Sustainability
Diesel, dust and toxic materials: The dangers of construction site emissions
11 May 18
We learn about the concerns over pollution and that construction has an important part to play in lowering pollution.
Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK
8 May 18
Södra Wood Ltd managing director Simon Henry points to six factors behind the trend in timber frame housing construction.
Driving towards new sustainability challenges
8 May 18
Chris Evans looks at what the future holds for built environment professionals working to construct this brave new world.
Building green – the future of sustainability in construction
4 May 18
Dr Aidan Bell, co-founder of Envirobuild, takes a look at where the green construction landscape stands and at the trends for 2018.
Sherford Skills Training Centre opened
2 May 18
Sherford, the new sustainable community being developed in Devon, has opened its new Skills Training Centre.
Sherford, leading the revolution in sustainable development
1 May 18
To date, the Sherford Consortium has invested more than £1.6M towards eco-friendly initiatives onsite.
The importance of infrastructure in tackling housing crisis
27 Apr 18
In our focus on infrastructure, we turn to look at the housing crisis and why infrastructure is crucial.
Reduce costs by reducing waste
27 Apr 18
How reducing waste can improve productivity, save companies money and make for a healthier working and living environment.
Government calls for innovation in new homes
26 Apr 18
Ministers have called on the construction industry to embrace the latest innovations in building techniques.
Balfour Beatty launches sustainability policy
26 Apr 18
A Roadmap to Biodiversity Net Gain is Balfour Beatty’s latest public policy paper.
