The UK’s construction workforce forecast
Britain’s construction sector stands at a crossroads. With nearly 48,000 extra workers needed each year, this report reveals the scale of the skills crisis—and the bold training investments required to build the homes, infrastructure, and future the UK demands.
Building better with solar integration
This article offers a practical guide for architects and builders on integrating solar energy into building design. It outlines key strategies to enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and create aesthetically pleasing, future-ready structures.
Renewables and resilience: The central role of solar energy
A new study highlights how renewable energy sources are driving climate resilience through decentralised solutions, thermal storage, and hybrid technologies that enhance energy security in the face of emergencies and climate change.
Spain opens EU hub for energy efficiency finance
Spain has launched a new national hub to drive energy efficiency and unlock green investment. Backed by the European Commission, the initiative aims to fast-track the country’s clean energy transition and support EU climate ambitions.
New guidance for the integration of solar technologies
Solar Heat Europe’s guidance on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) solar mandate provides key insights for the fair and effective implementation of solar technologies in buildings.
Smart design meets clean energy
This paper unveils how solar, wind, and geothermal power are reshaping architecture. Blending innovation with sustainability, it charts a bold course for buildings that not only consume less but also give back more. A blueprint for a greener built environment.