Constructive Voices
Constructive Voices News
Constructive Voices News brings you the latest industry news from around the world. Listen to your country's news or global news every day!
PodcastsS4, E18: Good News: A New Way To Look At Sustainability & Pocket Forests & Retrofitting in Ireland
Good News: A New Way To Look At Sustainability & Pocket Forests & Retrofitting in Ireland In this uplifting edition of the Constructive Voices Good News podcast, we bring you a short, sharp burst of positive stories from the built environment — with a dash of conservation inspiration. TUNE IN, LEARN & BE UPLIFTED IN […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/14/2025
Constructive Voices NewsS4, E15: From Refugee Training To The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive And A Newborn Okapi
From Refugee Training To The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive And A Newborn Okapi – news podcast s4, e15 (6 minutes) Welcome to the very first edition of the Constructive Voices Good News Podcast— a short, sharp burst of uplifting stories from the built environment, with a side of conservation. Hosted by Jackie De Burca, […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/27/2025
AwardsConstructive Voices Shortlisted in Two Categories at the 2025 Publisher Podcast Awards
Constructive Voices Shortlisted in Two Categories at the 2025 Publisher Podcast Awards We are thrilled to announce that Constructive Voices has been shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming Publisher Podcast Awards: Best Deep Dive Podcast Best Technology Podcast This exciting recognition celebrates our commitment to delivering thought-provoking, high-quality content that engages listeners around the […]
Jackie De Burca · 4/17/2025
Net ZeroStudy Reveals How To Reduce The Carbon Footprint Of Houses
Study Reveals How To Reduce The Carbon Footprint Of Houses Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Corvinus University of Budapest A house’s carbon footprint decreases more than 1kg in carbon dioxide equivalent for every euro (around £0.80p) invested in sustainable building materials, finds new research from Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Corvinus University of […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/12/2025
Climate FinanceCanada’s Biggest Banks Join Wall Street-Led Exodus From Climate Alliance
Canada’s Biggest Banks Join Wall Street-Led Exodus From Climate Alliance Canada’s biggest banks have left the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, joining Wall Street banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan1. This move is big news for the environment and banking. It shows how hard it is to tackle climate change1. This decision worries many about the planet’s […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/3/2025
Ecuador Built EnvironmentEcuador Climate Finance: Secures $30 Million REDD+ Agreement with LEAF to Protect Forests
Ecuador Climate Finance: Secures $30 Million REDD+ Agreement with LEAF to Protect Forests Ecuador has made a big step by getting a $30 million REDD+ agreement with LEAF1. This deal is all about protecting its forests. It’s a big win for keeping biodiversity hotspots safe and protecting endangered species. Saving Ecuador’s forests is good for […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/3/2025
FloodingValencia Floods 2024: The Role of Climate Change and the 1957 Turia River Diversion
Valencia Floods 2024: The Role of Climate Change and the 1957 Turia River Diversion Photos and videos by Patricia Sousa Sardinha “Seeing the water rise up to my sofa and then up to my kitchen work surface was so scary. I live alone in a ground floor apartment. Unless I had my washing machine in […]
Jackie De Burca · 11/3/2024
Climate ChangeS3, 11: Newsflash: Wetlands Restoration & Recording Breaking Temperatures
Newsflash: Wetlands Restoration & Recording Breaking Temperatures: Under 5 Minutes Listen Mossy Earth and their local partners have restored a 40 hectare meadow wetland! In cooperation with their local partners BROZ Nature Conservation Association, who were also partners on the Flooded Forest project, they have flooded another wetland along the Danube! This time the project […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/15/2024
Claire WansburyS3, 10: Newsflash: Losing Noah's Ark But Winning Awards
S3, E10 Losing Noah’s Ark But Winning Awards Under 5 Minute Listen, Click Below In this newsflash, 5-minute episode, you will learn about why scientists are warning that the Pantanal, often described as a “paradise on Earth,” could be irreversibly damaged by the Hidrovia project. The delicate balance that sustains this unique ecosystem is already […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/13/2024
Constructive Voices NewsUN plan promises massive emission cuts in the construction sector – the most polluting and toughest to decarbonise
Nairobi, 12 September 2023 – Rapid urbanisation worldwide means every five days, the world adds buildings equivalent to the size of Paris, with the built environment sector already responsible for 37 per cent of global emissions. A report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Yale Center for Ecosystems + Architecture (Yale CEA), […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/13/2023
Constructive Voices NewsConservation covenants criteria announced by UK government
Conservation covenants criteria announced by UK government on 27th July 2023. Another missing part of the Biodiversity Net Gain jigsaw is found. Yet there are still a huge number of pieces of the jigsaw still missing. Earlier today, the UK Government announced the statutory biodiversity credits price guidelines. What are Conservation Covenants? A conservation covenant […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/27/2023
Constructive Voices NewsStatutory biodiversity credit prices announced by UK government
Statutory biodiversity credit prices announced by UK government On 27th July 2023, the UK government announced the pricing of biodiversity credits. The prices are an important indication of how Biodiversity Net Gain will take centre stage for larger developments from November 2023. Be sure not to head over to the government page and look at […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/27/2023
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
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
Constructive Voices NewsConstruction Product Availability Statement
Construction Product Availability: 21 December 2022 Statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association,
admin · 12/21/2022
Constructive Voices NewsConstruction Output Increased by 0.8% in Volume Terms in October 2022
The Office for National Statistics published estimates of construction output for October 2022this morning. Monthly construction output is estimated to have increased 0.8% in volume
admin · 12/12/2022
Constructive Voices NewsGovernment Extends CE Mark Recognition to 30 June 2025
UK Government have extended CE Mark recognition to 30 June 2025 Read the guidance here: Guidance Relating to the Supply of Products to the Great
admin · 12/12/2022
Constructive Voices NewsNEC Hosting a Free Webinar on Retentions
On 15 November, the Construction Leadership Council in collaboration with NEC published joint guidance to industry on the use of retention clauses under NEC3 and
admin · 12/7/2022
Building Safety Directors Consultation
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published the following: Building Safety Directors Consultation This consultation sets out proposals regarding the appointment of
admin · 12/6/2022