Built for Better: ESG round-up – circular economy, innovation and modern methods of construction

Innovation is driving more efficient and sustainable ways of building. This round-up highlights how the industry is adopting circular principles and modern methods to transform delivery. Innovation and circularity in The post Built for Better: ESG round-up – circular economy, innovation and modern methods of construction appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Enva Walshestown Resource Recovery Facility opens

Enva recently officially opened its new Walshestown Resource Recovery Facility in Co. Kildare, representing one of the most significant recent investments in circular economy infrastructure for the Irish construction sector. The post Enva Walshestown Resource Recovery Facility opens appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

Fox buys DSD, Moore

Construction materials distribution and construction services business Fox Group has acquired surfacing specialist DSD Construction and concrete supplier Moore Readymix, backed by investor Stellex Capital Management ,who say they are aiming to build a circular economy business.

Bridging a gap in the circular economy

Expedition Engineering and Format Engineers have launched a digital platform, Re-Bridge, designed to accelerate the re-use of structural steel in bridge construction.

How to really make circularity work in construction

Matt Tallon is sustainability director at infrastructure services firm FM Conway The government’s circular economy strategy for England will serve as a roadmap for the construction industry. As one of the most resource-hungry sectors, we can and must do better on materials use if we… The post How to really make circularity work in construction appeared first on Construction News.

Unbuild Better: A case study in deconstruction

AAP's Felix Heisel, supported by an Einhorn Center grant, is leading a team in the deconstruction of one of 11 houses being removed to make way for the Catherine Commons development in Collegetown. The project is a local case study promoting a more sustainable ("circular economy") approach to building materials, and is expected to inform a proposed local ordnance that, if enacted, would make Ithaca one of a small number of U.S. cities requiring deconstruction for certain buildings.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Janine Benyus Talks About Circular Economy at the Circular Economy 100 Annual Summit 15082013

Janine Benyus Talks About Circular Economy at the Circular Economy 100 Annual Summit

Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Janine Benyus | Creating regenerative spaces in harmony with nature 27032023

How can we create regenerative, human systems in harmony with nature? We need an economy that not only restores, but actively improves the world we live in. In this video, Biomimicry expert Janine Benyus discusses how human systems can work in harmony with nature and accelerate our progress to a circular economy.

RICS - The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) 2nd Edition Consultation, 17032023

The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) is set to become the world-leading standard for carbon measurement in the built environment. Widely used by professionals across the UK, and internationally, the second edition will establish a global benchmark for consistent carbon measurement at all project stages. The RICS is currently consulting on the second edition and is seeking feedback from those involved in all phases of construction projects.

bhadeshia123 - Sustainability of metals & their role in a circular economy, 13102021

There are approximately 2 billion tons of extremely useful metals produced each year but their production is associated with the emission of large amounts of greenhouse gases and pollutants. The lecture is about pathways for the sustainable use of structural metals, with reduced carbon-dioxide emissions, recycling, scrap-compatible alloy design, contaminant-tolerance of alloys and improved alloy longevity. Also discussed is the efficacy and technological readiness of individual measures.

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RINNO

RINNO is a H2020 project to develop, validate and demonstrate an operational interface with augmented intelligence and an occupant-centered approach that will streamline and facilitate the whole lifecycle of building renovation (planning-design, retrofitting, monitoring).

ALDStone

ALDStone is a leader in flooring underlay. Offers an affordable flooring system which facilitates construction decarbonisation by the reuse of many types of flooring. These include flooring materials made of stone, ceramic, carpet, vinyl and wood. In addition, surfaces such as laminate flooring are amongst numerous materials which are compatible for use with our product. We span the globe serving customers, from Europe to Japan & beyond ALDStone is committed to bringing transformation to the built environment sector by enabling other businesses to become fully circular. Together, we can meet mutual business, economic and environmental targets & benefits whilst closing the loop for the flooring sector. We work towards building long-term relationships with business and the government