Environment
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CIRIA consultation on pollution containment systems
Plans to improve the design of pollution containment systems are ongoing and an industry consultation is underway. -
Future economic growth must be resilient and green, says ADEPT
Future economic growth must be resilient and green to get economy back on its feet, say local government strategic professionals. -
Tarmac to upgrade car and van fleet to EVs by 2030
Tarmac to electrify car and van fleet and installs EV charging points and infrastructure in key business locations. -
Jacobs wins £8m national flood risk assessment deal
Environment Agency appoints Jacobs to design and develop a cloud computing system to help manage flood risk in England. -
WSP conducting feasibility study for zero emissions electricity generation
WSP supporting feasibility study for zero emissions electricity generation technology on Teesside. -
Critical flood defence work to start at historic pier in Hull
A £42m Hull tidal flood defence scheme has started construction work, helping reduce the risk of tidal flooding to 113,000 properties. -
McAlpine commits to net zero carbon within five years
Sir Robert McAlpine unveils new sustainability strategy for 2020-2024, committing to net zero carbon within five years and increased social value. -
London’s first recycled rubber road is laid in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets has become the first London borough to receive a rubber road, helping the council work towards its carbon neutral target by 2025. -
Big challenges ahead for new environment secretary
George Eustice is no rookie when it comes to environmental matters, however in his first cabinet role he faces some sizeable challenges, says Matthew Farrow. -
Using digital to improve community engagement on projects
Digital impact assessments can enable developers to engage better with communities during the planning process.