Hayfield has made a significant investment in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) across six of its live development sites, as the multi-award-winning developer targets a turnover of £150m during 2022. A panelised system utilising large aircrete blocks is being used at five Hayfield developments, while a trial of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) is underway at […]
A new construction technology centre has received funding of €5 million to accelerate research and innovation within the construction sector. The State funding was announced by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on Wednesday and the funding will be spread over five years. The centre will be hosted by NUI Galway and the consortium includes Trinity College Dublin, […]
Bespoke-designed, prefabricated heating equipment provides low disruption solution for high-performance heat at social housing estate Wakefield and District Housing (WDH) has improved the reliability and efficiency of the heating and hot water service at its Smirthwaite housing estate with the installation of eight new Remeha Gas 220 Ace boilers using a Remeha prefabricated cascade arrangement. […]
Do thicker insulated walls, triple glazed windows, & MVHR ventilation systems tip the scales unfavourably for Passivhaus when it comes to embodied carbon? The UK Passivhaus Trust (PHT) has published resources exploring the role of Passivhaus design in reducing whole life carbon emissions from buildings. The resources include a freely available position paper & primer, […]
by Nicolle PortillA of RTS (Recyle Track Systems based in the US) With environmental, health, and economic benefits – what exactly is LEED certification? Why is it important in modern construction? Many factors endanger the environment. Unsustainable infrastructure systems, plastic waste, and increased carbon emissions all contribute to this. But, recently, people have acknowledged […]
NovoCarbo launched first large-scale carbon removal parks in Germany including renewable heat generation Hamburg, July 15, 2022. Novocarbo is implementing new large-scale and permanent carbon dioxide removal parks in Germany. This will increase the company’s carbon removal and storage capacity to 16,000 metric tons of CO2 per year over the next two years. With an […]
ZSW’s new process uses ecofriendly solvent to advance industrial cell manufacturing Perovskite solar cells are brightening the prospects of photovoltaics. Easy and inexpensively made with ink, these cells recently set records in the lab with efficiency ratings as high as 25.7 percent. On the downside, nearly all manufacturing processes for these cells involve hazardous solvents […]
Royal Borough of Greenwich’s planning board has approved plans to build 14 new zero carbon council homes and a community/commercial unit on the Barnfield Estate. Part of the council’s Greenwich Builds programme to build over 750 homes for local people on housing waiting lists, the newly approved development consists of six one-bedroom flats, two of which are wheelchair […]
Fusion has the potential to provide a near-limitless source of secure, low carbon energy. Pic credit: UKAEA Fusion energy plant could generate thousands of jobs and bring huge economic boost to the region, according to report A prototype fusion energy plant could bring huge economic benefits to the region – potentially generating more than £1b […]
Dr Liam Britnell left with Nathan Feddy A start-up which is developing new techniques and materials for sustainable housing using ‘wonder material’ graphene has begun a major initiative after securing nearly £200,000 of government funding. Manchester-based Vector Homes has been awarded a Smart Grant of £191,000 by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency. The […]