Untapped Potential for the UK in Alternative Energy Sources Dec 11, 2019 Julia Safiullina, Investment Manager for Iona Capital, has revealed the massive potential for biomass energy in the UK: “There were around 25 anaerobic digestion plants in the UK when we started in 2011, whereas Germany had around 8000. There now around 500 in the UK, 17 of those are ours, and this level of development […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Developing Solutions in the UK’s “Highest Emitting Sector” Dec 11, 2019 Liana Cipcigan, Co-Director of the Electrical Vehicle Centre of Excellence at Cardiff University, has stated the need to make rapid changes in the transport industry to help tackle climate change. Speaking at the recent Building Zero Carbon Britain event he said, “transport is the highest emitter of greenhouse gases out of all sectors” and she […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Building the Sustainable Communities of Tomorrow Dec 11, 2019 Juliette Morgan, Head of Campus at British Land has highlighted the huge potential carbon savings within the construction industry. She said, speaking at the recent Building Zero Carbon Britain conference: “There are 30 gigatons of potential C02 reduction in our sector until 2030.” British Land are behind plans to create a new £4bn town in […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Tackling Climate Emergency Means Going Beyond the “Politically Possible” Dec 11, 2019 Co-Leader of the Green Party Jonathan Bartley has said at the recent Building Zero Carbon Britain event that tackling the climate emergency means going with what “the science demands and not what is seen as politically possible.” Bartley noted that in 2017 the climate emergency was scarcely discussed, yet now “50-60% of people will take […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
UK at Risk of Missing 2050 Net Zero Targets Dec 11, 2019 A call to action on climate change has been issued by a Senior Policy Advisor at independent think tank Green Alliance who declared at the recent Building Zero Carbon Britain, “the UK is not on track to meet its 4th and 5th carbon budgets to 2032, and the gap is even bigger if we consider […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
UK Construction & Property Events Worth Attending in 2020 Dec 10, 2019 The construction and property industry is in a fascinating place. On one side there is major disruption and uncertainty with skills, housing, Brexit and more creating massive challenges which need to be overcome. On the other hand innovative smart solutions are offering ways to combat barriers, whilst ambitious infrastructure projects including HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Northern Eden Project on Track For 2020 Planning Submission After Positive Consultation Dec 10, 2019 Earmarked for a prime waterfront location in Morecambe, the Eden Project North has moved a step forward after an incredibly successful and positive public consultation, whilst a new partnership is on the cards with another regeneration project on the waterfront. A planning application for the proposed £85m eco-friendly tourist attraction is on target to be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Applications Open for Innovative Tech Scheme to Support the Next Generation of Ambitious Entrepreneurs Dec 10, 2019 Exchange, a revolutionary new digital and technology programme, has opened applications for its first cohort, as it looks to foster the UK’s next best start-ups. The one-of-a-kind scheme will offer ambitious, early stage, tech companies and entrepreneurs access to the tools and infrastructure they need, to learn and succeed, paving the future of tech and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Hammerson’s Move Into Republic of Ireland BTR Market With €30m Scheme Dec 9, 2019 Major developer Hammerson has received approval for a new build to rent (BTR) scheme in the south of Dublin. Situated in Dundrum town centre the plans mark the firm’s first move into residential development in the Republic of Ireland, having made a reputation of being one of the UK and Ireland’s biggest retail players. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New Homes in Waltham Forest Approved Dec 9, 2019 A regeneration project in Waltham Forest has been given then thumbs up – with existing housing set to be demolition. The Council led scheme will see 120 new homes being built – knocking down the council homes currently at the Hylands Road site. The buildings will range between four and nine-storeys in height and they […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
