Tag: sustainability
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Poor data hinders construction’s sustainability drive
Brittany Harris, QFlow CEO and co-founder, said: “Improving data quality is not just a technical necessity, it is a fundamental requirement for the future success of the construction industry. We need more quality over quantity. You can collect as much data as you want, but if it’s not accurate, it’s useless. View the original article…
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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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In pictures | National Highways unveils new green bridges designs
National Highways is set to double its stock of green bridges across the UK within the next two years. The public body said there are currently only “a handful” of these wildlife-friendly structures on the country’s strategic road network. National Highways has already constructed green bridges over the A556 near Chester and the A21 at…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025 finalists: Delivering Sustainability with Digital Innovation
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Delivering Sustainability with Digital Innovation award. This category recognises those organisations whose vision is an industry that places great importance on carbon efficiency: that continuously measures and manages carbon through all project stages,…
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CIOB Awards 2025: Sustainability
Gold Award Winner: Ian Pritchett, Greencore Homes Ian Pritchett is a visionary entrepreneur with a relentless commitment to sustainable construction. A physics graduate from Durham University, Pritchett has more than 35 years of experience in specialist construction and a 20-year track record championing low-carbon buildings. He shares his expertise and inspires others through workshops and…
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Energy Transition Skills Hub receives funding boost
The project has already received £4.5 million from the Scottish government’s Just Transition Fund, £2.3 million from ETZ, and £500,000 from NESCol. Shell has also committed £1.8 million towards the running costs of the skills hub for the first five years, with a view to supporting 1,000 jobs in the region. The hub will include a community…
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Sustainability skills initiative highlights career pathways for students
The Built Environment Schools Trust (BE Schools Trust) is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative. The new programme gives young people access to free, industry-accredited sustainability training – delivered directly through the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s digital platform. The collaboration supports the creation of BE Sustainable after-school clubs…
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Small Businesses Prioritize Net Zero & Sustainability for 2025
Seven in 10 small businesses (71%) are working on new initiatives to achieve business growth in the spring months – a rise on the previous 12-months – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance. Following 2025 starting with a dip in the percentage of UK small businesses predicting growth, the latest findings suggest a…
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Green Badger Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report
Green Badger revealed the data collected for its 2024 Sustainability Report. The company shared the growing number of users utilizing its software and its increased sustainability impact for 2024. Green Badger, a SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, released its 2024 Sustainability Report and announced that 80% of the top 25 Green Construction firms now use its…