Constructive Voices
Highlights
Constructive Voices NewsCITB 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
ArchitectureWhy 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
HighlightsEpisode 44: How to minimise risk in turbulent times with US expert, Aaron Henderson
Episode 44: How to minimise risk in turbulent times with US expert, Aaron Henderson The 44th episode of Constructive Voices looks Stateside to construction technology expert, Aaron Henderson. Talking to Steve Randall, Aaron navigates the stormy waters of an industry that has been shaken by a range of phenomena. He discusses how to minimise risk […]
Aaron Henderson · 10/17/2022
Constructive Voices News33% 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
HighlightsEpisode 43: Industry Spotlight On CIS Ireland: Ireland’s leading provider of business intelligence to the Construction and Allied Industries
Episode 43: Industry Spotlight On CIS Ireland: Ireland’s leading provider of business intelligence to the Construction and Allied Industries Ireland’s favourite TV Builder, Peter Finn, talks to Scott Delaney of CIS Ireland about the state of the construction industry in Ireland plus he shines a spotlight on the work of CIS Ireland. They discuss how […]
Scott Delaney · 10/10/2022
HighlightsFeedspot adds Constructive Voices to top worldwide & UK construction podcast lists
Feedspot adds Constructive Voices to top worldwide & UK construction podcast lists As Constructive Voices is about to hit the Broadcast Now Button on its 42nd podcast episode, we are delighted to announce that our podcast has been included in the most important worldwide list by Feedspot: the 40 Best Construction Podcasts. Honoured to be […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/26/2022
HighlightsEpisode 42: Can Net Zero and The Cost of Living Crisis Co-Exist-John Smith MCIAT
Episode 42: Can Net Zero and The Cost of Living Crisis Co Exist? With John Smith MCIAT Does this episode title annoy you in the current circumstances that so many of us find ourselves in? It can be hard to stomach concepts like this when our worlds have been turned upside down in so many […]
John Smith · 9/26/2022
Constructive Voices NewsWhy 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
Constructive Voices NewsCityzen 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
Constructive Voices NewsConstruction 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
Constructive Voices NewsHow 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
Constructive Voices NewsFirst-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
Constructive Voices NewsConcrete 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
Constructive Voices NewsWind 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
Constructive Voices NewsBiodiversity: 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
Constructive Voices NewsWhy 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
Constructive Voices NewsWhy 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
Constructive Voices News95% 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
CitiesBrighton 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
Julia WatsonEpisode 36: Harvard & Columbia University Professor Julia Watson Explains What We Need To Learn From Indigenous Architecture
Julia Watson, Designer, activist, academic, and author of Lo—TEK Design by Radical Indigenism One of the treats we have in store for listeners is an interview with Julia Watson….available below and on your favourite podcast channel from Tuesday 19th July. Julia is a leading expert of Lo—TEK nature-based technologies for climate-resilience. Her eponymously named studio […]
Julia Watson · 7/2/2022
BiodiversityBiodiversity Roundtable With Claire Wansbury, Award-Winning Ecologist & Associate Director at Atkins
Biodiversity Roundtable Led By Claire Wansbury, Award-Winning Ecologist & Associate Director at Atkins Ltd., a SNC Lavalin Company 31st January 2023 Led By Claire Wansbury, our Roundtable included a superb panel of experts. The Roundtable was timed to focus on the outcomes of COP15 in December 2022, specifically how these relate to the built environment […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/17/2022