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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.

We like to think of ourselves as a construction technology company, which transforms the speed, cost and environmental impact of new buildings through our pioneering off-site manufacturing method.

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.

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.

Our CEO, Neil Smith, discusses his thoughts on the recent Net Zero UK legislation.

The NetZero Buildings team was recently tasked with providing the Over Hall Community School in Cheshire with an additional two classrooms to replace existing portacabins.

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.

On Thursday 25th April, hundreds of climate change campaigners dispersed from the streets of London, following 11 days of protests.

The state of England’s schools and why we need to invest in our school buildings to create better outcomes. It's time to create a legacy we can all be proud of.

In this month’s blog, we discuss the future of off-site construction with our Health and Safety Manager, Jeremy Pearl.

We talked to Jeremy Pearl, Health and Safety Manager at our Cambridgeshire factory, about life in the factory, his favourite projects and the exciting year ahead for NetZero Buildings…

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.

On Friday 15th February 2019, thousands of students from schools, colleges and universities all around the UK went on strike. Why? Because they want climate change to be taken seriously.

Jaime Ingram, Head of Manufacturing Design talks all things design and sustainability and how creating energy efficient buildings starts at the design.

A recognised accreditation for innovative building systems – BOPAS offers designers, manufacturers, lenders, valuers and, ultimately, buyers confidence in confidence in modern construction methods.

Energy efficiency does not have to have the outdated appearance of traditional buildings. Innovative designs mean that elegance and energy efficiency can work seamlessly together.

Recent research has highlighted the crucial need for change as the world's impact on the climate becomes detrimental.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We're looking forward to 2019 and the exciting plans we have ahead.

NetZero buildings are designed using a modern, modular construction (MMC) model. They are manufactured off-site and assembled on-site in a matter of days, which reduces the impact to student life.

At NetZero, we are dedicated to helping schools meet their running costs and provide a healthy learning environment for students.

We’re still called NetZero Buildings and we’re still the same team you know (and hopefully love), but we’ve simply evolved and outgrown our old identity.

Net Zero Buildings have been awarded a position on the ESPO framework 953_18 Modular Buildings.

The need to replace dilapidated and disused school buildings will always be a hurdle, with Net Zero Buildings, the capital build price and running costs are both lower than a traditional build.

Planning a new 6th form or expansion building? How about replacing old buildings no longer fit for purpose? Crucial to any school’s budget is ensuring you apply for the Condition Improvement Fund.

As the Department for Education takes a look at the system for new school funding and new places in existing schools, already squeezed council budgets look set to come under a new round of scrutiny.

With the possibility of soaring hot temperatures hitting the Earth and ‘hotter than average’ days soon becoming the norm, is there anything we can do to help the situation?

With reductions in funding adding increasing pressure to school budgets, making energy efficiency savings can be considered as a viable method to generate income.

Net Zero Buildings is delighted to announce it has been awarded the first of only three highly coveted places on Lot 2 of the ESFA secondary blocks modular construction framework.

Why not stop paying those bills and generate your own energy?

Our mission is to make every school a part of the Net Zero Buildings community and protect the next generation from harmful pollutants.

Pupils have been given a glimpse of their future environmentally friendly classrooms by visiting the factory making them.

Hever Church of England Aided Primary School in Kent is set to benefit from a new, intelligent, low-carbon school building, which is now officially open.

Five government departments to prefer off-site construction over traditional building from 2019.

Which ranks Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales.

Is this the future for school buildings?

We’re extremely proud to have been awarded five places in the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA) four-year £8bn build programme.

We’re extremely proud to have been awarded five places in the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA) four-year £8bn build programme.