Construction managers support nuclear energy

17 April, 2006

Two-thirds of construction managers are in favour of developing nuclear energy, according to an online poll by the Chartered Institute of Building. Over 400 construction managers were polled. Industry and trade unions recently joined forces to urge the Government to back a new generation of nuclear power stations in the face of global warming and looming blackouts. Nuclear power currently provides 20% of electricity in Britain. This proportion is set to drop to 8% within seven years and to zero by 2035 as aging nuclear power plants are shut down. Faced with the prospect of blackouts by 2012 as electricity output falls and demand rises, the Government is carrying out an urgent review of its energy options, including nuclear plant.

BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the government’s confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the energy performance of the UK’s commercial building stock.

GOLDBECK commits to three-year schools partnership to inspire Cardiff’s future construction talent

GOLDBECK has launched a new long-term education initiative in Cardiff, committing to support three local primary schools as part of a programme designed to introduce young children to enterprise, careers and the wider world of construction.

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