News Ukraine invasion prompts call to delay red diesel ban A group of construction firms has called on the government to delay next month’s removal of the red diesel rebate.
News Photos | Willmott Dixon trials net zero pod for schools Willmott Dixon has developed an off-grid pod that can be a temporary or permanent net-zero learning space at schools.
Technical Net Zero and Me: Helena Rivers, Aecom Helena Rivers, director, estate decarbonisation at consultant Aecom, on how she is preparing for a net zero future in her personal and professional life.
News Laing O’Rourke helps develop carbon-saving vaulted floors to replace slabs A new style of vaulted floor that cuts concrete usage by up to 75% could replace solid slab floors as construction moves towards its net zero targets.
Technical ‘Carbon reduction is a collective responsibility for construction’ The concrete sector has set out its roadmap to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. And there are three ways construction professionals can help, as Will Mann finds out.
Video Video | Skanska tests low-carbon reinforced concrete Skanska is leading a trial of low-carbon concrete, reinforced using basalt fibre instead of steel.
Technical McDonald’s adds low carbon to menu in net zero drive The UK’s first net zero McDonald’s has just opened in Shropshire, built by a supply chain full of low-carbon innovations. Kristina Smith reports.
CIOB Community Net Zero and Me: Bekir Andrews, Wates Bekir Andrews, environmental sustainability director at Wates Group, explains how he is preparing for a net zero future in his professional and personal life.
News Laing O’Rourke bans diesel plant from sites Laing O’Rourke is to replace red diesel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in all its construction plant before the end of March. The decision follows tests over the last six…
Opinion, Technical When will all construction plant go electric? When will we reach a point when all plant is electric? It could take longer than you think, explains Kevin Minton.
News Wates in search for sustainable innovations Wates Residential has launched a campaign to find innovative sustainable technologies and materials to help it to build net zero homes.
CIOB Community Industry and government discuss net zero for the Midlands A minister, CIOB, a consultant and a main contractor share their views on the best ways to deliver the government’s net zero strategy across the Midlands.
CIOB Community Net zero and me: Mat Malcolm, Willmott Dixon Mat Malcolm, senior design co-ordinator at Willmott Dixon Interiors, explains how he is preparing for a net zero future.
Opinion Construction is ready for more progression in 2022 CIOB members are keen to create a positive and forward-looking industry and the sector is ready for more progression as the new year begins, writes Caroline Gumble.
News Construction firms urge minister to adopt whole-life carbon assessments Whole life carbon assessments should be made a statutory requirement for the delivery of new-build and refurbishment projects in the public sector.
News Five ways to reduce carbon on construction sites 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.
News Housebuilding bodies angry at unfair EV charging costs New homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as those undergoing major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year, under new legislation announced by prime minister Boris Johnson yesterday.
News Sir Robert McAlpine to stop buying diesel by 2022 Sir Robert McAlpine will cease buying diesel for all of its activities by April next year, as it becomes the latest business to switch to running machines on vegetable oil.
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