Policy and Regulatory Drivers for Whole Life Carbon in the UK Built Environment
The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 places the built environment under growing pressure to cut carbon. Historically, policy has focused on operational emissions from heating, cooling, and lighting buildings. But as buildings...
The Importance of Security Needs Assessments and SABRE in Construction
Security is a fundamental part of modern building design and construction. From protecting occupants and assets to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring business continuity, it must be considered from the earliest stages of a project. Effective security goes...
UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard 2025: Complete Guide – Part 3
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. If you missed our earlier features, you can catch up on Part 1 and Part 2. In this final instalment, Part 3, we will discuss real-world examples and key benchmarks, timelines,...
UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard 2025: Complete Guide – Part 2
As promised last week, we continue our focus on the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (NZCBS) 2025. Today’s article breaks down the types of emissions it covers, the life cycle reporting requirements, current performance limits, and the key design and operational...