Dredging up new ways to protect Britain’s coastline and inland waterways

Managing the effects of climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation. With sea levels rising at an alarming rate, a more circular approach to dredging, which has the potential to enable habitat restoration whilst protecting ecosystems and coastal backwaters, could play… The post Dredging up new ways to protect Britain’s coastline and inland waterways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Interior Proposes Rollback of Endangered Species Rules, Restoring 2019–2020 Framework

Will new ESA rule changes narrow habitat reviews and reshape how federal agencies evaluate major projects? Interior’s proposal raises key questions for 2026.

Council buildings hold potential for 25,000 homes, says housing report

Housing charity Habitat for Humanity GB has released new research revealing that the number of vacant council properties is increasing, locking away thousands of potential homes. The post Council buildings hold potential for 25,000 homes, says housing report appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Plan to cut BNG rules threatens massive habitat loss, research finds

Labour's proposed exemption for small sites could lead to the collapse of the entire system of biodiversity net gain provision, the study warns. The post Plan to cut BNG rules threatens massive habitat loss, research finds appeared first on Property Week.

Tool to automate early biodiversity assessments

Biodiversity mapping company Gentian has launched an automated early habitat mapping and site screening tool. The post Tool to automate early biodiversity assessments appeared first on Construction Management.

IStructE - Biodversity, 28102022

Our biodiversity is in rapid decline. The Environment Act 2021 has introduced a mandatory requirement ot achieve 'Biodiversity Net Gain' on our projects; where projects enhance and do more good (than damage) to the local habitat. Dr Julia Baker highlights 3 key actions that Project Managers and Engineers should consider

Metroun - What Is A Green Roof (Living Roof), 21042021

This video looks at what green roofs are, the different types of roofs available and the benefits they can provide