People Green jobs are changing the construction career path Construction needs a “green career transformation” to upskill the current workforce and attract the next generation
Opinion Why construction should ditch its ‘take-make-waste’ approach If the industry wants to embrace the circular economy, it must go beyond sustainability initiatives and adopt a restorative approach, writes Pablo Cristi Worm.
Opinion New procurement rules mean stepping up on social value Kye Gbangbola on how construction companies can better serve the communities they work in.
People My CEnv career: why sustainability requires more than just activism As part of CIOB People’s series on chartered environmentalists, Anna Kennedy shares her experience of navigating the complex world of sustainability
Technical Engineering better sports venues: six proposals from new study New sports venues should be constructed with greater environmental transparency in the supply chain and more consideration given to use of hybrid, temporary or portable structures, according to a new report.
People RLB leads green skills initiative in the Midlands New pilot schemes will to help coordinate retrofit skills development in the region
Technical Why heat pumps should be hot for commercial buildings Few solutions are true silver bullets when it comes to decarbonisation but for commercial buildings, heat pumps could hit the bullseye by halving energy consumption. Mott MacDonald’s Chris Vallis explains.
Opinion Why sustainable construction makes commercial sense CIOB vice-president Saul Humphrey argues that the climate challenges facing the built environment are a great opportunity for the industry.
Opinion The time is up: construction must pass the ‘climate test’ Caroline Gumble reflects on the challenges of delivering a sustainable built environment.
Technical A view from Tower Bridge: Willmott Dixon’s net-zero office Willmott Dixon’s latest project, next to London’s Tower Bridge, has incorporated 1930s steel beams in a building designed to make an impact on sustainable construction.
Technical How parametric modelling helps schools cut carbon and improve comfort Mott MacDonald has used parametric modelling to meet DfE design requirements on more than 50 school refurbishments. Monica Donaldson-Balan explains.
News CIC publishes draft towards sustainability standard CIC has published a draft competence framework for sustainability in the built environment intended to become a British Standard part of the BS 8670 Competence series.
People Winvic joins Westminster forum to drive ESG impact Cross-party forum aims to support the environmental, social and governance agenda in Parliament and government
People Morgan Sindall adopts inclusive PPE with green credentials Contractor has adopted sustainable and inclusive PPE that aligns with its “ethos and business goals”
News Waste clay could reduce concrete’s embodied carbon by a third Using waste clay and brick in cement production could reduce the material’s embodied carbon by up to 30%, according to a new report backed by Tarmac.
News In pictures | Environment Agency’s bridge made from recycled fishing nets Civils contractor Mackley has installed a new 16m-long footbridge made with low-carbon materials over the River Medway as part of an Environment Agency project.
People 21CC podcast: understanding sustainable construction plant Adequate training and plant management are key to reducing operational carbon emissions, veteran plant journalist Peter Haddock tells this month’s episode of the 21CC podcast
People ‘Green skills’ promoted across new construction courses Weymouth College has launched a new round of courses dedicated to green skills in construction
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