Category: Sustainability
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Donaldson Timber Systems unveils new skills hub
Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills. The Timber Frame Learning Hub includes modules for all disciplines, from design and technical to commercial and construction. The programme is available on GRASSP, a new online platform, which can be accessed on desktop or mobile. Supported through the Construction…
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Green skills initiative calls for industry-wide commitment
The City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce has launched its new industry pledge to help support the recruitment and retention of young and diverse people in ‘green jobs’. The Future Skyline Skills commitment aims to help boost the supply of skilled workers needed to deliver central London’s sustainable infrastructure. The commitment is…
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JCB launches electric and hybrid access platforms
JCB has expanded its range of powered access equipment with two new articulated boom models. The A60E and A60EH platforms offer full battery electric or electric hybrid drivelines and are capable of zero-emission operation. The new booms offer a platform height of up to 18.2m, as well as a horizontal reach of 11.9m and 360° rotation. Accommodating…
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Expert Predicts Five Trends Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction is gaining momentum in the U.S., driven by demands for lower emissions, reduced waste, and smarter building practices. The U.S. commercial green construction market is projected to grow from $179.2 million last year to $329.3 million by 2030. Dan Pollard, Production Director at Thurston Group, outlined five key trends expected to transform the…
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Explainer: BREEAM V7 and how it raises the sustainability bar
Changes to the world’s leading system for assessing sustainability in the built environment aim to raise the bar even further. Mott MacDonald’s Selin Demirci takes a look at the changes brought in by BREEAM V7. Houghton Primary Care Centre in Sunderland was the first NHS healthcare building to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating at both…
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Eco-brick manufacturer nominated for Prince William’s green prize
Sam Chapman, co-founder and executive director of Kenoteq, said: “Being nominated for the Earthshot Prize is fantastic recognition for our team’s work in developing a truly transformative solution to construction’s environmental crisis. Unlike approaches that simply treat the symptoms of the industry’s environmental impact, the K-Briq addresses the root cause by utilising industry waste to…
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Waste plant fibres make compressed earth blocks stronger, study finds
Plant fibres can increase compressed earth blocks’ strength by 12%, a study by the University of Portsmouth has found. Researchers at the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying examined the fresh and hardened properties of three raw earth mortar mixes to determine the extent to which plant fibres from agricultural waste could replace the cement…
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National Street Sweeper Test Highlights Microplastic Removal and Water Quality Impact
For the first time in over 25 years, a comprehensive, grant-funded national test of street sweeper performance took place the second week of July, marking a pivotal moment for the power sweeping industry. Designed and conducted by WSA’s Director, Ranger Kidwell-Ross, along with noted testing authority, Roger Sutherland, the testing process was administered by the…
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South African Traders: Starting Small, Thinking Big in Careers
South African retail traders are becoming more strategic in how they approach financial markets. A recent study by Kantar reveals that while most traders invest only a small portion of their income, their long-term plans reflect a deep commitment to making trading a primary source of income. This measured approach highlights a growing maturity and…