Category: Sustainability

The UK Government’s latest Spending Review has drawn a measured yet critical response from the sustainability sector, with industry leaders calling for clearer direction and more detailed policy commitments to support the country’s green transition. While the review outlines continued support for net zero initiatives, concerns remain about the lack of specificity in key funding…

Greenvolt Next UK, a leading provider of decentralized energy solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with MDSR Investments to install rooftop solar panels on two key UK shopping centers: Weston Favell in Northampton and Birchwood in Warrington. This initiative highlights a forward-thinking approach to sustainability in the commercial real estate sector by leveraging underutilized roof…

A prominent office building in Edinburgh’s New Town is set to be reimagined as a contemporary hotel, following the submission of a planning application by regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate. The proposal will see Albany House, located at 58 Albany Street on the corner of Broughton Street, converted into a 102-bedroom hotel operated under Whitbread’s…

Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded a significant contract by Guildford Borough Council to deliver a comprehensive package of highways infrastructure works as part of the transformative Weyside Urban Village project. This landmark regeneration initiative will bring 1,550 new homes including a substantial proportion of affordable housing to the area, alongside public green spaces, employment…

Artisan Real Estate has officially submitted a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council for the redevelopment of Albany House into a 102-bedroom hotel. Situated at the prominent corner of Broughton Street in the capital’s historic New Town, the 1980s office building is set to be vacated later this year, paving the way for…

The UK Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform its vast property portfolio into a cornerstone of the national drive toward net-zero emissions. The Government Property Sustainability Strategy 2022–2030 outlines a comprehensive approach to decarbonising over 136,000 government-owned buildings, valued at approximately £157 billion. This initiative places the public estate at the forefront of…

As the UK government targets the delivery of 1.5 million new homes by 2030, developers are navigating a complex landscape where environmental performance and affordability must go hand in hand. With the introduction of the Future Homes Standard in England and stricter regulations in Scotland, the real estate sector is under pressure to reconcile rising…

The City of Brampton, in collaboration with the U.K.-based fleet electrification leader Zenobē, has announced a landmark CA$4 billion initiative to transition Brampton’s public transit system to a fully electric fleet. As one of the largest zero-emission bus (ZEB) programs in North America, the project will see the deployment of 1,000 electric buses over the…

A long-anticipated £1.2 million road construction project in Norwich is poised to begin this summer, following encouraging progress in resolving a protracted legal dispute. The development, seen as a key part of the city’s strategic infrastructure plan, has faced significant delays due to complications surrounding land access and planning permissions. Once final approvals are secured,…

Thousands of visitors attended Ragley Estate’s second annual Open Farm Sunday, a significant event celebrating British farming and rural heritage. Approximately 1,700 guests engaged with farm machinery displays, livestock, and crop demonstrations, while observing traditional skills such as horse-logging and venison butchery. The event also offered educational activities for children, including flower making and plant…