The failure to clean up contaminated land sites has had fatal consequences. It’s time for a new law, writes Kye Gbangbola FCIOB

Great British Energy’s nuclear arm has appointed WSP and Mott MacDonald to provide specialist environmental services and permitting support for the small modular reactor programme at Wylfa.

Some political parties have expressed a willingness to reform or leave the Aarhus Convention because of its impact on large development and infrastructure projects. Michael Rhode and Sam Robinson explain what could change.

A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month.

Why ‘forever chemicals’ are fast becoming a mainstream issue for any contractor involved in demolition, earthworks, or remediation.

New code of practice outlines a range of measures to support a sustainable built environment, including through training and literacy

New tool aims to drive positive social, environmental and economic outcomes for customers and local communities

Seddon’s Jake Dowling speaks to CIOB People about his role as head of decarbonisation and his commitment to driving sustainability in construction

As part of CIOB People’s series on chartered environmentalists, Anna Kennedy shares her experience of navigating the complex world of sustainability

Cross-party forum aims to support the environmental, social and governance agenda in Parliament and government 

Social value initiative in Scotland aims to deliver inclusive economic growth

Barrat Homes and specialist civils provider Wrekin Products have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the damage that litter causes to waterways, lakes and oceans.

The Woodland to Workshop course aims to raise awareness of sustainable timber practices

Construction is the single biggest source of greenhouse gases, according to the UN Environment Programme. The resource extraction needed to feed its inputs severely damages habitats and biodiversity. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands…

Engaged and empowered people are fundamental to delivering ambitious environmental and social sustainability targets

The environment and climate change need to be taken seriously to preserve the world for future generations, says chartered environmentalist Sam Dibaj

The government has postponed the planned introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirement for new building projects.

From creating new low carbon tools to building a TikTok community, no two days are the same for Ramboll’s head of sustainability