolution’s recent funding from HSBC highlights strong progress in decarbonising the built environment. This investment enables the rapid scale-up of low carbon construction materials—especially low-carbon cement—which is crucial for reducing embodied carbon in materials used worldwide. Addressing embodied carbon remains fundamental to any credible whole life carbon strategy. Industry leaders increasingly focus on whole life carbon assessment and lifecycle assessment to...

The UK government’s new 10-year infrastructure strategy sets a landmark framework for sustainable construction, with a commitment to £725 billion in investment targeting clean energy, transport, and climate resilience. Central to the plan are ambitions to decarbonise heavy industry and drive nature restoration, making environmental sustainability in construction and net zero Whole Life Carbon essential objectives for new projects. While details on sustainable material specification and...

Sustainable construction continues to advance with significant global projects demonstrating the integration of whole life carbon principles. Svendsen’s Bay Marine in California completed a major expansion embracing sustainable building practices and eco-design for buildings. This retrofit and expansion leveraged innovative technologies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of construction, furthering the adoption of whole life carbon assessment and robust lifecycle assessment...

Ecogenesys’ upcoming Carbon Measurement Tool, set for release in September, promises to advance whole life carbon assessment within the construction sector. This innovation will enable transparent calculation of the carbon footprint of construction projects, integrating both embodied carbon and operational emissions reporting. Supported by dedicated Carbon Literacy Training, this new approach aligns with global demands for rigorous carbon accounting and drives environmental sustainability in...