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Takeaways from the King’s Speech 2026
UKGBC’s Policy Team gives a detailed analysis of the King’s Speech and what it means for the built environment.
14 May, 2026
What the Local Election Results Could Mean for a Sustainable Built Environment
UKGBC’s Senior Policy Advisor, Kirsty Girvan, looks at what the results of the UK local elections and what these might mean for built environment and climate policy.
12 May, 2026
Holyrood’s Climate Test
David Steen, UKGBC’s Senior Policy Advisor, explores the results of the Scottish Parliament election and what it means for climate policy in Scotland.
12 May, 2026
Secondary Materials Markets: where are we now?
Clare Wilde, Sustainability Officer at UKGBC, reflects on the importance of secondary materials markets in achieving a circular economy.
24 Apr, 2026
Building the Coalitions We Need to be Brave on Sustainability in Challenging Times
UKGBC’s Chief Executive, Simon McWhirter, reflects on his first year in the role and UKGBC’s direction of travel.
16 Apr, 2026
Building the Next Generation of Interdisciplinary Sustainability Leaders
The need for transformational improvements in the sustainability of the built environment has never been clearer.
15 Apr, 2026
Membership Opportunities (April 2026-June 2026)
Your UKGBC membership unlocks access to cutting-edge insights, innovative solutions, and a powerful platform to shape policy and industry practice. Discover the latest opportunities to get involved.
31 Mar, 2026
To succeed, the Warm Homes Plan must put resilience centre-stage
Emma Howard Boyd CBE and David Steen discuss the importance of including resilience measures in the Warm Homes Plan.
22 Jan, 2026
COP 30 & UK Budget: 7 Key Insights Shaping the Built Environment
Our recent webinar brought together leaders across climate, finance, housing, and the built environment to…
5 Dec, 2025
Equipping Local Authorities to Drive Action Through Low Carbon Training
Local authorities are at the forefront of delivering low carbon development – but the challenges are complex and fast-changing.
2 Dec, 2025
Retrofit First is coming to Westminster: How Local Authorities set New Standards
Westminster City Council is among those leading the way with its new Retrofit First Policy, about to be adopted. We spoke with Councillor Geoff Barraclough and Principal Sustainability Officer Hrabrina Nikolova-Laxness to trace the journey from election commitment to policy implementation, and the lessons learned along the way.
7 Oct, 2025
