All COP26 articles
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CommentProcrastination over HS2 is the one thing we don’t need right now
Rishi Sunak’s dithering and doubting over key infrastructure projects and the green agenda is damaging the UK’s prospects for economic growth and our global reputation, writes Richard Steer
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CommentSunak and Starmer should give construction the attention it deserves
There is an opportunity for the two biggest parties to put the built environment front and centre, writes Richard Steer
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CommentM&S Oxford Street: Not just any planning decision – a Michael Gove planning decision…
The secretary of state’s intervention in this case is bizarre, illogical, unhelpful and politically motivated, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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CommentTesting our mettle - the challenges of driving down our carbon footprint
Too much greenwashing, not enough meaningful change. Christian Mabey of Optima Products considers the industry’s progress on the path to net zero
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NewsSunak bows to pressure to attend COP27
There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change, PM says
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CommentShort-term solutions must not prevent us from building back better
Boris Johnson made a lot of promises. I fear the next PM may abandon those pledges to ease the cost-of-living crisis
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CommentThis is not just a green building, this is a Marks & Spencer’s green building…
The argument about the relative benefits of retrofit versus rebuild for the flagship store has been hijacked by cheap political point-scoring, writes Gleeds chairman Richard Steer
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CommentWhy don’t we care more about preserving biodiversity?
The devastating impact of climate change is widely known but the degradation of our planet’s biodiversity is just as detrimental to its health
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CommentWhy a fabric-first approach can help cut high energy costs
When analysing how to make our buildings more energy efficient, we should start with the materials used to build them
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CommentWe have been working in Ukraine for years. I never imagined events as appalling as these
Two weeks ago we were considering life after covid. Now our staff still in the region are fearing for their lives
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CommentThe best buildings have the best clients – and the public sector is lagging behind
In 2021 we saw some of the most exciting developments of our decade kick off. This year’s schemes should be even better
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NewsMinisters ‘distracted’ from net zero goals by lockdown parties row, government told
Backbench MP set to propose bill on reducing embodied carbon in construction projects
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CommentThis is what the future holds for construction
The challenges and opportunities facing our industry increasingly apply to us all. We should collaborate accordingly
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CommentJoin us on our mission to transform construction
Four years on, we are now in a position to take industry improvement to the next level
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NewsBuilding more renewable energy will solve rising gas prices, COP26 president says
Alok Sharma says more offshore and nuclear schemes needed if bills are to come down
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CommentIn 2022 we will be greener, more flexible and resilient than ever before
Our industry will build on trends over the past 12 months and we will get better at coping with turbulent times
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CommentIf this was a year of transition, the next must be one of action
As the climate crisis intensifies, the world needs to change – and our industry has a responsibility to lead the way
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CommentCost is key but solving the climate crisis comes first
The social and environmental costs of getting project choices wrong have never been greater
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CommentNet zero and how to get the best out of construction materials
Tips from Webb Yates engineers on how to think creatively and sustainably about projects
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CommentBuilding Talks Net Zero Podcast: Materials matter - how to use concrete and steel responsibly in buildings
Episode 6: Interview with engineering firm Webb Yates and a visit to Feilden Fowles ‘demountable’ studio co-located on a farm | Heat pumps explained