Green recovery could create 1.2 million construction and manufacturing jobs
Data shows that as many as 1.2 million manufacturing and construction jobs could be created in the UK if the Government pursues a green recovery. New analysis published by UK100, a group of more than 100 mayors and local government leaders, indicates that more than three million jobs are expected to be created as part […]
New government energy plans set to boost retrofitting market
The government has set out reforms of the electricity market with incentives for businesses to reduce energy consumption, possibly stimulating the demand for retrofitting existing buildings to make them more energy efficient. Plans published by the government allowed firms to be paid for saving energy and provided opportunities for those working in retrofitting. The government […]
UK Green Building Council Co-ordinates alliance for government to act on Green for Growth campaign
A number of property and construction industry bodies have signed an open letter to Chancellor George Osborne calling for the government to act on Building’s Green for Growth campaign. The letter, drafted by the UK Green Building Council highlights 5 key demands; action on the Green Deal, retrofitting public buildings, display energy certificates, the zero […]
Self-build projects need to be supported
According to a recent report from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), self-build housing should be encouraged to drive sustainable growth against the issue of scarce resources. The industry needs to help with the customers who are able to modify their homes to higher levels. The government also targets to double self-build’s allocation among the […]
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