To mark World Environment Day (5 June), Powered Access explores the industry’s drive to adopt more sustainable machines and innovations to help lower carbon emissions across site operations.

National Highways is set to double its stock of green bridges across the UK within the next two years.

This category recognises the organisations whose vision is an industry that places great importance on carbon efficiency.

Ian Pritchett is a visionary entrepreneur with a relentless commitment to sustainable construction.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has awarded £400,000 to help deliver an Energy Transition Skills Hub in Scotland.

The Built Environment Schools Trust is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative.

The contractor’s employee engagement programme has become a “powerful cultural tool”

A new degree programme aims to transform learners’ understanding of sustainable construction

As we move into the second quarter of 2025, Mike Bentham reflects on the built environment’s progress, with a focus on the developments influencing how we manage carbon emissions in the built environment.

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

The second version of BSI Flex 350 provides guidance on using alternative binder systems for concrete – cutting construction’s carbon footprint in the process.

New digital surveillance technology is proving its worth in improving concrete quality assurance, as well as advancing safety and sustainability.

The launch of the new training facilities will help to “serve the needs” of the local community

Skanska is using 3,000 precast planks made of 50% ground granulated blast-furnace slag in its 105 Victoria Street scheme, which the contractor calls “London’s most sustainable office building”.

From creating a more pleasant working environment through to saving energy – smart sensors can deliver a whole host of benefits for both new and existing buildings. Mott MacDonald’s Eszter Gulacsy explains.

The Skyline Skills Hub will promote best practice for green skills in the City

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Surrey County Council to build a new home for Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames, which will be net zero in operation.

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