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The CLC is pleased today, as part of its desire to increase engagement with young professionals across the sector, to launch a recruitment competition to
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is delighted today to launch a new guide designed to help those starting out as small housing developers, or looking
CITB Wales announce a further £780,000 investment for Onsite Experience Hubs CITB Wales announce a further £780,000 investment for the CITB Wales’ Onsite Experience Hubs. The project, which has been extended until 2025, has already seen 524 people site ready in a period of 18-months.780 local people will gain invaluable experience and skillsNow with this new round of £780,000 funding, 780 local people will gain invaluable experience and skills, which […]
Why the San Marino Declaration is the Hippocratic Oath for architects Norman Foster launched the San Marino Declaration on 3rd October 2022 at the 83rd session of the UNECE Committee on Urban Development, Housing and Land Management.The UN has strongly urged architects, city shapers, and engineers to put these sustainability principles into action.Dezeen’s Tom Ravenscroft wrote that the San Marino Declaration is a Hippocratic oath for architects.Jackie De Burca, of […]
33% of built environment graduates are not working in the industry According to the latest statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the graduate outcomes figures show that 92% of architecture, building and planning graduates find work or further study, but the report is unable to say wholly whether or not the study is construction related.However, it does show that 32% of those architecture, building and planning graduates do […]
Why heat pumps are “hot” in Berlin, the UK’s National Health System, industry and your home The German Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, explained on Thursday 15 September 2022, that,“Heat grids are the key if we want to make heating greenhouse gas neutral. They tap into climate-friendly heat sources that cannot be used by decentralised heating systems in the home – including deep geothermal energy.”The […]
Cityzen Director Views Cost-Of-Living As A Net Zero Opportunity The cost-of-living crisis is making news headlines across many countries in Europe. There is no doubt that we are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis as inflation is hitting heights never seen before. Unfortunately, we are also battling a climate change issue that we cannot afford to put on the back burner any longer. We need to find ways of overcoming the cost-of-living […]
Construction industry emission targets necessitate the use of mobile electric machines International Energy Agency (IEA) figures show that the construction sector is responsible for around a third of global energy demand and associated carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, leading construction firms are now setting targets to reduce their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. These targets reflect the need to support international efforts to mitigate global climate change. The IEA […]
How can the construction industry achieve net zero homes The Good Homes Alliance has launched a new campaign calling for urgent action from the construction industry to build carbon-neutral homes. The Build Net Zero Now campaign urges the government to set a target of zero-carbon homes by 2030. It wants the construction industry to meet this target by retrofitting existing homes and building new homes to high energy efficiency standards. […]
