A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

To mark World Environment Day, this month’s 21CC podcast digs into a complex and difficult question: should we just stop building?

Construction is the single biggest source of greenhouse gases, according to the UN Environment Programme. The resource extraction needed to feed its inputs severely damages habitats and biodiversity. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands…

The latest in our series on chartered environmentalists features Andrew Muszynski, who details his passion for sustainability and why he believes there is cause for optimism when it comes to environmental issues

Ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June, Elaine Toogood discusses why the built environment must get serious about the biodiversity impact of construction materials.

The Digital Construction Awards attracted 165 entries this year, 84 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the shortlisted entries for the Product Innovation of the Year award.

Professor Saul Humphrey says a change in mindset is needed if the construction sector wants to succeed in its retrofitting mission.

World Environment Day on 5 June is an opportunity to inspire, share and innovate, says Emma Wilcox.