Climate crisis news
Green transition must be equitable
2024-05-09T00:00:00+01:00By Vivienne King
Upskilling workers with the most to lose from climate change will be key to decarbonising UK property.
I&L adds park life
2024-05-09T00:00:00+01:00By Keith Cooper
Industrial and logistics sites traditionally lack attractive outside spaces for people to relax, but the latest developments are starting to blur the boundaries.
Net zero power: reality check
2024-05-01T16:07:00+01:00By Tim Clark
In our third net zero podcast, experts discuss the perils of unproven low-carbon technologies and the need for practical, long-term planning.
Britain’s unnatural nature
2024-04-25T00:00:00+01:00By Lem Bingley
The green rolling hills of the British countryside are a national treasure, but they are by no means natural. Think of unspoilt land and you might picture a patchwork of green fields divided by meandering hedgerows or dry-stone walls, home to placidly munching sheep or cows.
Anti-greenwashing rules could lead to ‘greenhushing’, claims lawyer
2024-04-24T09:30:00+01:00By David Parsley
Claim followed introduction of tougher anti-greenwashing investment rules by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) this week.
ChargePoint powers up EV opportunities for property
2024-04-24T00:00:00+01:00By Lem Bingley
Supporting the shift to electric vehicles can be a challenge for owners and occupiers alike, but there is a way ahead. ChargePoint’s André ten Bloemendal steers Property Week around the obstacles.
Getting back to nature
2024-04-24T00:00:00+01:00By Tim Clark
Developers are increasingly integrating nature-based features into their schemes to boost biodiversity and tackle the effects of climate change.
More clarity on MEES is essential
2024-04-24T00:00:00+01:00
Government must outline its plans for energy efficiency regulations to help industry hit net zero targets.
All generations need levelling up
2024-04-24T00:00:00+01:00By Tamsin Traill
Regeneration projects should offer a range of housing and amenity options for people at all stages of life.
Swansea pioneers a green model
2024-04-24T00:00:00+01:00By Richard Morgan
A £4bn green energy, transport hub and port development should be a blueprint for other major cities.
High Court allows judicial review of Gove’s policy to limit green homes standards
2024-04-17T08:46:00+01:00By Ciaran Nerval
Campaign groups have warned of a “policy disaster” that will ”discourage building homes to a higher standard”.
Nobody should be lonely on the road to net zero
2024-04-04T00:00:00+01:00By Lewis Berrill
Property Week and Get Set for Net Zero lead partner Hollis hosted a positive Mipim debate about the importance of collaboration for improving sustainability.
A shock to the system
2024-04-04T00:00:00+01:00By Tim Clark
With much of the country facing an acute shortage of power capacity, developers need to reassess the way new homes use electricity.
Future Homes Hub and Planning Advisory Service launch online biodiversity guide
2024-04-02T14:04:00+01:00By Anandita Malhotra
The free online resource has been built it in collaboration with tech start-ups.
Getting the measure of carbon
2024-03-27T00:00:00+00:00By Justin Young
RICS is working with other industry bodies to establish a common standard for carbon measurement.