Category: Sustainability
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Concrete Contractor’s Role in the Circular Economy
As the concrete industry evolves under the dual pressures of climate responsibility and resource scarcity, a new paradigm has emerged — one that prioritizes sustainability not as an afterthought but as a fundamental framework. The circular economy, long championed in manufacturing and materials science, is now taking root in the concrete construction sector. And while…
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BAM’s Dunfermline campus breaks Passivhaus world record
Jim Ward, Scottish regional director at BAM UK & Ireland, said: “Passivhaus is not just about changing building standards, it’s about changing a mindset to get quality embedded into how we deliver buildings within the construction industry. We are delighted to have received certification from the Passivhaus Institute, and recognition for the energy efficiency methods…
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Atlanta Ranks 2nd for LEED Silver Office Space Share
Sustainability is now central to commercial real estate, no longer just a value-add. With tight credit markets, the cost-saving benefits of energy-efficient, green buildings have made them an economic necessity — offering strong environmental, financial, and social returns in today’s post-pandemic market. So, to identify the best primary and secondary U.S. markets for green workspaces, we…
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Atlanta Ranks 2nd for LEED Silver Office Space Share
Sustainability is now central to commercial real estate, no longer just a value-add. With tight credit markets, the cost-saving benefits of energy-efficient, green buildings have made them an economic necessity — offering strong environmental, financial, and social returns in today’s post-pandemic market. So, to identify the best primary and secondary U.S. markets for green workspaces, we…
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John Von Bargen Helped Redefine Air Pollution Control
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Before compliance was a buzzword—before “sustainability” made headlines—John Von Bargen was rewriting the rulebook for American industry. As Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE) accelerates toward its 25th anniversary, Von Bargen’s legacy remains the foundation of one of the world’s most trusted engineering firms in CleanAir Solutions™. A chemical engineer with zero patience for mediocrity, Von Bargen started…
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In pictures | Walter Lilly completes major renovation of Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace in south London (Image Wright & Wright Architects / Hufton+Crow) Walter Lilly has completed the first significant refurbishment of Lambeth Palace in more than 70 years – a £40m infrastructure and reservicing project aimed at improving accessibility and sustainability across the historic site. The works were carried out while maintaining the operation of…
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Building the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
The Natural History Museum’s new Urban Nature Project is a biodiversity project like no other. Will Mann meets the Walter Lilly team who helped bring it to life. The life-size bronze cast model of a diplodocus (Image NHM) The Natural History Museum (NHM) is one of the UK’s most visited museums – and this year…
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‘Forever chemicals’: 7 reasons construction needs to know about them
Environmental expert Steve Dyke MCIOB from Churngold Construction explains why ‘forever chemicals’ are fast becoming a mainstream issue for any developer and contractor involved in demolition, earthworks, or remediation. As our sector strives for net-zero and circular-economy goals, POPs and PFAS present a paradox. Disposal to landfill should be the last resort, so management of…
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How to enhance the natural environment during construction projects
In this month’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) column, Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can enhance the natural environment at a local level. Image: Dreamstime This article supports Q.2.3.1 of the Considerate Constructors assessment: How is the registered activity identifying, assessing and planning to maintain or improve the natural environment locally? The construction…
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Select Plant Hire boosts sustainable fleet
Tom Barrow, product leader at Select, said: “At Select, we are driving the shift towards more sustainable construction and are constantly looking for ways to improve the environmental impact of our fleet, including introducing electric and hybrid plant where possible. View the original article and our Inspiration here