How Drones And AI Are Mapping Heat Loss Across Neighbourhoods in the UK

The post How Drones And AI Are Mapping Heat Loss Across Neighbourhoods in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. 1.8 homes per minute. That’s how many homes need retrofitting between now and 2050 if the UK is going to meet its energy efficiency goals. The challenge isn’t just carrying out the work. It’s knowing where to start, which homes need attention first, and whether retrofit projects are actually delivering the results they’re supposed to. […]

Why Heat Loss Calculations Matter More Than the Heat Pump Brand

The post Why Heat Loss Calculations Matter More Than the Heat Pump Brand appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Walk into almost any conversation about residential heat pumps and the question that comes up first is the brand. Vaillant or Viessmann? Daikin or Mitsubishi? Grant or Samsung? It’s the wrong question, and it’s the reason a large share of UK heat pump installations underperform their brochure ratings within their first year. The data is […]

Research showing demand for lower bills highlights need for ‘fabric first’ says Actis

Home buyer behaviour research carried out in the first few months of 2026 by developers, mortgage lenders and property portals, all point to an increasing demand for energy efficiency.

Demand for Actis’ RIBA-approved CPD soars following Future Homes Standard publication

Demand for a RIBA-approved CPD on how to meet energy efficiency targets have soared since the publication of the Future Homes Standard this spring.

Reducing focus on ‘fabric first’ could see householders struggle under Warm Homes Plan, says Actis

While there is much to praise in the recently launched Warm Homes Plan, its focus on funding technology rather than looking at the fabric of a building as the first port of call means many homes may not perform at their optimum energy efficiency level.

CM - Improving design and building efficiencies, Sept 2022

This CPD, in association with Knauf, examines opportunities for improving building design and efficiencies through the use of sustainable materials, ensuring compliance with building regulations and consideration for the acoustic and thermal performance of the building

CIOB - An Introduction To Reducing the Carbon Footprint in Buildings, 15122021

How can we reduce the Carbon Footprint of Buildings? Nicola Booth, Building Services Engineer at Concertus will deliver an overview of her role in reducing Carbon Emissions in buildings and striving to achieve Net Zero. What are Building Services? How do you go about reducing the carbon footprint in projects? How does technology contribute to this?