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The construction sector hasn’t been renowned for sustainability in the past but over the next few decades, this could all change… Thanks to government initiatives and the innovative, forward-thinking of companies such as NetZero Buildings, the industry is starting to move in the right direction. So, what exactly does the future hold for sustainable buildings? … Read more

NetZero Buildings recently undertook an exciting project at the Humphry Davy School in Cornwall, whereby the team was tasked with providing a new zero carbon, six-classroom block to replace an old prefabricated building. As well as this, the team will provide new parking with electric charging points. The end result will be hugely beneficial to … Read more

On Wednesday 12th June, the UK became the first of the G7 countries – which consist of the UK, US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan – to set a net-zero emissions target by 2050, following advice from the independent Committee on Climate Change (CCC). As one of her last acts as prime minister, Theresa … Read more

The NetZero Buildings team was recently tasked with providing the Over Hall Community School in Cheshire with an additional two classrooms to replace existing portable cabins. The new buildings were designed and built to be highly energy efficient, thus enabling children to see the benefits of sustainable building and reusable energy. At any one time, … Read more

The way we live and work is changing. The move from a production-based economy to one that was service-focussed, and now on a knowledge-based one has significant implications for how we educate our children. Schools are now on the frontline of the pursuit for global competiveness as nations compete with each other through education to … Read more

On Thursday 25th April, hundreds of climate change campaigners dispersed from the streets of London, following 11 days of protests. The Extinction Rebellion movement saw activists from all over the world take to the capital to make their voices heard about the global climate change “emergency”. Although some people, particularly commuters, voiced their frustration and … Read more

How do we want our children to feel during their formative years when they attend school? Healthy? Secure? Happy? Inspired? Educated? It is widely accepted that a person’s physical and mental well-being is influenced by their physical environment and the buildings they spend their time. The same is true of our children. Much has been … Read more

In last month’s blog, we talked to Jeremy Pearl, Health and Safety Manager at our Cambridgeshire factory, about what lies ahead for NetZero Buildings, his favourite projects and general life in the factory. But we wanted to dig a little deeper and find out his thoughts on climate change and what the future holds for … Read more

By manufacturing our buildings off-site in a factory, we are able to achieve a level of precision and efficiency not feasible with traditional on-site builds. This helps us to deliver new buildings that are higher quality, delivered faster and with lower costs – all whilst being kinder to the environment. We talked to Jeremy Pearl, … Read more

There is no doubt about it: climate change is happening now. Last month saw the hottest February day since records began. Only a mere few weeks after the UK was blanketed in snow. But although everyone enjoyed the sun, temperatures warm enough to rival the average British summer day also sparked concern. As greenhouse gases … Read more