How carbon retrofit and improved building safety can be combined for greater efficiencies

By Kingsley Clarke 2025-03-25T07:00:00

Sustainable and safe construction is essential, so tackling both requirements together makes good sense, says Kingsley Clarke of Southern Construction Framework

Reduced central funding and the rate of inflation mean the local built environment is facing continued budget constraints, with the Local Government Association revealing that councils in England face a £2.3bn funding gap in 2025/6, rising to £3.9bn in 2026/27.

At the same time, the introduction of the Building Safety Act (BSA) alongside the increased focus of the public estate to meet net zero goals, mean that cost pressures are only getting higher.

Significant investment is required to both retrofit existing buildings and ensure they are safety compliant. So, the question is, why not do both together?

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