How can the construction industry build towards a net zero future?

In May, the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee published a report calling for government action to help reduce CO2 emissions from construction, including the introduction of mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for buildings. Committee chair Philip Dunne MP discusses the need for action to build towards a net zero future. The post How can the construction industry build towards a net zero future? appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Designing in efficiencies: How offsite can assist with streamlining the construction industry

MMC is creating a new set of design expectations and pushing boundaries with the use of new technologies and systems. As increased pressures from a global skills shortage continue, Martin Harvey, at McAvoy, discusses how offsite can help. The post Designing in efficiencies: How offsite can assist with streamlining the construction industry appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Micromobility: Designing a transport revolution

Federico Cassani, partner and global director of transport and mobility at engineering consultancy Buro Happold, explores how we can transform urban areas to integrate new micromobility infrastructure and kickstart a new transport revolution. The post Micromobility: Designing a transport revolution appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

How is modular technology helping institutions to build greener portfolios?

Modular technology solutions will be vital in helping institutions build greener portfolios, says Andrew Shepherd, managing director of modular housebuilder TopHat. The post How is modular technology helping institutions to build greener portfolios? appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

What are the next steps for making longer-lasting concrete?

Alessandro Tengattini, an instrument scientist at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), discusses research aimed at creating longer-life concrete for greener infrastructure. The post What are the next steps for making longer-lasting concrete? appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.