The drive for change is a journey we need to take together
This week we took a major step forward in the drive to create sustainable buildings that promote health and well-being for occupants.
This week we took a major step forward in the drive to create sustainable buildings that promote health and well-being for occupants.
The emerging principles of the circular economy are driving greater resource efficiency. Construction and the built environment is the single biggest user of materials and generator of waste in the UK economy. Effectively dealing with buildings at the end of their life has the potential to unlock significant economic value. However the value that can … Continue reading “Design for Deconstruction – helping construction unlock the benefits of the Circular Economy”
On 4th October the Constructing Excellence theme groups on Digital Construction and Sustainability got together at the Turner & Townsend London offices to look at Delivering Sustainability Digitally. Chaired by Paul Toyne the session explored how digital technologies and data can provide evidence to support sustainable decision making. BIM (Building Information Modelling) was a key … Continue reading “Delivering Sustainability Digitally”
UKGBC recently released a green paper proposing a key leadership role for cities and local authorities in the support of the delivery of new homes.
The end of the financial year saw the launch of the Sustainability in New Homes Playbook – v1 to approximately 180 cross sector delegates including housing developers, consultants and local government representatives. The playbook is the output of a UKGBC collaboration and forms a part of their Core Cities Programme intended to catalyse partnerships and … Continue reading “Sustainability in New Homes: Guidance for Local Authority stakeholders on carbon reduction, overheating and assuring performance”
The launch of the latest BREEAM UK New Construction scheme marks the end of an 18 month process of technical development and extensive industry consultation.
The phase out of the Green Guide to Specification, use of EPD in BREEAM, EN 15804 EPD, and online LCA tools. The Materials section in BREEAM is designed to raise awareness of and encourage sustainable procurement and use of construction products. For many years BREEAM has used the outputs of the BRE Environmental Profiles scheme … Continue reading “Environmental Assessment & EPD – Expanded Horizons”
Specification plays a pivotal role in creating a more sustainable built environment. A strategic approach to specification can embed sustainability at the outset of a project. This involves considering the environmental, social, and economic impacts of the materials and processes we choose.
Built environment stakeholders from around the world respond to the BREEAM Version 7 consultation and Net Zero Carbon survey to shape the future of green building standards.
Musaimeer Pump Station and Outfall (MPSO) is one of the unique infrastructure projects of Ashghal which aims to provide a sustainable solution for the discharge of surface and storm water in Qatar.