Sustainability

Diesel, dust and toxic materials: The dangers of construction site emissions


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


Södra Wood Ltd managing director Simon Henry points to six factors behind the trend in timber frame housing construction.

Driving towards new sustainability challenges


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


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


Sherford, the new sustainable community being developed in Devon, has opened its new Skills Training Centre.

Sherford, leading the revolution in sustainable development


To date, the Sherford Consortium has invested more than £1.6M towards eco-friendly initiatives onsite.

The importance of infrastructure in tackling housing crisis


In our focus on infrastructure, we turn to look at the housing crisis and why infrastructure is crucial.

Reduce costs by reducing waste


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


Ministers have called on the construction industry to embrace the latest innovations in building techniques.

Balfour Beatty launches sustainability policy


A Roadmap to Biodiversity Net Gain is Balfour Beatty’s latest public policy paper.