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.

Gove rejects 12-storey hotel and energy park plan for Bucks village

Developer Adveneco had proposed an exemplar of sustainable development for the site in Dorney.

Greencore secures £30m investment to support sustainable development

The funding will support the developer’s plans to build up to 10,000 low-carbon homes.

Hey Google, name the most beautiful, innovative, iconic building

Scion’s Rotorua headquarters has gone head-to-head with the Silicon Valley campus of top tech company Google — and come out on top. But there are no hard feelings between the architects behind the two incredible buildings. The Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development was presented last month, and it was Scion’s Innovation hub […] The post Hey Google, name the most beautiful, innovative, iconic building appeared first on Building Today.

Arup pushes for whole life carbon reporting

As a UN-led buildings and climate summit opens today, consulting engineer Arup and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) have joined forces to call for consistency in measuring the carbon footprint of buildings.

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

FP McCann - Modern Methods of Construction, using Precast Concrete

This FP McCann video looks at innovation and modern methods of construction (MMC) highlighting precast concrete solutions which can be used to reduce construction time and promote sustainable development, as well as potential cost savings Benefits include: Strength & durability Pre-fitted doors, windows & conduits Finished exterior surfaces Thermal mass properties Maintenance free fire resistance Fast & efficient installation No storage space required Suitable for tight construction sites

Decarbonisation of buildings: for climate, health and jobs

Options for decarbonising buildings in the EU

Elite Nano Pacific

Elite Nano Pacific is a Fiji-based enterprise that provides nanotechnology-based protective coating solutions to prevent corrosion and increase materials’ lifespan. Through the applied use of nanotechnology, they are also able to save on raw materials, energy and water, as well as to reduce greenhouse gases and hazardous wastes. In such way, they contribute to fight climate change by indirectly supporting clean air, renewable energy, nontoxic surroundings, and the opportunity to live in a healthy community. * SDG 3 Good health and well-being SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities * SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production * SDG 13 (Climate action) * SDG 1 No Poverty - * SDG 5 Gender equality * SDG 8 Decent work and Economic * SDG 14 Life Below Waters * SDG 15 life on Land

London Build Expo

London Build is set for a huge return to Olympia London for the live expo on the 17th & 18th November. This year London Build features: hundreds of exhibitors, 500+ speakers across 6 stages, 200+ CPD sessions, exclusive free-to-attend networking events including Meet the Buyer, Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction, Humans of Construction Gallery, entertainment, live music and much, much more. Connect with thousands of senior-level decision-makers, buyers and influencers from across the UK's entire built environment. Discover how you can get involved with major construction projects in the UK as you connect with industry experts and senior representatives from government, architects, major developers, housing builders, and tier 1 contractors. Register for FREE!