Low-carbon design shapes agricultural education center

The design for Grange Living focuses on ecological design principles, including low emissions and site restoration. See more here. The post Low-carbon design shapes agricultural education center appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Adapting buildings mustn’t be at the expense of climate mitigation

The Architects’ Journal Adapting buildings mustn’t be at the expense of climate mitigation The climate crisis is already making UK homes and other buildings uncomfortably hot. But there are far worse problems down the line if we fail to cut emissions, writes Alexander Buck The post Adapting buildings mustn’t be at the expense of climate mitigation appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Will Hurst

Snaring emissions: Is carbon capture the new beacon of Britain’s industrial future?

After many false starts, carbon capture projects are in full flow – and contractors are looking to net a multibillion-pound opportunity The post Snaring emissions: Is carbon capture the new beacon of Britain’s industrial future? appeared first on Construction News.

Tarmac opens Northumberland asphalt plant with ‘innovative sustainable technologies’

Tarmac has opened a new asphalt plant in Northumberland that incorporates “innovative sustainable technologies” to reduce carbon emissions for its customers across the North East. The post Tarmac opens Northumberland asphalt plant with ‘innovative sustainable technologies’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Volvo, Hitachi partner on site electrification

Volvo Construction Equipment and Hitachi Energy have agreed to collaborate on ways to move from individual electric equipment to fully emissions free construction sites.

DW Planet A - How to fix the world's concrete problem, 28012022

Concrete is simple, cheap, strong and lasts long. But the wonder material that's all around us is responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions — and it's not easy to change that. So how can we build cities without killing the planet?

What if there were 1 trillion more trees? - TED ED Animation

How can trees help in the fight against climate change? Dig into the efforts to rebuild damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions.

BSI - How a fast-track standard helps reduce infrastructure carbon emissions

This article provide a high level summary about the PAS 2080 standard and the benefits

Building Magazine - Carbon neutrality and the law, 24052021

For the government’s stringent emissions targets to be met will require not only further legislation but also changes in contract clauses and regulatory practices

Greener Upgrades in Construction City Centres - Published by Aggreko

The supply of temporary power and temperature control to major city construction projects is essential for sustainable recovery and growth. This issue is especially important as the sector hits its highest rate of activity in 24 years.1

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

What strategies have you found most effective to engage people working on construction projects to reduce carbon emissions?