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The role of technological innovation in helping FMs achieve their sustainability goals

According to the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as the sector works towards meeting sustainability targets and net zero commitments, the need for evidence-based approaches has never been more critical. What role do you believe technological innovation will ...

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Catching the sun

Simon Bateman, Asset Manager at Lakeside North Harbour business campus on how meeting net zero can begin in the carpark As the effects of climate change intensify and the demand for cleaner, smarter ways of working grows, sustainability in the ...

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UK business confidence in achieving net zero is weakening

Confidence amongst UK businesses that the country can meet its net zero targets has fallen, according to a new poll carried out by BSI. The findings show that despite improved clarity around the policy direction, a majority (71 per cent) of ...

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Budgets are only one part of a much more complex retrofit challenge

While concerns over funding for retrofit projects are widespread, with half (51 per cent) of construction professionals citing cost as a major barrier, new research from BSRIA reveals that budgets are only one part of a much more complex challenge. Developers ...

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CIBSE and IBPSA-England collaborate on Technical Symposium on sustainable building design

The CIBSE IBPSA-England Technical Symposium 2025 concluded successfully in London on the 24th and 25th of April, bringing together industry leaders, researchers and professionals from across the globe to discuss cutting-edge advancements in sustainable building design and performance. A collaboration ...

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VIVO secures government funding for net zero schemes at two military bases

VIVO Defence Services, supported by one of its parent companies, Equans, has worked with two UK military bases to secure Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grant funding for decarbonisation programmes. The projects involve the replacement of gas boilers with new ...

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NHSPS launches new Green Plan to reach net zero by 2040

NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has unveiled its new Green Plan, a comprehensive three-year strategy aimed at reducing the environmental impact of NHS facilities and progressing towards a net zero carbon future by 2040. The initiative aligns with the broader NHS ...

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Amey expands net zero and sustainability capabilities

Amey has launched a new suite of services which it says will help clients meet the country’s sustainability ambitions and reduce costs. The business will help clients in defence, justice, education, highways, and health sectors turn strategic plans into practical ...

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Custom Solar helps Pets at Home achieve sustainability goals 

Custom Solar, part of Mitie, has completed the installation of a 1.25MWp roof-top solar PV array at Pets at Home’s new National Distribution Centre. The Staffordshire-based distribution centre, which opened in early 2024, supplies products to the pet care brand’s ...

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Holistic view

In this Q&A, Tom Garrigan, Technical Director at BSRIA offers his thoughts on taking a holistic approach to IEQ in the drive to net zero In the UK, people spend roughly 90 per cent of their time indoors. This makes ...

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