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

In this month’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) column, Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can enhance the natural environment at a local level.

Select Plant Hire’s powered access division is investing in nine fully electric and hybrid articulating boom lifts.

Workplace specialist Denton is showing how companies can take their responsible business strategy to the next level.

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”.