Sustainability

LafargeHolcim Commits to Net Zero Pledge


Reflecting on its commitment to climate change LafargeHolcim has become the first building material supplier to commit to being net zero

Hundreds Answer Council Call on Homes


A public engagement has seen hundreds of local residents of Portsmouth share their views on plans to build new housing

Half a Million Builders Needed for Net Zero


New research has shown that a ‘retrofit army’ will be needed to meet the UK Governments objective of becoming Net Zero by 2050.

Northumberland Flood Scheme Begins


On Friday September 11th 2020, Hexham MP Guy Opperman visited the site where vital work to improve flood defences in a Northumberland town.

Great Marlborough Estates Acquire Site


Great Marlborough has acquired Empire House, a vacant office building which overlooks Chiswick High Road for redevelopment purposes.

Work Begins on Energy Efficient Housing


Work has begun at Bingham and Parkview in North East Edinburgh to build brand new affordable housing, and will be lead by the local council

Engineers Deliver Steel for HS2 Tunnel


Another major milestone has been passed at HS2’s first tunnel site, with the completion of structural work on the temporary pre-cast factory

APB Invest £370K to Repair River Wall


ABP has invested £370K in a project to repair the ‘New Cut’ river wall in Ipswich, to preserve the integrity of the historic wall.

Will COVID Change Building Design?


The impact of Covid-19 on every aspect of life is undeniable no one could have foretold the ways in which this disease would change society

HS2 Trial AI to Cut Carbon Emissions


A new carbon and cost estimating solution powered AI is being trialled on a number of HS2 sites managed by the Skanska Costain STRABAG JV