Sustainability
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Morrell’s Edge Commission to set out view on future of professionalism
Former chief construction advisor Paul Morrell to deliver new report into how institutions must be reshaped for the future following evidence from across the built environment. -
Green Sky Thinking: Can construction really be sustainable?
Construction has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but only if it is open to innovation and holistic approach to change, according to product manufacturer David Ball. -
Green Sky Thinking Week highlights London’s development challenge
London’s deputy mayor for policy and planning, Sir Edward Lister, launches a week of sustainable activity with infrastructure front and centre. -
Aquaponic urban farms - a commercial reality and vital step for sustainable cities
London-based hydroponic start-up announces UK’s first commercial aquaponic urban farm. Kate Hofman explains the opportunities. -
Green Construction Board launches new infrastructure practitioner network
Anglian Water’s carbon manager David Riley explains the new Economic Infrastructure Carbon Practitioner Network. -
Engineering the best environment for partnership
Key to the delivery of a successful infrastructure project is an effective working partnership between engineers and environmental consultants, says Temple's Giulia Civello and Carole Quinn. -
Government launches review to boost take up of Solid Wall Insulation in homes
Chief Construction Adviser Peter Hansford issues new Call for Evidence on how to unlock demand, improve affordability and increase attractiveness. -
Followership key to driving reducing carbon reduces cost message down supply chain
Green Construction Board’s third anniversary highlights successes and challenges for a low carbon future -
Low carbon construction holds key to culture change needed to reform industry
As the Green Construction Board marks its third year, chief construction adviser Peter Hansford sets out the 2025 challenge at Ecobuild. -
Don’t beat around the bush: why developer’s need to plan for ecology
Ecology is the relationship of living things to each other and to the environment in which they live. John Newton, managing director of The Ecology Consultancy explains the challenge.