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Construct Zero Industry Competition Awards

Business leaders last week attended the first annual progress review of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Co2nstruct Zero Performance Dashboard, which set out the evidence

admin · 12/5/2022

Construction firms relying on financial incentives as job applicant numbers tumbleConstruction News

Construction firms relying on financial incentives as job applicant numbers tumble

Skills shortages and the cost-of-living crisis have driven salaries up across construction, despite the demand for staff beginning to slow. That’s according to the latest report from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The data, provided by the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology, revealed that despite vacancies dropping 6% between January […]

admin · 12/5/2022

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Leading the Charge Podcast Series : Collaboration

Leading the Charge shines a light on the electrotechnical community and tells the stories of the organisations and professionals powering the transition to net zero.

admin · 12/2/2022

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Blog : Report Shows how Innovation Unlocks Affordable, Carbon Neutral Homes

A recent post-occupancy evaluation, funded by Commonweal Housing, on ZED PODS’ Hope Rise is a reminder of how important it is to be conducting this

admin · 12/2/2022

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CLC Launches Young Ambassadors Recruitment Competition

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

admin · 12/1/2022

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Becoming a Small Housing Developer : Advice and Guidance from others in the New Homes Industry

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

admin · 12/1/2022

CITB Wales announce a further £780,000 investment for Onsite Experience HubsConstructive Voices News

CITB Wales announce a further £780,000 investment for Onsite Experience Hubs

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 skills Now […]

Jackie De Burca · 10/19/2022

Why the San Marino Declaration is the Hippocratic Oath for architectsArchitecture

Why the San Marino Declaration is the Hippocratic Oath for architects

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 […]

Jackie De Burca · 10/18/2022

33% of built environment graduates are not working in the industryConstructive Voices News

33% of built environment graduates are not working in the industry

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 […]

Jackie De Burca · 10/14/2022

Why heat pumps are “hot” in Berlin, the UK’s National Health System, industry and your homeConstructive Voices News

Why heat pumps are “hot” in Berlin, the UK’s National Health System, industry and your home

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 […]

Jackie De Burca · 9/22/2022

Cityzen director views cost-of-living crisis as a Net Zero opportunityConstructive Voices News

Cityzen director views cost-of-living crisis as a Net Zero opportunity

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 […]

Chloe C · 9/19/2022

Construction industry emission targets necessitate the use of mobile electric machinesConstructive Voices News

Construction industry emission targets necessitate the use of mobile electric machines

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 […]

Nicolas R · 9/13/2022

How can the construction industry achieve net zero homesConstructive Voices News

How can the construction industry achieve net zero homes

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 […]

Nicolas R · 9/8/2022

First-Ever Black Top Official Elected By The Building Trades In PhiladelphiaConstructive Voices News

First-Ever Black Top Official Elected By The Building Trades In Philadelphia

First-Ever Black Top Official Elected By The Building Trades In Philadelphia Some promising news for black workers and their treatment by construction unions has emerged from Philadelphia. The Building Trades elected its first-ever black top official in a bid to reflect the demographics of the city. It remains to be seen if this appointment will […]

Jackie De Burca · 9/1/2022

Concrete Made From Recycled Tyre Rubber Meets Building Strength StandardsConstructive Voices News

Concrete Made From Recycled Tyre Rubber Meets Building Strength Standards

Concrete Made From Recycled Tyre Rubber Meets Strength Standards A potential good news story for sustainability and the circular economy has emerged from Melbourne where engineers have cracked a new method to replace all of the conventional aggregates normally used in concrete with rubber. These traditional aggregates such as crushed rock and gravel have been […]

Chloe C · 8/29/2022

Wind Energy in Ireland: A Third of Our Power, and the Grid That Can’t Carry ItConstructive Voices News

Wind Energy in Ireland: A Third of Our Power, and the Grid That Can’t Carry It

Ireland Leading by Example in Its Utilisation of Wind Energy to Power Homes Editor’s note and correction This article was published in August 2022 and is kept online as a record. Ireland’s wind sector has changed substantially since: coal generation ended at Moneypoint in June 2025, onshore capacity passed 5,000 MW, and grid constraints now mean […]

Chloe C · 8/27/2022

Biodiversity: We Know We Are The Problem But Can We Also Be Part Of The Solution?Constructive Voices News

Biodiversity: We Know We Are The Problem But Can We Also Be Part Of The Solution?

Biodiversity: We Know We Are The Problem But Can We Also Be Part Of The Solution? Very rarely does a week go by without the climate change emergency trending or being mentioned. Young environmental activists such as Greta Thunberg make it their mission to keep the deteriorating condition of life on earth at the forefront […]

Chloe C · 8/26/2022

Why The Construction Industry Needs To Entirely Embrace Manufactured SandConstructive Voices News

Why The Construction Industry Needs To Entirely Embrace Manufactured Sand

Why The Construction Industry Needs To Entirely Embrace Manufactured Sand Sand is the second largest natural resource by volume after water and is one of the most important materials in the modern world. Despite this, it is barely regulated in some areas. This has resulted in many people depleting the supply of natural sand. Some […]

Chloe C · 8/25/2022

Why Community Review Groups Should Be Part Of All Building DecisionsConstructive Voices News

Why Community Review Groups Should Be Part Of All Building Decisions

Why Community Review Groups Should Be Part Of All Building Decisions Do you live or work in or within 2km of the Old Oak and Park Royal area? Have you ever wanted to have your say in the planning and urban design process in buildings being built in your local area? The Mayor of London’s […]

Chloe C · 8/23/2022

95% Increase In Construction Industry Charitable Giving Reported By LighthouseConstructive Voices News

95% Increase In Construction Industry Charitable Giving Reported By Lighthouse

95% Increase In Construction Industry Charitable Giving Reported By Lighthouse Recently The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity published the findings of their 2021 Impact Report. The management and governance of health-related issues along with the well-being of construction workers has long been a concern in the construction industry. Many construction workers need different support services regularly, […]

Chloe C · 8/16/2022

Brighton Councillor Urges Central Government to be More Ambitious in Their Net Zero Policies and DeliveryCities

Brighton Councillor Urges Central Government to be More Ambitious in Their Net Zero Policies and Delivery

Brighton Councillor Urges Central Government to be More Ambitious in Their Net Zero Policies and Delivery Brighton has shown their ambition as a community to become a carbon-neutral city by 2030. They have made significant strides in the battle toward Net-Zero, becoming the leading UK Net-Zero city. Brighton City Council believes that they will only […]

Chloe C · 8/15/2022