As the temperature soars, collaboration between architects and contractors is more vital than ever

The Architects’ Journal As the temperature soars, collaboration between architects and contractors is more vital than ever As the harsh impact of climate change hits the UK, collaboration between those who design buildings and those who build them has never been more important, argues CIOB president Saul Humphrey The post As the temperature soars, collaboration between architects and contractors is more vital than ever appeared first on The Architects’ Journal will hurst

In the race to decarbonise, momentum is building

Climate change is the most significant challenge our society faces. Recent heatwaves have brought home how real it is, and if you’ve seen the data that says the pace of global warming is accelerating, it would be understandable if you felt disheartened about our ability… The post In the race to decarbonise, momentum is building appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Wind momentum…

Bonfiglioli supports wind sector growth as investment lifts he 2026 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) ranks Australia 56th globally, down from 52nd in 2025, noting that while emissions reduction targets of up to 70% by 2035 have been set, detailed pathways to achieve them remain limited. While the index focuses on Australia, the transition challengesContinue reading "Wind momentum…"

‘We must deliver’ on decarbonisation says ICE

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) says UK “policymakers aren’t moving fast enough” on reducing emissions, following the publication of a new report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The post ‘We must deliver’ on decarbonisation says ICE appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Rail resilience concerns as Met Office issues red weather warning

Concerns are mounting regarding the UK rail network’s resilience to extreme heat in the face of climate change, as many train organisations are warning people against travelling during the Met Office’s red weather warnings. The post Rail resilience concerns as Met Office issues red weather warning appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

FT - Unleashing AI’s potential: how it can help us adapt to climate change 27062023

AI has the potential to be a key tool in the fight against climate change and make meaningful change in this critical moment. Hamid Maher, Managing Director & Partner at BCG, explains the importance of AI when it comes to tackling climate change, how it can be used to forecast both long-term and immediate hazards, and in turn help decision makers take action.

The Economist - Heatwaves: how hot can it get? 25052023

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, more intense and more deadly. But what is a heatwave, why are they so dangerous and how are they affected by climate change?

Engineering with Rosie - Ultimate Climate Hack or a Recipe for Disaster? 25042023

The dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid that hit the earth and caused rapid global cooling from the sulfuric aerosols dispersed by the impact. Rapid cooling sounds like just the ticket to UNDO global warming... Can we artificially recreate the cooling effects of the asteroid’s impact to erase the effects of climate change?

RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?

FT - Is stakeholder capitalism building a better world, or just empowering the rich? 20012023

For decades, some of the world’s most powerful people have gathered at a ski resort in the Swiss mountains called Davos. As the FT’s Moral Money editor Simon Mundy explains, many follow the central philosophy known as stakeholder capitalism. But is stakeholder capitalism a vital means of achieving a fairer, more enlightened world economy, or a dangerous idea that will strengthen the power of an unaccountable global elite?

Elite Nano Pacific

Elite Nano Pacific is a Fiji-based enterprise that provides nanotechnology-based protective coating solutions to prevent corrosion and increase materials’ lifespan. Through the applied use of nanotechnology, they are also able to save on raw materials, energy and water, as well as to reduce greenhouse gases and hazardous wastes. In such way, they contribute to fight climate change by indirectly supporting clean air, renewable energy, nontoxic surroundings, and the opportunity to live in a healthy community. * SDG 3 Good health and well-being SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities * SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production * SDG 13 (Climate action) * SDG 1 No Poverty - * SDG 5 Gender equality * SDG 8 Decent work and Economic * SDG 14 Life Below Waters * SDG 15 life on Land