Marley launches low-carbon roof tiles

Marley has launched a new concrete roof tile, making use of Heidelberg's evoZero concrete, which offers a near zero carbon impact through a carbon capture and banking system.

Geological data on Cheshire aquifer to aid development of low carbon subsurface technologies

The British Geological Survey (BGS) has published the final set of borehole data packs and a comprehensive drilling report from the construction of a UK Geoenergy Observatory in Cheshire. The post Geological data on Cheshire aquifer to aid development of low carbon subsurface technologies appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Turner Industries Named 2026 ENR Contractor of the Year

From a landmark carbon capture project to fast-track industrial work, Turner Industries pairs industrial muscle with diversification and a deep-rooted safety culture to earn top honors.

Turner Industries Named 2026 ENR Texas Contractor of the Year

From a landmark ExxonMobil carbon capture project to rapid-turnaround Tesla work, Turner Industries pairs industrial muscle with diversification and a deep-rooted safety culture to earn top honors across ENR’s five-state Texas region.

UK cement industry urges government to back British materials

The UK cement industry has called on the government to prioritise British-made materials in public construction projects, warning that high energy costs and carbon pricing are putting domestic producers at a disadvantage. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) said at a parliamentary reception on Tuesday (30… The post UK cement industry urges government to back British materials appeared first on Construction News.

Advancing Circular Construction

Efficiency of new buildings in the UK has been improving. While the operational energy progress on embodied carbon, the lifecycle emissions of the materials and components within buildings, has been much slower.

RICS - WBEF - 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction: Spotlight on materials 11052023

The 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction provides a global snapshot on progress of the buildings and construction sector towards decarbonisation, and reviews the status of policies, finance, technologies, and solutions in the sector during the past year. In this video, Mae-ling Lokko, Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Architecture, puts a spotlight on the global impact of materials used in the buildings sector on carbon.

WSJ - Greenwashing: When Companies Aren’t as Sustainable as They Claim 21042023

Some companies like American Airlines and H&M have made promises to become more environmentally friendly to attract positive press and increase business. They’ve frequently used buzzwords like ‘sustainable’, ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘eco-conscious.’ But if they fall short of their goals, who holds them accountable? WSJ’s Shane Shifflett explains how greenwashing can mislead consumers into believing something is eco-friendly.

FT - The Carbon Market Opportunity, 02032023

Much has been discussed about the carbon market, here is how it actually works. Lombard Odier explains the difference between voluntary and compliance carbon markets and outlines the importance of high-integrity carbon projects. How investors can support companies’ decarbonisation strategies and diversify their portfolios via carbon markets

Fully Charged Show - Is Carbon Capture An Excuse To Burn More Fossil Fuels?! 24012023

What if we could take back the Carbon from the atmosphere and store it or, even better, remove it completely? Could that fix the Climate Crisis and get us to Net Zero? That's the hope of Carbon Capture and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal Companies and, perhaps unsurprisingly, Oil Companies Helen Czerski finds out whether CCS and CDR is an effective solution, or an excuse to continue burning fossil fuels or even, a necessary sidekick to renewable energy.

What percentage weighting on ESG / Carbon Footprint are you seeing in tenders?

Are Geopolymer Concrete and Cement the answer to taking carbon out of our structures?

Does anyone have an example of a management plan or recommendation report for reducing carbon emissions from the construction process please?

Why do we demolish so many buildings?

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