Transform your garden and pursue ways to extend growing seasons or cultivate plants that necessitate specific environmental conditions. A well-crafted greenhouse can fulfil these needs by offering a controlled environment shielded from unpredictable weather changes.

New College Durham is launching a new course which aims to address the retrofitting skills gap and provide the first step towards in-demand careers.

Research into a new innovation in low-carbon technology will test the potential for the replacement of natural gas with green hydrogen in the manufacturing process of ROCKWOOL insulation at its Bridgend factory.

There has never been a better time to become a Green Homes Grant installer, says Samuel Riley of training provider North West Skills Academy.

Homeowners will have until March 2022 to have energy efficiency upgrades to their homes through the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme.

As the clocks go back, thousands of homeowners in England are looking for Green Homes Grant installers to help them heat their home for less.

A new army of experts will be trained up to deliver the government’s Green Homes Grant scheme to make 600,000 households in England energy efficient for the winter.

The UK is reportedly on track for a record economic resurgence during the third quarter of the year, with the construction industry continuing to enjoy an impressive period of growth.

The Green Party’s plans for retrofitting insulation in nine million existing homes are welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) at the launch of the ‘Green Guarantee’ manifesto.

Roger Bisby goes Dutch with some Fluxaf Green. Ever since the completely justified EU ban on using methylene chloride in paint stripper, the trade has struggled to find viable alternatives. Modern strippers just don’t have the instant, crackle and pop of the old stuff. All too often they require re-applying several times in order to penetrate the built up coatings. …

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) had said Theresa May’s decision to scrap the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is alarming as it signals that improving the energy efficiency of our existing buildings has been pushed ever-further down the list of Government priorities. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Three years ago Cameron told his officials to …

Deciding between a green roof and photovoltaics (PV) has been a question faced by many over recent years when designing a flat roof; however these two technologies are no longer mutually exclusive with the introduction of Bauder BioSOLAR, which will be officially launched at this year’s Ecobuild. A biosolar roof is the successful combination of biodiverse and extensive green roofs …

As soon as I saw the way this green deal was shaping up I knew it was in trouble.. The British government has been working on ‘The Green Deal’ for several years now. It was originally the brainchild of the previous Labour government, but the coalition took the idea on and brought it to fruition. I say ‘fruition’ but that …

Many homeowners overlook the potential of their gardens, settling for basic layouts. Innovative design ideas, can transform your outdoor space into a stunning haven that captivates and inspires.