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The latest sustainable construction news including design and management of buildings; materials performance; construction technology and processes; energy and resource efficiency in building, operation and maintenance.

Costain has been selected by Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) as a specialist partner for a £4bn carbon capture project

Costain selected for £4bn carbon capture project

Costain has been selected by Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) as a specialist partner for a £4bn carbon capture project.
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EFRA Committee urges Government to invest in urban green infrastructure

In a letter to the Defra Secretary, the EFRA Committee calls for reforms and greater Government leadership to encourage more investment into urban green infrastructure.
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International Women’s Day: Gender equality, ESG and corporate sustainability

PBC Today sat down with Lesley Tracy, head of ESG at Dandra, ahead of International Women's Day to discuss her journey in the construction industry, and how to empower women and promote inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Arup directors Becci Taylor and Sowmya Parthasarathy- reflect on their careers and predictions for the future on International Women's Day

International Women’s Day: Two of Arup’s leaders reflect on their experiences

Two of Arup's leading figures- directors Becci Taylor and Sowmya Parthasarathy- reflect on the changes they have seen in their combined 50 year careers and predictions for the future.
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How can copper improve sustainability in the construction industry?

The environmental impact of plastic is severe, especially given the availability of more sustainable options like copper for pipework. Oliver Lawton, co-founder of CuSP and managing director at Lawton Tubes, discusses the urgency for the construction industry to prioritise sustainability in a discussion on driving positive change.
Each of the major green building rating systems for the UK, Australia and the USA have announced a first-of-its-kind alliance aiming to unlock sustainable finance for the built environment.

International green building rating systems to form sustainable finance alliance

Each of the major green building rating systems for the UK, Australia and the USA have announced a first-of-its-kind alliance aiming to unlock sustainable finance for the built environment.
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Green building certifications: Are they lowering carbon emissions or boosting building values?

As corporate emphasis grows on eco-friendly structures, questions arise about the true impact of green building certifications. Do they actively reduce carbon emissions, or are they primarily boosting the market value of green buildings? Georgia Sandom, operations and ESG director at Office Space in Town, explores.
Kingspan has been recognised for its environmental leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’

Kingspan makes environmental leadership A-List

Kingspan has been recognised for its environmental leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’.
Labour has dropped their £28bn green investment pledge, whihc was proposed as a means to grow green jobs and targets

Labour to ditch flagship £28bn green investment pledge

Labour has dropped their £28bn green investment pledge, which was proposed as a means to grow green jobs and targets.
BE-ST and the CLF have released a report calling for clear direction and action on the Scottish just transition

Industry calls for clear direction from Scottish Government on the Just Transition

BE-ST and the CLF have released a report calling for clear direction and action from the Scottish Government on the just transition.
UK's first carbon capture cement production facility FEED contract won by Worley and MHI

UK’s first carbon capture cement production facility FEED contract won by Worley and MHI

Worley and MHI secured the FEED contract for the UK's first carbon capture cement production facility through a competitive tender process.
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Sustainable construction sees first shoots of success, but more key steps needed

In a promising turn for the construction industry, the first signs of success in sustainable construction practices have emerged. However, experts caution that further crucial measures are imperative to propel the industry into a thriving future focused on circular economies and carbon reduction.
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Sustainable retrofit solution: Secondary glazing

With a UK-wide commitment to net zero by 2050 and approximately 5.4m traditional buildings in England alone, there is a lot of work needed to upgrade both building fabrics and fittings. Secondary glazing could be the sustainable retrofit solution needed.
The UK government has given its clearest signal yet that it’s serious about decarbonising construction with its Timber in Construction Roadmap

Timber construction gets green light from government in new roadmap

The UK government has given its clearest signal yet that it’s serious about decarbonising construction as it laid out its Timber in Construction Roadmap late last year, says David Hopkins, chief executive of Timber Development UK.
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Fossil fuel-free jobsite: A realistic goal for sustainable construction?

Imagine a fossil fuel-free jobsite, where we are not consuming petrochemical-based fossil fuels. It’s possible – for those willing to make the investment and test new processes on their next construction site.
Aligning materials procurement with sustainability goals for success

Aligning materials procurement with sustainability goals for success

With pressure building on the construction industry to demonstrate commitment to more sustainable operations, the Build Chain explores where common business practices can be aligned with sustainability goals.
The Construction Leadership Forum – uniting Government and industry – has unveiled a Transformation Action Plan for Scottish construction

CLF debuts Scottish construction Transformation Action Plan

The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) – a collaboration between Government and industry – has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the Scottish construction sector.
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Building Control transformation: Broste Rivers innovative journey

Get to know Hertfordshire Building Control, our visionary CEO Gary Cass and our exciting portfolio.
Ultimate Renewables Supplies is a team of keen enthusiasts and field-trained engineers, committed to delivering renewabale energy solutions

Ultimate Renewables Supplies: Experts in heat pump and renewable energy solutions

At Ultimate Renewables Supplies, we design heat pump systems to be up to 40% more efficient than traditional systems using a buffer/low Loss header, glycol and on/off type thermostats due to a wealth of experience in the field spanning over 50 years. Our team is comprised of passionate and friendly enthusiasts & field-trained engineers who are committed to delivering top-quality service to our merchant partners and their customers.
The Institution of Structural Engineers’ (IStructE) new President, Tanya de Hoog, will speak about the importance of 'engineering with purpose' in her inaugural address

Engineering with purpose must be theme of 2024, says new IStructE President

The Institution of Structural Engineers’ (IStructE) new President, Tanya de Hoog, will speak about the importance of 'engineering with purpose' in her inaugural address.
Actis is determined to lead the way sustainability in manufacturing,, with sustainable products such as the Hybrid range and new Eolis HC

How insulation specialist Actis is leading the way in sustainability through manufacturing

Actis is determined to lead the way in minimising the negative impact of construction materials manufactured across the continent, with sustainable products such as the Hybrid range and new Eolis HC.
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HZI appointed as principal contractor for Walsall Energy Recovery Facility

Hitachi Zosen Inova has been appointed by Encyclis as principal contractor for the design, build and commission of Walsall's new Energy Recovery Facility.
Willmott Dixon, FACE Brickwork and others have joined forces to highlight eco-friendly building materials with a demonstration wall

Construction leaders collaborate on eco-friendly demonstration wall

Willmott Dixon, FACE Brickwork and others have joined forces to highlight eco-friendly building materials with a demonstration wall.
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How can the construction industry break stagnation in building emission reductions?

In a recent interview with Bianca Wong, global head of sustainability at Kingspan, PBC Today delved into the issues surrounding building emission stagnation in EU countries in response to the recent Global Retrofit Index report, and Kingspan's strategic approach to sustainability.
Vacancies, administrations, new EPC regulations and heat pumps were amongst the top news on PBC Today in 2023

The top news of 2023 on PBC Today

Vacancies, administrations, new EPC regulations and heat pumps were amongst the top news on PBC Today in 2023,
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The Future Homes Standard: key points condensed

This article from Discrete Heat delves into the key aspects of the Future Homes Standards, offering a concise overview for professionals in the construction sector.

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