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HeatingS2, E11: Could This Heating Solution Reduce Carbon Emissions By 80%?
S2. E11: Could This Heating Solution Reduce Carbon Emissions By 80%? Episode Release Date Tuesday 13th June 2023 According to the World Economic Forum, Heating and cooling are essential to modern life. This includes comfort control for homes and buildings, and temperature control in industrial processes. It also includes the cold chain that ensures safe […]
Tom McGee · 6/8/2023
Constructive Voices NewsMake It Visible Taskforce launches FREE Workforce Welfare and Wellbeing Portal
Make It Visible Taskforce launches FREE Workforce Welfare and Wellbeing Portal A new hub has been launched to help the drive to reduce suicide and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry in the UK and Ireland. The Make It Visible Portal at www.makeitvisible.info provides access to information, advice and guidance and is a […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/1/2023
Constructive Voices NewsCatalytic Combustion: A Cost-Effective Pathway to Net Zero in the Commercial Heating Industry
Catalytic Combustion: A Cost-Effective Pathway to Net Zero in the Commercial Heating Industry Transforming the Heating Landscape for a Sustainable Future By Tom McGee As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, the race towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 has become a paramount goal for the United Kingdom. While many industries grapple with finding […]
Tom McGee · 6/1/2023
BiodiversityBiodiversity Net Gain Initiatives in Oxfordshire: Protecting the Natural World
Biodiversity Net Gain Initiatives in Oxfordshire: Protecting the Natural World Biodiversity is essential for the health of our environment, our communities, and our economy. However, our expanding urban areas, farming, infrastructure, and other human activities have had a significant impact on the natural world. In response, there have been a growing number of Biodiversity Net […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/31/2023
BiodiversityAre you ready for Biodiversity Net Gain?
Are you ready for Biodiversity Net Gain? As the construction industry moves towards environmentally responsible practices, biodiversity net gain has become an increasingly important concept. As a construction company, are you prepared for this shift? We are working with a group of exceptional experts on a Biodiversity Net Gain training series. Sign up below to […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/31/2023
BiodiversityWhat Is Biodiversity Net Gain & What Does BNG Mean for the Environment
The preservation of biodiversity is a critical part of ensuring a healthy future for our environment. But what is Biodiversity Net Gain? In an effort to further understand this important concept, let us explore the science behind it and how it works. Biodiversity Net Gain is a system designed to increase the amount of biodiversity […]
Jackie De Burca · 5/19/2023
BiodiversityS2, E10: Biodiversity Net Gain With Sustainability Lawyer, Ben Stansfield
S2, E10: Biodiversity Net Gain With Sustainability Lawyer, Ben Stansfield Understand more about Biodiversity Net Gain With Sustainability Lawyer, Ben Stansfield of Gowling WLG. Ben specialises in environmental and planning law. BNG – biodiversity net gain is a really positive step. I suspect 10% improvement through development stops the rot, preventing further degradation. But actually, […]
Ben Stansfield · 5/11/2023
Net ZeroS2, E9: Clean Energy Cities With Dr. Stephen Lorimer, Centre for Net Zero
S2, E9: Clean Energy Cities With Dr. Stephen Lorimer, Centre for Net Zero “Clean energy cities is a framework of recommendations that we gave to five different typologies of cities globally across the world.” Dr. Stephen Lorimer, Centre for Net Zero If you want to be ahead of the curve in understanding how our cities […]
Dr. Stephen Lorimer · 4/28/2023
BiodiversityS2, E8: Sustainable Housing In Europe Challenges and Opportunities with the Global Policy Research Group
S2, E8: Sustainable Housing In Europe Challenges and Opportunities with the Global Policy Research Group The Global Policy Research Group is the the policy hub for next-generation policymakers that brings senior researchers, young professionals, and students together. One of their most recent reports investigates case studies and other aspects of Sustainable Housing in Europe. Jackie […]
Katharina Fey · 4/13/2023
BiodiversityS2, E7: Jane Findlay: When We Damage Nature We Damage Our Own Health
S2, E7: Jane Findlay: When We Damage Nature We Damage Our Own Health Jane Findlay is the Immediate Past President of the Landscape Institute of the UK, and the director of Fira Landscape Limited. She has a wealth of experience in not only landscape architecture but also how it works in healthcare settings and therefore, […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/30/2023
BiodiversityS2, E6: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 2
S2, E6: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 2 Learn from some top experts on biodiversity during Part 2, of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable. Gain perspective on this topic that is not only vital to understand from an industry perspective but also from a climate change angle. Led by Claire Wansbury, […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/29/2023
