Tag: sustainability
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Why Leaders Choose Sustainability Courses to Advance Careers
Sustainability courses have become a powerful catalyst for career advancement in the corporate world. As environmental and social governance becomes central to business strategy, professionals are turning to sustainability education to remain relevant and competitive in a changing job market. No longer a niche skillset, sustainability knowledge is now a key leadership asset for those…
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Boost for straw bale construction as startup enters UK market
Adrian Crosson, Irish director and general manager at Ecological Building Systems, said: “From the beginning, Ecological has focused on low embodied carbon solutions that are durable, purpose-fit for the UK and Ireland, and supported by expert technical guidance, from design through to construction. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Sustainability Upgrades That Boost Commercial Property Value
In today’s market, sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It is a smart investment that can increase the value of any commercial property. Tenants want greener spaces. Investors look for buildings that cost less to run. As a result, simple upgrades can make a big difference and set your building apart from the competition.…
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Trio appointed to decarbonise UK schools
The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed Mace, Aecom and construction project management firm Barker as the delivery partners for a major project to decarbonise educational settings. The project will involve the installation of solar panels, plus other measures, including a “behaviour change” programme, to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in 141 schools and…
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BAM’s Dunfermline campus breaks Passivhaus world record
Jim Ward, Scottish regional director at BAM UK & Ireland, said: “Passivhaus is not just about changing building standards, it’s about changing a mindset to get quality embedded into how we deliver buildings within the construction industry. We are delighted to have received certification from the Passivhaus Institute, and recognition for the energy efficiency methods…
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‘We want to know how contractors can deliver our sustainability goals’
BGO favours a two-stage tender process for main supply chain members, where the first stage is purely technical, with no costs. “The reason we do it is because it puts the focus back on how the job is delivered, rather than on the price,” says Foster. “We want to know how these contractors can deliver…
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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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Wood-Plastic Composites Drive Global Sustainability
According to the latest study from BCC Research, the “Wood-Plastic Composites: Technologies and Global Markets” is expected to grow from $4.7 billion in 2024 to $6.9 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2024 through 2029. This report gives an overview of the global market for…
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FGIA Summit Covers PFAS, Green Claims, Sustainability Law
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit gained several helpful legal insights in the sustainability realm, courtesy of experts from Keller and Heckman Law Firm. Jean-Cyril Walker and Alexa Pecht gave a presentation entitled, “’Green’ Claims | Understanding Benefits & Risk in the U.S.,” and their colleague James Votaw…
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Why Going 100% High-Tech Might Be a Sustainability Trap
Is building everything smarter really the smartest path to sustainability? The growing push to digitize industry and infrastructure often overlooks the hidden costs of high-tech solutions, from the energy demands of data centers to the environmental toll of producing and discarding electronics. While digital tools can help optimize processes, an overreliance on them can create…