Tag: sustainability
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London’s first all-electric energy centre gets approval
A large-scale electric energy centre that can heat thousands of homes without the need for boilers has received planning permission. The facility, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, will provide low-carbon heating, hot water and cooling across Brent Cross Town, a new 180-acre park town in north London developed by Vattenfall,…
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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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The Future of Digital Construction Report 2025
A new study looks at the key issues that will shape digital construction in the coming years, in partnership with Digital Construction Week and MCS Rental Software. Justin Stanton analysed the research Word cloud illustration of the most popular responses on Digital Construction Week’s ‘Crystal Wall’ This year’s Digital Construction Week (DCW) featured a ‘Crystal…
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FGIA Panel: Sustainability Endures Despite U.S. Policy Shifts
Three panelists addressed the topic of sustainability at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Those participating in the October 8, discussion, “Why Sustainability Matters Today: How Sustainability is Driving Codes, Clients and Competitiveness,” included Paul Bush (Vitro Architectural Glass), Chris Giovannielli (Kawneer Company) and Michelle Foster (Home Innovation Research Labs).…
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Building performance verification is construction’s next competitive battleground
Ahead of World Sustainability Day on 29 October, Willmott Dixon’s Doug Drewniak says it’s time to time to address the industry’s broken green promises on building performance. Image: Dreamstime Despite decades of innovation in sustainable design and net-zero commitments, the uncomfortable truth is that new buildings routinely consume more energy than promised. This performance gap…
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How blue roofs can help construction mitigate the UK’s water crisis
Unlike conventional roofs that drain water quickly, blue roofs slow stormwater runoff. This means that sewer systems – many of which are overstressed and in need of repair or replacement – can receive rainwater at a reduced rate over time, rather than all at once. In this way, the likelihood of flooding is reduced, particularly…
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Why are we letting net zero be sabotaged?
For too long, industry’s argument for renewables has been rooted in the need to reach net zero. Rightly or wrongly, that narrative doesn’t chime with the public. There is space to make this case, but it must be grounded in real life, every-day benefits. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Amazon to use mass timber-built delivery facility as sustainability lab
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Amazon announced Thursday that it opened a delivery facility in Elkhart, Indiana, which has a structure that is largely made of mass timber — a low-carbon construction material — and includes more than 40 sustainability…
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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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How Quality Plumbing Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability
When you think about construction, you might picture tall cranes, concrete mixers, or workers fitting steel beams together. What often gets overlooked, however, is the hidden network that makes any building functional: its plumbing. A well-designed plumbing system goes far beyond delivering water and removing waste; it influences efficiency, sustainability, and even the long-term success…