BiodiversityS2, E5: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 1
S2, E5: Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable Part 1 Learn from some top experts on biodiversity during Part 1, of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment Roundtable. Gain perspective on this topic that is not only vital to understand from an industry perspective but also from a climate change angle. Led by Claire Wansbury, […]
Jackie De Burca · 3/14/2023
PodcastsS2, E4: Henry McDonald Podcast Tribute
S2, E4: Henry McDonald Podcast Tribute Today, Tuesday 28th February 2023, our beloved and esteemed colleague, Henry McDonald has been laid to rest. This episode is a tribute to Henry, with excerpts of a small selection of some of his excellent interviews for Constructive Voices. Additionally, a few guests and colleagues pay tribute to him. […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/28/2023
PodcastsS2, E3: Henry McDonald Podcast About The Houses Of Parliament UK
S2, E3: Henry McDonald Podcast About The Houses Of Parliament UK Henry McDonald talks to two top authorities about the precarious state of the British Houses of Parliament: Ian Paisley Jnr. and the Observer Architecture Critic, Rowan Moore. This podcast episode is one of many examples of Henry’s superb broadcasting work. These excellent interviews were […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/21/2023
BiodiversityS2, E2: Can Venture Capital Help Biodiversity In The Built Environment With Margarita Skarkou
S2, Episode 2: Can Venture Capital Help Biodiversity in the Built Environment with Margarita Skarkou? Plus Fintan Damer of Mott MacDonald Talks About the Importance of Education As part of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment month, we investigate the urgently needed good that venture capital can do in an interview with Margarita Skarkou of […]
Margarita Skarkou · 1/24/2023
BiodiversityS2, E1: Biodiversity in the Built Environment with World Meteorological Organisation Climate & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta Boscolo
S2, E1: Biodiversity in the Built Environment with World Meteorological Organisation Climate & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta Boscolo Welcome to Season Two of Constructive Voices and our first ever themed month: Biodiversity in the Built Environment. LISTEN NOW January 2023 will offer you expert insight into Biodiversity in the Built Environment. We have lined up a […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/12/2023
BiodiversityThe biodiversity built environment challenge for housebuilders and developers UK
The biodiversity built environment challenge for housebuilders and developers UK By the end of the year 2023, the vast majority of new development schemes will be required to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity, which has the potential to add cost and complexity for housebuilders and developers. By Ross Jarvis, Michelmores Developers will be […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/11/2023
BiodiversityBiodiversity explained-facts, myths and the race to protect it
Biodiversity explained by MJ Altman for the UN Foundation Biodiversity — that is, the interconnectedness of all forms of life on our planet — is in jeopardy as ecosystems and habitats degrade and disappear. On the heels of a landmark global agreement to protect our lands, ocean, and waters, discover what biodiversity really means and […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/11/2023
BiodiversityWhat the ozone layer news can teach us about reversing climate change and biodiversity loss
What the ozone layer news can teach us about reversing climate change and biodiversity loss An article in The Guardian entitled, Earth’s ozone layer on course to be healed within decades, was one of the many topics that we discussed with Climate Change & Sustainability Influencer, Roberta Boscolo. Boscolo is the Climate & Energy Lead […]
Jackie De Burca · 1/11/2023
Construction NewsSamsung teams up with Latvian firm to develop factories making modular building parts
<p>South Korea’s Samsung C&T has partnered with Latvian manufacturer Forta Pro to develop factories making prefabricated building parts. Forta Pro has two factories employing 400 people in the cities of…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/samsung-teams-up-with-latvian-firm-to-develop-factories-making-modular-building-parts/">Samsung teams up with Latvian firm to develop factories making modular building parts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 1/5/2023
Belarus Built EnvironmentBelarus sets five-year deadline to finish uncompleted construction projects
<p>Belarus’ Architecture and Construction Ministry has announced plans to set a five-year deadline to complete all unfinished construction projects. The announcement was broadcast by Ruslan Parkhamovich, the architecture and construction…</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/belarus-sets-five-year-deadline-to-finish-uncompleted-construction-projects/">Belarus sets five-year deadline to finish uncompleted construction projects</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.globalconstructionreview.com">Global Construction Review</a>.</p>
admin · 1/4/2023