A round-up of reactions from the built environment to the Secretary of State to block the rebuilding of M&S’s iconic building in London’s Marble Arch.

A 3D printer intended for use in Africa has been launched by a joint venture between Swiss cement maker Holcim and the UK government’s British International Investment agency.

The Global Responsibility Competency Compass aims to support engineers’ delivery of globally responsible solutions  

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 

Demolition needs to invest in green fuel and recycling technology to improve its environmental performance, writes Rye Demolition’s Simon Barlow.

Empowering the next generation of built environment leaders  

Free webinar on 4 May will explore how the built environment sector can address the skills challenges impacting sustainability progress 

Scientists at the University of Manchester have developed a new concrete that could be used to build homes on Mars and present a greener alternative to construction on Earth.

Ahead of Earth Day on 22 April, David Stockdale examines how psychology affects built environment attitudes to climate change.

Flexible careers will help to attract the talent of the future, according to BAM executive director Simon Finnie

New research suggests that 175 million tonnes of CO2 could be captured annually during the process of crushing rocks for construction if mechanochemical processing of silicate rocks was used instead of current methods.

UK Research and Innovation has named Zijing Li, the co-founder of a company implementing biomimetic self-healing concrete technologies, as one of the UK’s leading women entrepreneurs.

What makes a compelling construction sustainability report?

Climate change engagement is a problem in construction because everyone thinks someone else is going to do it – but no one does it effectively. This is where coaching comes in, writes David Stockdale.

The Welsh government is showcasing technology to provide solar energy to blocks of flats and wants to encourage developers to install more.

Collaboration and working with experts is how Morgan Sindall’s head of social value and sustainability progresses her role and, she says, it’s the way forward for the industry too.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is looking for a head of environmental sustainability.