Tag: sustainability
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Housing experts warn training gaps could hinder Procurement Act adoption
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Tarryn Kerr, managing director of procurement services at Commercial Services Group, said: “With housing shortages, and increasing supply chain pressures presenting an ongoing concern across the UK, it’s more important than ever that the housing sector can work effectively and efficiently. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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My CEnv career: ‘an incredible way’ to protect the planet
Chartership is a globally recognised mark of achievement that enhances career prospects through establishing proven expertise and experience. For environmental professionals, chartership reflects a high level of skill and experience, setting chartered environmentalists apart from others working in their field. Across the world, CEnv registrants utilise their environmental expertise to instil client trust, transition to sustainable…
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Data centers seek flexible power solutions for resilience, sustainability
Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. AI data centers in the United States could consume 33.8 gigawatts of power by 2030, or about 3% of the country’s generating capacity, Schneider Electric said earlier this year. Some AI power demand projections are even more…
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Why Leaders Choose Sustainability Courses to Advance Careers
Sustainability courses have become a powerful catalyst for career advancement in the corporate world. As environmental and social governance becomes central to business strategy, professionals are turning to sustainability education to remain relevant and competitive in a changing job market. No longer a niche skillset, sustainability knowledge is now a key leadership asset for those…
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Boost for straw bale construction as startup enters UK market
Adrian Crosson, Irish director and general manager at Ecological Building Systems, said: “From the beginning, Ecological has focused on low embodied carbon solutions that are durable, purpose-fit for the UK and Ireland, and supported by expert technical guidance, from design through to construction. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Sustainability Upgrades That Boost Commercial Property Value
In today’s market, sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It is a smart investment that can increase the value of any commercial property. Tenants want greener spaces. Investors look for buildings that cost less to run. As a result, simple upgrades can make a big difference and set your building apart from the competition.…
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Trio appointed to decarbonise UK schools
The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed Mace, Aecom and construction project management firm Barker as the delivery partners for a major project to decarbonise educational settings. The project will involve the installation of solar panels, plus other measures, including a “behaviour change” programme, to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in 141 schools and…
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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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‘We want to know how contractors can deliver our sustainability goals’
BGO favours a two-stage tender process for main supply chain members, where the first stage is purely technical, with no costs. “The reason we do it is because it puts the focus back on how the job is delivered, rather than on the price,” says Foster. “We want to know how these contractors can deliver…
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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…