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Net ZeroEpisode 48: A Look At The Highlights Of 2022
Episode 48: A Look At The Highlights Of 2022 As some of our loyal listeners know, 2022 was the very first full year of Constructive Voices. And what a year it was! From Ireland to Australia, and from Brighton Beach to the United States of America, 2022 has been an amazing year thanks to the […]
Jackie De Burca · 12/20/2022
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
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
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
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
Net ZeroEpisode 46: What is the Post COP27 Roadmap for the Built Environment?
What is the Post COP27 Roadmap for the Built Environment? With a Panel of Top Experts COP26 saw the first-ever Built Environment Day COP26 in Glasgow saw the first-ever Built Environment Day. Considering that one of the most shared statistics states that approximately 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions can be traced to constructing and […]
Jackie De Burca · 11/14/2022
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
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 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 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
Construction NewsFactory to Build Subsea Cable from Sahara to Devon Approved
Factory to build subsea cable from Sahara to Devon approved Planning has been granted to build a factory in Hunterston, Scotland, to manufacture the world’s largest subsea cable that will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK. Factory in Hunterston, North Ayrshire, will produce four 3,800km long cables, connecting solar and wind energy The […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/19/2022
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
CitiesBrighton Leading the Way to a Net Zero Future
Brighton Leading the Way to a Net Zero Future According to multiple reports, Brighton appears to be the UK city that is leading the way to a Net Zero future. The seaside city in East Sussex has so far delivered on its promises to achieve the agenda which was set out by the UN’s Paris […]
Chloe C · 8/12/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 39: Footprint+ bonus special 2 with interviews from the event
Episode 39: FOOTPRINT+ Bonus 2 With Interviews From The Event The inaugural FOOTPRINT+ was a huge success and we were delighted to be there as a media partner. This bonus episode wraps up the series of super interviews that we recorded at the event. If you missed any interviews from the event you can catch […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/3/2022
FOOTPRINT+Episode 37: Footprint+ bonus special 1 with interviews from the event
Episode 37: FOOTPRINT+ Bonus 1 With Interviews From The Event We enjoyed bringing you recorded interviews from Footprint+ so much that we have decided to bring you a bonus episode! If you missed any interviews from the event you can catch up on previous specials one, two, three and four. To kick off this bonus […]
Chloe C · 7/14/2022
FOOTPRINT+Stuart McLaren - Net Zero Infrastructure Director - SNC Lavalin
Stuart McLaren is the Net Zero Director for Infrastructure at Atkins. He was a chairperson at the event. His talk was entitled Decarbonising your estate. All the challenges to achieving a Net-Zero carbon future are present in a mixed-asset estate. Buildings of all ages, many of them historic with many functions, make planning and decision-making […]
Chloe C · 7/12/2022
FOOTPRINT+Paul Sullivan - ISG
Our next guest is Paul Sullivan. Pete the Builder spoke to him about the challenges of labour shortages in the construction industry Paul is the Divisional Commercial Director for the ISG Agility team. He delivers high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects in London and the southeast. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, […]
Chloe C · 7/12/2022
FOOTPRINT+Ziad Asmar, Senior Structural Engineer at Pinnacle Consulting Engineers
Ziad Asmar is a Senior Structural Engineer at Pinnacle Consulting Engineering Ltd. He believes that people are open to new ideas to reach the Net-Zero future goals despite a possible increase in costs. However, we will only see a real change when new regulations are set. “Cost is a very big factor but once it […]
Chloe C · 7/12/2022
FOOTPRINT+Philip Steele - Octopus Energy
Philip Steele is the Future Technologies Evangelist at Octopus Energy. He is instrumental in driving innovation in areas such as time-of-use tariffs, export tariffs, Smart Energy connected products & services and grant-funded R&D projects. As fossil fuel energy is one of the world’s biggest polluters if we have any hope of reaching a Net-Zero carbon […]
Chloe C · 7/12/2022