PROJECTS & INNOVATION

We need to learn from doing. Read about practical developments and innovation that is moving the decarbonisation of homes and buildings forward.

Contractor and CIH president call for national retrofit skills strategy

Contractor and CIH president call for national retrofit skills strategy

The president of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and a large contractor have called for a national skills strategy to scale up retrofit.

One-quarter of UK homeowners plan to make green upgrades in next 12 months, but cost still a key barrier

One-quarter of UK homeowners plan to make green upgrades in next 12 months, but cost still a key barrier

Research has found that one-quarter of homeowners in the UK plan to make green upgrades in the next 12 months, but cost remains a barrier.

Climate change Energy/Environment Food & Agriculture Net Zero Power Generation Product/service supplier

WHG sets 2050 net-zero goal after £55.5m investment in energy-efficiency improvements

WHG sets 2050 net-zero goal after £55.5m investment in energy-efficiency improvements

Social landlord WHG has set a target to reach net zero by 2050 after outlining a £55.5m investment in energy-efficiency improvements and modernisation measures.

Climate change Energy/Environment Housing Association/RP Net Zero West Midlands

Welsh housing association uses sheep to maintain development site

Welsh housing association uses sheep to maintain development site

A housing association in North Wales is using sheep to trim the grass on one of its development sites.

Climate change Energy/Environment Food & Agriculture General business services Housing Association/RP Net Zero Policy & Regulation Property services/Facilities/Asset management Wales

Fourth social landlord joins Future Homes Hub to develop sustainable housing

Fourth social landlord joins Future Homes Hub to develop sustainable housing

A Midlands housing association has joined the Future Homes Hub, a non-profit organisation bringing together house builders, the social housing sector and government to develop sustainable homes.

Built Environment Climate change Energy/Environment Housing Association/RP Infrastructure Net Zero Policy & Regulation Power Generation Property services/Facilities/Asset management

Green Party co-leader backs housing association pledge to install swift bricks in homes

Green Party co-leader backs housing association pledge to install swift bricks in homes

The co-leader of the Green Party has backed a housing association’s pledge to install ‘swift bricks’ in its new build homes to help birds nest.

Built Environment Construction Development Energy/Environment Housing Association/RP Infrastructure Policy & Regulation Property services/Facilities/Asset management

8,500-home Kent new town to run on solar-powered ‘smart grid’

8,500-home Kent new town to run on solar-powered ‘smart grid’

An 8,500-home development in Kent will run on a solar-powered ‘smart grid’, helping to make it one of the UK’s first all-electric new towns.

Built Environment Construction Development Finance and funding Infrastructure Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Power Generation Product/service supplier Property services/Facilities/Asset management South East

ENGAGE IN THE DEBATE

Webinar recordings

Webinar recordings

Unlock Net Zero hosts monthly webinars focused on connecting our audience in the practical transition to net zero.

Unlock Net Zero Live

Unlock Net Zero Live

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

Housing 2025

Housing 2025

Housing, Europe’s largest housing festival, will take place on 25 - 27 June 2024 at Manchester Central

Partner Content

LHC Procurement Group appoints new leaders to boost innovation and social value

LHC Procurement Group appoints new leaders to boost innovation and social value

Two senior hires at LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) are strengthening the organisation’s focus on technical excellence and operational delivery.

CHIC: The future looks bright for solar

CHIC: The future looks bright for solar

Solar is going to play a leading role in the decarbonisation of powering the home, says Sarah Davey, head of development at CHIC

22 firms appointed onto Prosper’s New Build Development framework

22 firms appointed onto Prosper’s New Build Development framework

A total of 22 firms have been awarded a place on Prosper’s New Build Development Framework, which covers the whole of England and Wales.

Sero Strengthens Retrofit Expertise with Trio of Key Appointments

Sero Strengthens Retrofit Expertise with Trio of Key Appointments

Cardiff-based retrofit specialist Sero has appointed three new coordinators.

Prosper launches new Decarbonisation and Investment Installation Works framework

Prosper launches new Decarbonisation and Investment Installation Works framework

CHIC: The sector asked – has the government delivered?

CHIC: The sector asked – has the government delivered?

After the Spending Review the focus needs to be on effective, efficient and quality delivery, says Stephen Sharman, director of member services at CHIC

Why new homes need new heating solutions

Why new homes need new heating solutions

A new approach to low-carbon heating is needed, says Ambion Heating

How CHIC is reimagining social housing planned maintenance

How CHIC is reimagining social housing planned maintenance

Social landlords need a smart system that streamlines procurement and offer clear oversight, says CHIC

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