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After a year of political upheaval, climate records beaten (again) and the topping of the 1.5°C temperature barrier that we were supposed to stay below, there is ever more for a responsible built and natural environment sector to do. Or, should that be less? the Edge has been at the forefront of discussing and pushing at the big issues on our collective to-do lists – as discussed in the Opinion Piece and Longer Read below.
Join us at the Futurebuild Conference in March 2025, when we will be raising them with a series of influential speakers and hone your action plan or make common cause with others in theirs.
Resolving our polycrisis requires all sectors to collaborate and act five times faster
5 years ago Futurebuild produced a timeline in advance of what was to be COP 26 in Glasgow. (later postponed a year due to the Covid outbreak). Since then we have had COP27 in Sharm El Sheik, COP28 in the United Arab Emirates and COP29 in Azerbaijan at the end of which the UN Climate Change Executive, Simon Stiell, said “We need to set our sights and double our efforts on the road to Belém” (COP30).?
We are redrafting that timeline again now but the Paris targets are looking increasingly vulnerable and while the solutions remain just about do-able, achieving them is as daunting as ever.
Meanwhile the COPs on biodiversity have taken place in parallel. As with the climate COPs, there has been ‘talking’ but positive and universal agreement and action is lacking and biodiversity loss, as with climate, is a real threat to the viability of life for all!
We are making an Impact by...
1.?? ?Supporting the need for embodied carbon to be regulated in line with Part Z and in the DESNZ Net Zero Buildings Strategy and other government planning, infrastructure and procurement policies.
2.?? ?Supporting the need to improve building performance
3.?? ?Supporting the need to protect and increase nature in our towns and cities
Building performance reimagined A pioneering report commissioned by CIBSE and research by Arup pushes the boundaries of traditional engineering practices and prepare CIBSE members for future challenges. It delves into the dynamic and evolving landscape of building performance, extending beyond the familiar realms of energy efficiency and carbon reduction. CIBSE are running a seminar on this topics on 6th March from 1.30-2.15 on the Energy Impact Stage.
Low carbon steel Progress is being made in Australia, responsible for a third of the world’s iron production, paving the way towards zero-carbon ironmaking (and thus steelmaking) and the China Iron and Steel Association (another third of the world’s ironmaking, and half the world’s steelmaking) has announced a ‘low carbon steel standard. SSAB are at the show on Stand D40 - SSAB Zero, a unique steel with virtually 0.0 kg CO2e/kg of steel. ?
We can make space for people and nature Among the pressing challenges facing our country in 2025 will be the connected questions of how we can build enough homes for the growing population while also reversing the stark decline in nature. Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England, will be taking part in the Arena programme on 5th March at 10.30am. ?
Join the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) for an Essential Webinar on EPC Reform
Don’t miss this vital webinar on Wednesday 5th February 2025, where the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) will break down the government’s EPC reform consultation and outline how they plan to respond. Learn about proposed changes to:
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Discover how these reforms support the Warm Homes Plan to retrofit 5 million homes and how you can contribute to the consultation before the 26th February 2025 deadline.
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Utilize PLC are making an Impact?by refining their clients' technology journey?
Utilize PLC, with over 25 years of experience, delivers exceptional IT services to businesses. As partners with Sage, Microsoft, HP, Sophos, and SonicWall, they enhance the built environment by providing top-tier IT support and implementing Sage solutions tailored for the construction and real estate industry. Visit their stand to explore Sage Intacct software and discover how technology can drive your business growth.
Check out their profile for more information and visit them on stand H70?at Futurebuild 2025!?
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Prefa UK's products are making an Impact?by the efficient use of valuable resources
PREFA is not only the specialist for strong roofs, but also produces high-quality roof drainage, fa?ades, substructures for PV systems, flood protection and much more. PREFA aluminium products are manufactured and tested, inspected and continuously improved over many years. With PREFA's complete system of 5,000 different products, a homogeneous and harmonious building envelope can be realised according to personal ideas for both renovation and new build projects. PREFA will be showcasing such products as roof and fa?ade systems on their stand along with associated accessories for people to see and touch highlighting the strong commitment they have to sustainability.?
Check out their profile for more information and visit them on stand G56?at Futurebuild 2025!?
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SSAB is making an Impact?by presenting SSAB Fossil-free? steel and SSAB Zero?, two unique steels with virtually zero carbon emissions
At Futurebuild 2025 SSAB Swedish Steel is presenting SSAB Fossil-free? steel and SSAB Zero?, two unique steels with virtually zero carbon emissions. These steels will make an impact on the construction of our future cities in a more sustainable way. Today, one of the main driving forces in construction is sustainability. And sustainable construction requires greener building materials. Using SSAB Fossil-free? steel, SSAB Zero? and GreenCoat? colour coated steel with a bio-based coating will reduce the environmental footprint of buildings significantly and would be a major step forward in sustainable construction, both for new builds and for renovations.?
Check out their profile for more information and visit them on stand D40?at Futurebuild 2025!?
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