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Crown Estate launches net zero housing projects

Construction Enquirer

The Crown Estate plans two net zero carbon housing projects to test different approaches and focus on reducing embodied carbon as well as energy efficiency. A site in Knutsford in Cheshire with outline consent for up to 60 homes, 30% affordable homes, as well as associated road infrastructure (a link road and roundabout).

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One Road Tripping Family Is Looking for Solutions to Housing’s Biggest Issues

Pro Builder

One Road Tripping Family Is Looking for Solutions to Housing’s Biggest Issues. In mid-2020, Dave and Jennifer Cooper set off in a 38-foot motorhome to find the most compelling case studies of housing innovation across the U.S., Tue, 03/15/2022 - 10:41. The Cooper family is traveling across the U.S.

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FEC to redevelop former police HQ in Manchester

Construction Enquirer

Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority have named Far East Consortium as development partner for the former police headquarters site on Chester Road in Stretford. FEC will now work up plans to build over 700 homes – including affordable housing – on the 3.57ha site.

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Indian Architects Devoted to Sustainability

Natural Building

Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. They have worked on around 40 environmentally and economically sustainable projects so far. “As It was challenging to build a house on the 1400 sq.ft

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”. The new regulations now require certain companies to provide a “sustainability” information statement on climate-related disclosures in their annual strategic report. yes, this blog will continue).

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Wates bags first job for Manchester Council-owned developer

Construction Enquirer

Manchester City Council’s new wholly-owned development company, This City, has awarded its first housing project to Wates. The builder will deliver 118 flats across two buildings and 10 town houses overlooking Ancoats Green in the city. At least 20% of these homes will be made available at the Manchester Living Rent. .

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Building with Timber: Embracing Construction Technology for a More Sustainable Future

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Sustainability is a key focus in today’s construction sector. There are more than 2800 enthusiastic colleagues who work on a variety of projects, from complex housing to non-residential assets. And, in order to achieve this, they have taken great strides on their road to digitalisation. Sustainability in Action.