Tariffs sap Fluor’s backlog, trigger project cancellations

CEO Jim Breuer sees more clients taking a “wait-and-see” approach due to trade policy, input costs and interest rates.

Icelandic exhibit to explore the use of (cooled) lava in sustainable building

Iceland’s pavilion at next year’s Venice Bienniale is to showcase a “Lavaforming” exhibit. This will be designed by Arnhildur Pálmadóttir of S.AP architects, and will demonstrate how controlled lava flows… The post Icelandic exhibit to explore the use of (cooled) lava in sustainable building appeared first on Global Construction Review.

ofgem & BEIS - Transitioning to a net zero energy system - Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan 2021, July 2021

A smart and flexible energy system is essential to hitting the UK’s net zero climate goal while keeping energy bills affordable for everyone. This ofgem and BEIS plan is an important step in transforming not just how we generate energy but also how we all use and pay for it

Quadrant Building Control - The 5 big energy changes coming to new UK buildings this year: Part L 2022 09022022

Quadrant Director Joe Campion looks at the key changes in the new Part L - (Final published version) that comes into effect in 2022 and 2023 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conservation-of-fuel-and-power-approved-document-l