Demand for ‘green buildings’ slowing, RICS study finds
A new report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has suggested that demand growth for ‘green buildings’ has…
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Egis reports sustainability progress in Middle East
Construction engineering firm Egis has said that more than two fifths (43%) of its turnover in the Middle East comes…
Terawatt commences construction of first solar photovoltaic project
Rome-based renewable energy startup Terawatt has commenced the construction of its first solar photovoltaic project, located in Monte San Vito,…
Global Cement and Concrete Association launches new initiative to accelerate industry’s net zero mission
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled a new initiative and membership category to support the sector’s net…
UAE-based firm unveils sustainable building material developed from palm biomass
DesertBoard, a UAE-based firm focused on sustainable building materials, has unveiled Palm Strand Board (PSB), a new construction material developed…
Real estate investment managers falling short on climate commitments
The world’s largest real estate investment managers are failing to take even the most basic actions to tackle climate change,…
Irish Concrete Federation publishes EPDs for readymix concrete mixes
The Irish Concrete Federation (ICF) has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for representative ready-mixed concrete products manufactured by its members….
Arcology System’s Colette van Jaarsveld on why commercial fit-outs need to be more like sushi than soup
Arcology System is a firm focused on unlocking the circular economy potential of the built environment by enabling commercial fit-outs…
Emissions from Ireland’s built environment set to be in focus at sustainability summit
The inaugural Sustainability in the Built Environment Ireland Summit, hosted by the Business Post, takes place on 17 June at…
Building portfolio and asset managers slow to implement sustainable strategies, study finds
While almost all (97%) building portfolio and asset managers feel confident in their ability to keep pace with environmental regulations…