UK Research & Innovation director discusses success of Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge

A UK-wide carbon capture and storage (CCUS)-led initiative that has “catalysed the decarbonisation of the UK’s major industrial clusters” looks set to form a blueprint for other countries. The post UK Research & Innovation director discusses success of Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Understanding embodied carbon in construction projects

Coates Hire Belmont. ( Paul Kane/The Photo Pitch)With almost 40 per cent of global carbon emissions generated by the built environment, considerable research, innovation and policy-making continue … The post Understanding embodied carbon in construction projects appeared first on Inside Construction.

Willmott Dixon secures Bicester forensics centre as Wates Oxford life sciences hub tops out

Thames Valley Police has selected Willmott Dixon to deliver a new Bicester forensics centre, as Wates' £200 life sciences building at the University of Oxford tops out. The post Willmott Dixon secures Bicester forensics centre as Wates Oxford life sciences hub tops out appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Puma Property Finance and UCL launch partnership to research sustainable construction solutions

Puma Property Finance is sponsoring the launch of UCL's new sustainable construction solutions research centre, the Centre of Sustainable Governance and Law in the Built Environment. The post Puma Property Finance and UCL launch partnership to research sustainable construction solutions appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Lee Sturdy joins Kier Construction as science and technology director

Lee Sturdy has joined Kier Construction in the newly created role as science and technology director, aiming to boost the firm's capability in the growing sector. The post Lee Sturdy joins Kier Construction as science and technology director appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

What measures can the construction industry be taking now to increase it's R&D expenditure sufficiently to meet the UK government's stated target?