Green buildings
How the retail industry is cutting carbon
Ike Ijeh looks at the steps the retail industry is taking to cut the carbon
Green for Growth: Zero-carbon homes
The industry needs some clarity on carbon reduction targets. Building looks at three examples of low and zero-carbon housing
Bam completes £20m Nottingham eco-hotel
Contractor Bam Construct has completed a RHWL Architects-designed £20m eco-hotel at Nottingham University
Green specification & innovation
Solar PV panels: Heavy loads
Photovoltaic panels are becoming ever more numerous as prices drop, but they can be a heavy burden on your roof if not carefully installed, says Peter Caplehorn
Kingspan insulation collection scheme: Waste away
Kingspan has piloted an insulation collection scheme in Dudley that aims to help contractors edge closer to their zero-waste-to-landfill targets
Designing a dancefloor: Ramboll's new moves
When Ramboll was faced with the problem of designing a lightweight, long-span floor capable of withstanding the combined weight of a school dance class, it needed to come up with some exciting new moves … Building reports
