Tag: Nature
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In pictures | The best images from October
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in BAM, Bobcat, Costain, Eden Project, Edge, environment, Featured, HS2, JCB, Mace, mental health, Nature, News, Plant & machinery, Sustainability, TBMs, Tunnels, WellbeingA round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Edge Edge London Bridge reaches new heights Edge has announced the topping out of its new 27-storey office development in London. The project is being delivered by Mace as main contractor and is due for completion in 2026. Located adjacent to London…
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Why climate and nature literacy must be the new baseline for construction
As chair of the Construction Industry Council’s (CIC) Climate Change Committee, I have seen how good intentions falter without a shared foundation of knowledge. Architects, engineers, contractors and clients face mounting expectations, from evolving UK sustainability standards to investor-driven ESG requirements. Yet the sector still faces a significant knowledge and skills gap. We are often…
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Thousands of new homes approved after four-year delay
A landmark agreement between government, regulators and industry has resolved a four-year pause on housing developments in West Sussex. The delivery of 21,000 new homes had been delayed due to concerns about the protection of local wetlands and wildlife. Building work had been halted since 2021 due to concerns over the amount of water being…
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DaVinci Roofscapes Adds Two Colors to Nature Crafted Line
Westlake Royal Building Products™, a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has launched two new shake colors under its DaVinci® Roofscapes brand: Timber Black and Blonde Cedar. Representing opposite ends of the color spectrum, each showcases the unique, natural variations of cedar that emerge depending on when, where and how it is harvested, opening a world of possibilities…
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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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Nature protections ‘not the problem’ — so why is the government rolling them back?
The UK government’s Planning & Infrastructure Bill aims to expedite housing and infrastructure projects by streamlining environmental regulations. Central to the bill is the establishment of a Nature Restoration Fund (NRF), allowing developers to offset environmental obligations through financial contributions. While the government asserts that these latest planning reforms will support development without compromising environmental…
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Why Living Near Nature Is the Best Investment for Families
There was a time when people were eager to move to the cities to enjoy the busy lifestyle and always be on the move. Fast-forward to today, many people are looking to find homes that are closer to nature and come with the feeling of being part of community living. While the shift can be…
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Housebuilder pauses construction to protect migrating birds
An affordable housebuilder has paused the construction of one of its developments to protect the local bird population. Vivid Homes said it stopped works at Victoria Quay in Portsmouth to avoid disrupting migrating birds that make the Solent coast their home during the winter, including Brent Geese, Redshanks, Oystercatchers and Lapwings. Brent Geese are protected…
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Naava: Nature as a Service
Entering the office of Naava feels like you’ve stepped into a forest. Naava promises to bring the nature inside and make you feel better. “My passion and mission is to improve people’s health, happiness, and performance,” says Aki Soudunsaari, the Founding Partner and CEO of Naava. Aki is a former teacher and headmaster; a behavioral…