For construction to deliver on its net zero goals, the skills gap must be addressed. CM asked a range of sustainability experts how the industry should prepare its workforce for the environmental challenges ahead

Laing O’Rourke has appointed Vicky Bullivant as its first group head of sustainability, a month after the firm unveiled a target to achieve operational net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

The Environment Agency is to use low-carbon concrete by default when constructing flood defences and other critical infrastructure in order to meet its target of becoming net zero by 2030.

A pair of social entrepreneurs have developed a brick made from recycled plastic.

The UK’s built environment must reduce its energy consumption by around 80% to meet its 2050 net-zero target.

Construction Manager is running a reader survey on net zero skills provision in the construction industry.

Aecom has set out a new global sustainability strategy as it aims to achieve operational net-zero carbon emissions by the end of this year and “science-based” net zero by 2030.

Construction must change course on investment and innovation to deliver a genuine green recovery, writes Kris Hudson.

The institute is working with policy-makers and other professional bodies to help the built environment’s transition to net zero.

Morgan Sindall Construction has launched a carbon calculation tool called CarboniCa that will allow its site teams to estimate, manage and reduce carbon emissions from its projects throughout their lifecycle, from design and construction to operation.

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