The Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB) is recruiting an executive director in what the organisation describes as a rare opportunity to shape the future of sustainable construction in the UK

Irish energy consultancy 2eva is set to run a two-day professional training course for air tightness testers this spring, aimed at both newcomers to the discipline and experienced practitioners looking to formalise their skills, as well as timed to meet what the company sees as growing demand for qualified testers in Ireland.

A thermal bridging issue that has long plagued external wall insulation systems at building base levels could be costing homeowners the equivalent of 25 mm of insulation thickness, according to new independent testing.

Build Homes Better has secured an updated KIWA Agrément certificate for its Isoquick insulated foundation system, adding a brick support detail that solves a critical structural requirement set by leading warranty providers including the National House Building Council (NHBC).

In each edition, Passive Plus Plus profiles leaders in construction and architecture who have endorsed the Irish Green Building Council’s call to address the environmental impacts of buildings across their entire lifecycle.

Industry leaders will gather at University of East Anglia in September to share practical insights on creating buildings that prioritise environmental performance without compromising design quality or occupant comfort.

EcoCocon, a leading European manufacturer of prefabricated straw wall panels, has announced a new, exclusive partnership with Ecological Building Systems, making EcoCocon's innovative straw-based wall system more accessible to professionals across the UK and Irish construction markets.

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 13:12

Focus on better buildings, not better spreadsheets

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Does the sustainable building industry prioritise spreadsheets over real-world performance? And what is the upshot of this? These are the questions Will Kirkman, managing director of Ecomerchant is putting to the sector.
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 13:08

MBC offers total passive house envelope solutions

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MBC Timber Frame, a well-established leader in passive house construction, now offers a comprehensive envelope solution for passive house projects.
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 13:02

Climate report warns overheating crisis threatens UK

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A newly published landmark study has said thirteen UK areas face severe climate risks as schools brace for ten-week heatwaves.
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