With costs rising for carbon-intensive construction materials, main contractors should work with their suppliers to find green solutions, says Cressida Curtis of Wates.

We know that timber sequesters carbon. Can concrete do the same? Kristina Smith meets the materials scientists trying to make it happen.

Tech firm Cohesive and CIOB assembled a panel of experts, including low-carbon working group Zero, to discuss how digital tools can help a faster transition towards net zero.

Saudi tourism developer Red Sea Global (RSG) has agreed to lay carbon-negative concrete pavers at its large landscape nursery in Saudi Arabia. The pavers are made by Partanna, which claims…

Construction industry experts have proposed a standardised carbon rating system to allow clients and designers to choose low-carbon concrete.

Consultant Arcadis has recommended five ways to reduce energy usage, and consequently carbon emissions, after it predicted a second wave of inflation across a range of construction materials, driving by rising energy prices.

Project teams are counting the carbon footprint of materials too late. Engaging with suppliers at the early stages of the design process to consider the implications of material selection makes much more sense, says Emma Hines.

Simon Richards, head of sustainability at Sir Robert McAlpine, says construction managers can be strong, passionate and informed advocates for change.