Carbon Capture and Cement: How carbon capture technology is decarbonising construction today

Concrete is the second most used material on earth, behind only water. With cement, the binder in concrete, generating as much as 8% of global CO2 emissions, decarbonising construction is hard. The post Carbon Capture and Cement: How carbon capture technology is decarbonising construction today appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Electric power pack drives 430t turbine transport

A Goldhofer fully electric E-PowerPack was used to transport a 430t Siemens Energy gas turbine at Berlin's BEHALA RoRo terminal, a quiet and zero emissions premiere in heavy transport for technology developed in the aviation sector.

Hyperion raises funds for robotic microfactories

Hyperion Robotics, a Finnish company developing AI-powered robotic microfactories, located close to project sites, which will produce infrastructure components faster and with less CO2 emissions, has secured funding for a new facility in Flixborough.

Fully electrified Hilux BEV now available in New Zealand

Joining the newly launched ninth-generation Hilux range, Toyota’s first-ever battery electric Hilux, the Hilux BEV, is available for Kiwi customers to pre-order. The Hilux BEV has been designed to reduce the tailpipe emissions of fleets or private buyers while retaining the signature quality, durability and reliability inherent in Toyota vehicles. Toyota New Zealand chief strategic […] The post Fully electrified Hilux BEV now available in New Zealand appeared first on Building Today.

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…"

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?