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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. […]

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 cause changes or if it's just for show.Being part of a union can be very […]

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 replaced with recycled rubber from tyres.Lead Author and PhD researcher, Mohammad Momeen UI Islam, said,“Recently, […]

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 of peoples’ minds. However, it is clear that people need to wake up and take […]

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 individuals forecast that buildable sand may run out as early as the first half of […]

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 development corporation for Old Oak and Park Royal (OPDC) is now recruiting new members for […]

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, but a lot are not aware that these services exist. This is one of the […]