Category: Sustainability
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John Von Bargen Helped Redefine Air Pollution Control
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Before compliance was a buzzword—before “sustainability” made headlines—John Von Bargen was rewriting the rulebook for American industry. As Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE) accelerates toward its 25th anniversary, Von Bargen’s legacy remains the foundation of one of the world’s most trusted engineering firms in CleanAir Solutions™. A chemical engineer with zero patience for mediocrity, Von Bargen started…
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In pictures | Walter Lilly completes major renovation of Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace in south London (Image Wright & Wright Architects / Hufton+Crow) Walter Lilly has completed the first significant refurbishment of Lambeth Palace in more than 70 years – a £40m infrastructure and reservicing project aimed at improving accessibility and sustainability across the historic site. The works were carried out while maintaining the operation of…
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Building the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
The Natural History Museum’s new Urban Nature Project is a biodiversity project like no other. Will Mann meets the Walter Lilly team who helped bring it to life. The life-size bronze cast model of a diplodocus (Image NHM) The Natural History Museum (NHM) is one of the UK’s most visited museums – and this year…
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‘Forever chemicals’: 7 reasons construction needs to know about them
Environmental expert Steve Dyke MCIOB from Churngold Construction explains why ‘forever chemicals’ are fast becoming a mainstream issue for any developer and contractor involved in demolition, earthworks, or remediation. As our sector strives for net-zero and circular-economy goals, POPs and PFAS present a paradox. Disposal to landfill should be the last resort, so management of…
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How to enhance the natural environment during construction projects
In this month’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) column, Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can enhance the natural environment at a local level. Image: Dreamstime This article supports Q.2.3.1 of the Considerate Constructors assessment: How is the registered activity identifying, assessing and planning to maintain or improve the natural environment locally? The construction…
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Select Plant Hire boosts sustainable fleet
Tom Barrow, product leader at Select, said: “At Select, we are driving the shift towards more sustainable construction and are constantly looking for ways to improve the environmental impact of our fleet, including introducing electric and hybrid plant where possible. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Sustainability in SMEs: How one company is leading the way
For many SMEs, setting and achieving ESG targets can feel like a challenge. Limited budgets, pressure for short-term profitability, and value engineering often put sustainability at risk. Add to that the need for cultural change, clear KPIs and a fast-paced commercial environment – and it’s easy to see why progress can stall. View the original…
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Net-zero mission: the rise of ‘green’ MEWPs
To mark World Environment Day (5 June), IPAF‘s Powered Access explores the industry’s drive to adopt more sustainable machines and innovations that help lower carbon emissions across site operations. The impacts of climate change are high on the news agenda as we approach World Environment Day. Urgent calls to achieve net zero by 2050 – as…
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Net-zero mission: the rise of ‘green’ MEWPs
To mark World Environment Day (5 June), IPAF‘s Powered Access explores the industry’s drive to adopt more sustainable machines and innovations that help lower carbon emissions across site operations. The impacts of climate change are high on the news agenda as we approach World Environment Day. Urgent calls to achieve net zero by 2050 – as…
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Lubrication Engineers Acquires RSC Bio Solutions to Expand Sustainable Lubricant Offerings
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. has acquired RSC Bio Solutions, a company known for producing biodegradable lubricants used in marine and industrial environments. The acquisition broadens LE’s product range with environmentally focused lubrication options and extends its presence in applications where sustainability and regulatory compliance are priorities. RSC Bio Solutions manufactures the EnviroLogic® and FUTERRA® product lines—lubricants…