Tag: sustainability
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Sustainability in Scent and Construction: A Greener Future
Sustainability has become the cornerstone of modern innovation, shaping the way industries operate and consumers make choices. From luxury fragrances to large-scale construction, the shift toward eco-friendly practices is redefining quality and responsibility. What once seemed like two distant worlds, scent and construction are now connected by a shared mission: to reduce environmental impact while…
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Achieving net zero requires widespread BREEAM adoption
Construction professionals committed to sustainability must adopt performance benchmarks and set science-based targets, argues Barrett Harris. The UK construction sector has a pivotal role to play in achieving the nation’s net-zero target by 2050. However, a comparison of national and construction-specific greenhouse gas emissions reveals a stark contrast. Between 1990 and 2023, the UK reduced…
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Achieving net zero requires widespread BREEAM adoption
Construction professionals committed to sustainability must adopt performance benchmarks and set science-based targets, argues Barrett Harris. The UK construction sector has a pivotal role to play in achieving the nation’s net-zero target by 2050. However, a comparison of national and construction-specific greenhouse gas emissions reveals a stark contrast. Between 1990 and 2023, the UK reduced…
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Henry Brothers on how its award-winning sustainability values set it apart
Number of employees: Henry Brothers has over 200 direct employees based across Northern Ireland, England and Scotland. Turnover: £92.2m Date company established: Jim Henry first set up the small construction business in 1976. Later in 1986, it then became known as the Henry Brothers. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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JLL Expands Energy Advisory, Sustainability Team with New Hire
JLL announced today that it has hired Sean Salas as Vice President, Energy Advisory Sales, to focus on strategic business development, strengthening client relationships and delivering energy advisory solutions across the United States. In his new role with JLL’s Energy Advisory and Sustainability team, Salas will leverage his extensive experience in and knowledge of energy…
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Aluminum Stamping in Construction: Strength, Speed, and Sustainability
Why Builders Are Embracing Aluminum Stamping Speed is everything on a job site. The more time saved on fabrication, the better the project flows. That’s one of the biggest advantages of aluminum stamping—it turns raw sheets into usable parts in a fraction of the time. Builders get components that are cut, shaped, and ready to…
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How can we eliminate plastic waste from construction sites?
During plastic audits, sock pipe coverings had been identified as a single use plastic waste stream. NI Water and Farrans Glanua identified hard, recyclable covers which could be washed and reused instead. These recyclable end caps are now used on the trunk main framework, contributing towards Farrans’ zero plastic to landfill objective. View the original…
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Can operational excellence drive profit and sustainability?
In today’s competitive landscape, operational efficiency has become a deciding factor in winning contracts. Clients increasingly demand robust documentation for compliance assurance, while intelligent systems that integrate quality, finance and logistics in real-time provide unprecedented visibility and control. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Circular construction: putting theory into practice
Adopting circular economy principles means changing mindsets and ways of working, but it needn’t be difficult, writes Mott MacDonald’s Tom McDonald. Using concepts, such as designing for disassembly and modular construction, offer opportunities for innovation in the construction sector and encourage designers to think differently about their work, leading to more sustainable and efficient building…