News Listing
Our news service focuses exclusively on the m&e sustainability agenda. We provide updates ranging from new European legislation to engineers unveiling their latest innovations. This is a resource to help you to react quickly to changes and to keep your clients in the picture.
Industry must cut waste in half
19 June 2008
The Sustainable Construction Strategy sets tough waste, safety and resource targets.
Community heating project needs your help
16 June 2008
Researchers call for help with their project to map all the district heating/cooling networks in London.
UK must get smart
11 June 2008
Anger is growing about the lack of political support for Smart Meters
Contractors want more CHP
06 June 2008
On-site generation of heat and power is the way forward, say sustainable contractors.
Poor procurement is main cause of waste
30 May 2008
Over-specifications are leading to "phenomenal waste and energy use" in buildings, the House of Lords has been told.
Confusion grows over Building Regs
29 May 2008
The industry is left confused as the Government backs away from full enforcement of the Building Regulations.
Energy management courses launched
28 May 2008
M&E Sustainability has joined forces with the Energy Institute to offer a series of practical workshops on all aspects of energy management for engineering companies.
Building physicists wanted
22 May 2008
Architects must speak to an m&e engineer before even starting their building design, visitors to Sustainability Live heard this week.
Energy labels need PR boost
21 May 2008
The general public is almost totally unaware of the need for building energy performance labels.
US launches green contractor scheme
20 May 2008
The leading US mechanical contractors organisation has launched a certification scheme for environmentally responsible firms.