Tag: net zero
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Why construction needs a consistent approach to whole-life carbon
One example of where we are seeing good practice happening is in the US, where the RLB team has been working with our American colleagues to provide cost management and sustainability services to deliver whole-life embodied carbon analysis and consultancy for the redevelopment of a convention centre. Once complete, it will be the first zero-carbon-certified…
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Bouygues completes net zero in operation Swansea office complex
Bouygues has handed over to Swansea Council a major five-storey office development which is operationally carbon net zero. Located at the former Oceana nightclub site, 71/72 Kingsway has solar panels on the roof, heat recovery systems to minimise energy use, 69 bike spaces and electric bike charging points. Other features include a roof terrace with…
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Heat networks: a fast-advancing low-carbon technology
Heat networks provide only a small proportion of the UK’s current heating needs, but have huge potential to deliver much more, says Jonathan Monkcom. By overcoming this cultural norm of considering buildings in silo, multiple building owners could use heat networks to make schemes more viable and gain greater carbon savings as a collective. When…