steel-framed buildings Existing buildings can be reused and repurposed, rather than demolished in favour of new-build, and steel-framed structures provide many examples of how this is possible, writes Martin Cooper.

Sir Robert McAlpine has cut emissions and fuel by 85% in five live tower cranes on one of its construction projects during a four-month period by using hybrid energy sources.

National Highways has launched one of the UK’s largest ever purchases of low-carbon hydrogen ever bought in the UK to reduce the carbon footprint of the Lower Thames Crossing.

Two British companies have launched what they claim it is the world’s first hydrogen-powered boom lift.

A new report by the cross-party Public Accounts Committee says that the government’s lack of coherent and integrated decarbonisation plans are jeopardising the country’s net zero objectives.

Cat dealer Finning UK & Ireland has successfully tested a smart personnel detection system on equipment on HS2 operated by Flannery Plant Hire.

Government and industry have launched a plan to eliminate 78% of diesel machinery from UK’s construction sites by 2035.

Balfour Beatty, Galliford Try and Morgan Sindall Group are to trial new technology which could provide automated, real-time reporting of scope 3 carbon emissions.

Retrofitting and recycling will help cut construction’s carbon footprint – but too often we overlook the safety risks in the process, says Lesley McLeod.

Professor Saul Humphrey says a change in mindset is needed if the construction sector wants to succeed in its retrofitting mission.

The Retrofit Academy is on course to train 200,000 learners by 2030 

The Digital Construction Awards attracted more than 140 entries this year, 62 of which have been shortlisted. Here we detail the shortlist for the Digital Innovation in Asset Management category.

Suffolk New College’s net zero facility will offer training for students and businesses

Six green apprenticeships will be marked with the Coronation emblem in recognition of their sustainability credentials 

The Digital Construction Awards attracted more than 140 entries, 62 of which have been shortlisted. Here we detail the shortlist for the Best Application of Technology.

Empowering the next generation of built environment leaders  

Researchers have developed an ultra-low carbon construction material made with sugarcane fibres that could be used instead of brick and concrete.

Willmott Dixon has been using air-purifying paint in the construction site of its new office building in London.