Best Project, Water/Wastewater: Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam

The Julius Nyerere hydroelectric dam seeks to address Africa’s growing demand for electricity as well as sustainable development.

Green light for Morris & Co’s Oxford University teaching facility

Practice’s first project for the university to be permanent home for the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development

Tilbury Douglas and Wates show how construction can align with UN SDGs

Case studies from tier ones and SMEs highlight best practices on how construction organisations can align with the UN's sustainable development goals. The post Tilbury Douglas and Wates show how construction can align with UN SDGs appeared first on Construction Management.

Achieving net zero buildings: A practical pathway for the construction industry

A new report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Arup sets out how property owners and policymakers can take action now to meet emissions targets The post Achieving net zero buildings: A practical pathway for the construction industry appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Sustainable Development Foundation's Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025 has been revealed. The post Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025 shortlist announced appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

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

FRESCON Ltd.

Frescon is a leading BIM engineering and consultancy company helping to transform the European construction landscape. We empower architects, engineers, and contractors with: - We go beyond just modelling, crafting BIM strategies and its delivery that meet your unique project goals. - From design support to BIM coordination, we deliver comprehensive BIM services across various construction sectors. - We foster close relationships across the AEC industry, ensuring seamless project delivery and our recurring collaboration with our clients is its testimony. - We're proud to have partnered with industry leaders like BAM Ireland, Mercury, Werner Sobek AG, P.J. Hegarty, MACE, Bouygues Group, Select Roofing and many more on a variety of small to large-scale projects.

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!