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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
Nature in Contracts
Yesterday, we joined over 50 individuals from across industry for the “Nature in Contracts” in-person…
19 Sep, 2025
Back to School: How to turn a promising start into top marks
So what does UKGBC want to see on the class schedule for the year ahead?…
1 Sep, 2025
Sustainability Leadership in the Built Environment: My Journey with UKGBC
My leadership journey with UKGBC, through the Future Leaders and Change Accelerator programmes, has been one of connection, and transformation. From navigating personal and professional uncertainty to discovering the power of collective action and systems change, these experiences helped me find clarity, purpose, and confidence.
12 Aug, 2025
How do we prepare our cities and buildings for drought?
What impact can drought have on our buildings and cities? Drought can also make other…
5 Aug, 2025
