Hitachi and Volvo team up for zero emission construction sites

Volvo Construction Equipment and Hitachi Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote zero‑emission construction sites with electric machinery, clean power supplies, energy management and system integration. The… The post Hitachi and Volvo team up for zero emission construction sites appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Digital twin reveals where buildings emit the most carbon

A university research project has developed a comprehensive, design-stage methodology for accurately identifying and prioritising carbon emission reduction strategies across the entire building life cycle by integrating BIM with life cycle assessment. The post Digital twin reveals where buildings emit the most carbon appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Ecocem Verifies 60% Embodied Carbon Reduction for ACT Product via ASTM Certification

Ecocem's Advanced Cement Technology achieved ASTMC117 certification for carbon dioxide emission reduction of 60% on typical concrete construction projects. 

EPA Proposes Rolling Back Key Power Plant Emission Rules

A pair of proposed rules would repeal emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants and weaken rules on how much mercury and other air toxics can be admitted.

Grants extended to switch van fleets to electric

Need for extra training for zero emission van drivers abolished