Stantec designed the new Napa Valley Transportation Authority bus operations and maintenance facility

New transit facility in California supports electric vehicle charging and fleet expansion Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) recently opened a new bus operations and maintenance facility for their expanding transit fleet to meet the community’s transportations needs and achieve 100% zero emission bus service by 2040. Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior […]

Addressing the urgent need for sustainable coastal management in the UK

A new report conducted by Aggregate Industries has laid bare the true cost and impact that coastal erosion is going to have on the UK. Aggregates Division managing director Lee Sleight examines the findings. The post Addressing the urgent need for sustainable coastal management in the UK appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The future of sustainable roofing systems

Paul Beech, General Manager of Armatherm, discusses the recent developments in thermally isolating roofing systems, and how thermal breaks can assist in creating the most efficient structures. The post The future of sustainable roofing systems appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Universal Fibers is set to make an impact at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024

Universal Fibers® is set to showcase sustainable design concepts for this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week. Building upon the success of previous installations, the company unveils its latest brand activation, ‘ReFigure’ to illustrate their commitment to harnessing innovation to drive positive change. Drawing inspiration from their dedication to sustainability, ‘ReFigure’ transforms elements from the 2023 installation, […] The post Universal Fibers is set to make an impact at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

MOBIE launches free sustainable development workshops in South and West Wales

MOBIE is launching free workshops in home design, sustainable development and green skills to primary and secondary schools in South and West Wales. The post MOBIE launches free sustainable development workshops in South and West Wales appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Construction Playbook for the Private Sector

Following publication of the updated Construction Playbook for central government procurement in October, the Construction Productivity Taskforce has now published a Construction Playbook for the private sector.

Metroun - 7 Types of Sustainable Houses Explained 23112022

Eco-friendly homes sound great, but what do they actually constitute? If you’re intrigued by buzzwords like zero-carbon, solar panelled, or prefab, but have no clue what they mean, you’re not alone. In the world of green building there are a lot of varying standards and costs. To build a home that is easy on the environment, Metroun have demystified 7 eco-friendly home types. In future videos Metroun will 'dive deep' into each type, giving the pros and cons for constructing each one

Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION : Episode 13 - Environment and Sustainability special

With COP26 taking place in Glasgow tackling issues such as the climate emergency and the environment, Lucy looks at how Tideway is playing its part to create more sustainable infrastructure with the help of some BIG guests.

BCSA - An introduction to the sustainability credentials of steel 02092013

Steel buildings are lightweight and resource efficient that provide long spans which provides flexibility; they're adaptable; and at the end of the life the steel components are either reusable or 100% recyclable. So buildings might be sustainable but does that make steel green? Steel-making is carbon-intensive but significant progress has been made over recent years to reduce that intensity, but we've managed to reduce the energy required to make steel by nearly 50% over the last 25 years

Bloomberg - Building City Resilience: The Power of Partnerships - Presented by JLL 12012021

Creating a more resilient, sustainable future will require businesses, governments and citizens to work together to find innovative solutions. JLL, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and SunPower are working together in a private-public partnership that will create one of the largest community solar power projects in the U.S.

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Masterhitch Europe Ltd

Masterhitch are leaders in the design and manufacture of a large range of excavator attachments, excavator buckets and parts for construction.