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CIBSE and LETI to launch new guidance for net zero carbon...
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI) will be launching new industry-wide guidance on the net zero carbon definition and address frequently asked questions.
Jacobs appointed to redevelop New York’s South Brooklyn Marine Terminal
Jacobs has been selected by Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and bp, to redevelop New York's South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT).
What is next for embodied carbon in buildings?
Despite a recent attempt at regulation falling by the wayside, the issue of embodied carbon in buildings has never been more prominent in construction. But as Mike Stevenson of NorDan UK explains, when you think longer-term about building specification, the carbon reduction takes care of itself.
Livv Homes to develop new affordable homes in Westvale
Livv Homes is developing 15 affordable homes in Westvale, Kirkby, which is set to become a pilot to explore the impacts of moving to a net-zero development programme.
Viridis appointed to transform the Loch Lomond’s transition to net zero
Viridis has been appointed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority to support the organisations transition to net zero.
GL sign deal with Sunsynk to market “Grid Buddy” Inverters &...
Green Lighting (GL) has announced a supply partnership with Sunsynk to market "Grid Buddy" Inverters & Lithium battery storage solutions.
Construction industry professionals react to Spring Budget 2022
Rishi Sunak Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered the Spring Budget 2022, announcing a new tax plan to ease the rising cost of living. Here construction industry professionals share their thoughts on the biggest cut to personal taxes in a quarter of a century.
Kier and Elliott unveil smart technology solution to reduce carbon emissions
Kier Construction, alongside Elliott, has revealed a smart technology solution to cut carbon emissions by up to 25% on its site accommodation at the Winterstoke Hundred Academy expansion.
Ukraine-Russia war will cause tender price inflation in 2022
Mace's Market View report has forecast tender price inflation by 5.5% in 2022 due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
SNC Lavalin appoint Joe St. Julian as the new president of...
SNC Lavalin has appointed Joe St, Julian, the former Principal Vice-President and General Manager at Bechtel, as the new President of Nuclear.
Sodexo and Sensori announce new FM alliance for office space management
Leading workplace services provider Sodexo Ireland has announced a new FM alliance with Sensori Facilities Management to help clients achieve flexible and balanced working.
MPA urges chancellor to delay removal of red diesel rebate and...
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) urges chancellor to delay removal of red diesel rebate and act on infrastructure delivery and energy costs in spring statement.
How can we close the building energy performance gap?
David McEwan, UK consultancy director, at IES, explores why the building energy performance gap exists and how we can go about closing it.
Hydrogen construction equipment: UK must stop buying Russian natural gas
Mike Foster, The Chief Executive of the EUA, has today called upon the Prime Minister to stop buying Russian natural gas and convert the supply to hydrogen.
How will the Russia-Ukraine war increase costs of UK construction projects?
Henry Clarke, construction partner at Spencer West, explores how the Russia-Ukraine conflict will have a noticeable impact on the costs of UK construction projects, due to fuel inflation.
Reports claim diesel and petrol prices ‘higher than necessary’
Reports claim that the fuel supply chain are profiting out of a crisis, as diesel and petrol are 10p to 14p per litre higher than necessary.
James Latham launches new specification tool, Carbon Calculator
James Latham has announced the official launch of its new ‘Carbon Calculator’, a specification tool developed in partnership with the University of Bangor to help architects and designers better understand the sustainability of the materials they specify.
Russia and Ukraine: How global conflict is driving the petrol crisis
As the Russia and Ukraine conflict rages on and Europe cracks down on economic sanctions against the world’s second-largest oil producer, there have been growing concerns on what this means for the petrol crisis long-term, PBC Today explains
Aggreko begins transition from diesel to greener fuel sources
Aggreko has made further progress in reaching net zero emissions by transitioning from diesel to greener fuel sources.
CIBSE launches new Embodied Carbon Calculator
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has launched its new Embodied Carbon Calculator tool.
How will the Russia and Ukraine conflict impact the energy crisis?
This past year has seen the inflation of energy and fuel prices soar to some of the highest rates we’ve seen. Now as Russia invades Ukraine, the energy crisis stands to inevitably escalate as more economic sanctions are put in place.
Arcadis appointed by BEIS to aid government’s energy transition
Arcadis has been appointed by BEIS to help with the government's energy transition by advising on district heating development.
WCA welcomes Dutch cleantech company as associate corporate member
The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced that it is welcoming Dutch cleantech company Aeroborn as an associate corporate member to its international community.
ASBP announce winners of their annual sustainability awards
ASBP have announced the winners of the 4th annual ASBP Awards, following a ‘hybrid’ awards ceremony on Thursday 17th February at the EDGE Showroom in London and online.
Aerial mapping the way to greener homes
Aerial mapping reveals the potential of roof spaces to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Transformational plans announced for Bolton green skills centre
Work to transform a Bolton retail park into a green skills centre could begin this summer, following the release of redevelopment plans.