Tag: sustainability
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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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Sustainability in Scent and Construction: A Greener Future
Sustainability has become the cornerstone of modern innovation, shaping the way industries operate and consumers make choices. From luxury fragrances to large-scale construction, the shift toward eco-friendly practices is redefining quality and responsibility. What once seemed like two distant worlds, scent and construction are now connected by a shared mission: to reduce environmental impact while…
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Achieving net zero requires widespread BREEAM adoption
Construction professionals committed to sustainability must adopt performance benchmarks and set science-based targets, argues Barrett Harris. The UK construction sector has a pivotal role to play in achieving the nation’s net-zero target by 2050. However, a comparison of national and construction-specific greenhouse gas emissions reveals a stark contrast. Between 1990 and 2023, the UK reduced…
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Achieving net zero requires widespread BREEAM adoption
Construction professionals committed to sustainability must adopt performance benchmarks and set science-based targets, argues Barrett Harris. The UK construction sector has a pivotal role to play in achieving the nation’s net-zero target by 2050. However, a comparison of national and construction-specific greenhouse gas emissions reveals a stark contrast. Between 1990 and 2023, the UK reduced…
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Henry Brothers on how its award-winning sustainability values set it apart
Number of employees: Henry Brothers has over 200 direct employees based across Northern Ireland, England and Scotland. Turnover: £92.2m Date company established: Jim Henry first set up the small construction business in 1976. Later in 1986, it then became known as the Henry Brothers. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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JLL Expands Energy Advisory, Sustainability Team with New Hire
JLL announced today that it has hired Sean Salas as Vice President, Energy Advisory Sales, to focus on strategic business development, strengthening client relationships and delivering energy advisory solutions across the United States. In his new role with JLL’s Energy Advisory and Sustainability team, Salas will leverage his extensive experience in and knowledge of energy…
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Aluminum Stamping in Construction: Strength, Speed, and Sustainability
Why Builders Are Embracing Aluminum Stamping Speed is everything on a job site. The more time saved on fabrication, the better the project flows. That’s one of the biggest advantages of aluminum stamping—it turns raw sheets into usable parts in a fraction of the time. Builders get components that are cut, shaped, and ready to…