Sustainability
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Carbon reduction: it’s a life cycle thing
Think whole life when working out the best way to cut carbon says Mott MacDonald’s James Newton. -
New Arup report advocates use of timber to help tackle climate change
A new report from Arup highlights the key considerations in timber construction. -
London ranked as the most sustainable city in the world
Experts are calling for greater financial autonomy and guarantees on Crossrail 2 and tube upgrades if London is to remain at the top. -
£320m low carbon heating network opens as government plots increased uptake
AECOM is part of a consortium appointed as delivery partner for the UK Government’s £320m Heat Networks Investment Project. -
WSP chosen to provide blueprint for the decarbonisation of Liverpool
Engineering consultancy WSP has been appointed to develop a sustainable energy strategy for the Liverpool region. -
Arid cities need to seek innovative planning designs to remain habitable, says Arup
A report by Arup is calling on arid cities to adopt 21st century innovative measures in a bid to ensure they remain habitable to residents. -
Meeting voluntary standards to maximise the triple bottom line
Sustainable procurement can only be achieved through collaboration and engagement between all parties across a supply chain. -
ENVAC debuts automated smart waste collection system in Stockholm
New initiative aims to create a ready market for smart solutions and support transition to a smart, sustainable Europe. -
Government publishes Clean Growth Strategy
Strategy sets out action government will take to cut emissions, increase efficiency and lower energy spend. -
Organic waste could provide building materials of the future
Capturing organic waste streams from cities and the countryside could provide the industry with lower-cost, lower-CO2 building materials.