News CIOB to produce documentary on construction’s relationship with nature CIOB is partnering with sustainability production company Content with Purpose to create a digital series exploring the relationship between construction and nature.
Opinion Leaks in water efficiency rules need plugging For Water Saving Week 2024, Amanda Williams call on more incentives and tougher targets for water efficiency in the built environment.
People Is sustainable improvement lacking the personal touch? Engaged and empowered people are fundamental to delivering ambitious environmental and social sustainability targets
CIOB Community Learn about CIOB’s sustainability plan Amanda Williams, CIOB head of environmental sustainability, is set to provide an introduction to CIOB’s global activities under the sustainability theme at a member-exclusive online event in June.
Opinion A call to arms for sustainability Caroline Gumble recalls a presentation by Saul Humphrey FCIOB where he spoke to students about the importance of sustainability in decision-making.
Opinion Just how sustainable is PV? On Earth Day, Dave Edwards asks questions about the ethical and environmental impact of PV panels, their manufacture, use and disposal.
CIOB Community CIOB Awards 2024: Sustainability With a 40-year career in construction to build on, Saul Humphrey is on a mission to embed sustainable practice into the industry.
People Mayor candidates urged to prioritise construction skills and retrofit The Chartered Institute of Building is appealing to metro mayor candidates to prioritise construction career opportunities and retrofitting of building stock
People NMITE showcases updated timber courses The Timber TED short courses aim to help construction professionals respond to the climate crisis
People Job spotlight: head of sustainability, Sir Robert McAlpine Kirsty Shrubsall explains why passion and communication skills are crucial in her role as head of sustainability at Sir Robert McAlpine
People Plumbing and heating apprenticeship review to boost Scotland’s low carbon skills Insight from employers and apprentices is helping to shape Scotland’s apprenticeship framework
News Biodiversity net gain rules extended to small developments BNG rules in England have been extended to small developments, following their delayed introduction for major developments in February.
Technical Mecla – Australia’s sustainability ‘do tank’ Last month, CIOB’s head of environmental sustainability, Amanda Williams, interviewed Hudson Worsley, chair of Australia’s Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (Mecla).
People My CEnv career: promoting a climate-conscious culture in construction The environment and climate change need to be taken seriously to preserve the world for future generations, says chartered environmentalist Sam Dibaj
Technical Without large-scale retrofitting, net zero is impossible The retrofit of our existing buildings means overcoming some major technical challenges, says Sir Robert McAlpine’s Mike O’Donnell, which is where construction’s problem-solving capability comes in.
News Seashell concrete tested at UK site A community site in Blackpool will become the first project in the UK to use permeable concrete developed from seashells.
News Oxford United unveils plans for UK’s first all-electric stadium Oxford United Football Club has announced plans to build what it says would be the first stadium in the country powered solely by electricity.
News Biodiversity net gain rules belatedly arrive with construction ‘underprepared’ New rules on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) come into effect today after a three-month delay, with warnings that this has caused uncertainty in the built environment sector.
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