Tag: sustainability
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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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How Proper Tree Care Supports Long-Term Sustainability
Caring for trees is more than an aesthetic choice. Proper tree maintenance plays a direct role in supporting the environment, conserving resources, and promoting healthier communities. A well-maintained tree offers cleaner air, greater biodiversity, and improved resilience against climate change. The connection between tree care and sustainability is profound, making routine maintenance a responsibility that…
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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…