How do we overcome the dual challenge of building new as zero carbon as well as retrofitting our existing properties that will still be in existence in 2050?
Editorial director Andy Cameron-Smith previews the upcoming Unlock Net Zero Live conference and exhibition at the ExCeL in London on 22nd & 23rd November, highlighting why if you are involved in the decarbonisation journey you need to join us
Stephen O’Malley from Civic Engineers explores the concept of EcoBID as a method of financing city growth whilst ring-fencing money to deliver climate-mitigation activities
Element Energy’s Low Carbon Heat Study looks into the energy system impact of increasing the proportion of networked ground source heat pumps, the use of heat batteries and heat demand flexibility in 2050
Unlock Net Zero Live brings the UK housing and built environment sectors together to push forward bold conversations and practical solutions to decarbonise our homes and places at both pace and scale
Procurement frameworks are often seen as back-office tools, but when designed with resident wellbeing in mind they become vital levers for delivering safer and warmer homes, says Rory Evans, regional director at LHC
Being a housing provider is not easy in 2025. There are many issues that can keep you awake at night. As a regulated sector there is even more pressure and scrutiny (quite rightly) to provide consistently good service outcomes for residents, creating safe and healthy living environments for all.
City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a four-year contract to Harmony Fire to deliver fire safety improvements across 30 multi-storey residential buildings in the city centre.
