Figures released today by construction data specialists reveal that up to a third of new homes could be exempt from meeting the Government’s Zero Carbon homes standard, if plans outlined in the Queen’s Speech last week are followed. read more...

Builder's merchant and DIY giant Jewson and International Timber have announced that they will stop selling garden decking from the Brazilian Amazon, and are to launch an independent review of their supply chain in Brazil. read more...

A Scottish historic house and museum has cut its energy use by 90% after carrying out a grant-funded retrofit project involving hundreds of LED lights. read more...

Standing on a rise in the rolling Ayrshire landscape, with views over the glittering sea, Ailsa Craig and Arran, this house makes the most of its dramatic setting. read more...

The construction and demolition industries are leading the way in business recycling, helping Wales to meet some of its ambitious recycling targets, according to a recent official survey. read more...

The Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre in Northern Ireland has been awarded three different accolades at this year’s Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) awards for its sustainable design. read more...

Some of the UK’s biggest property owners, developers and occupiers are urging the Government to stop prevaricating and introduce mandatory energy efficiency standards for privately rented commercial buildings. read more...

At least 60 per cent of new homes in garden cities should be affordable, and to make garden cities meet the needs of the general population, public sector funding will be required, according to a recent report. read more...