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Danish universities team up to accelerate the green transition of the built environment

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

Four Danish universities, Aalborg University (pictured), Aarhus University, Technical University of Denmark and University of Southern Denmark, have joined forces…

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has called for the urgent implementation of policies that promote the use of non-recyclable municipal and industrial waste as sustainable alternative fuels for cement kilns, as well as greater recycling of construction and demolition waste.
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Global cement industry calls for urgent action to accelerate net zero mission

12 months ago11 months ago4 mins

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has called for the urgent implementation of policies that promote the use of…

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A new report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has suggested that demand growth for 'green buildings' has slowed
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Demand for ‘green buildings’ slowing, RICS study finds

12 months ago12 months ago3 mins

A new report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has suggested that demand growth for ‘green buildings’ has…

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Construction engineering firm Egis has said that more than two fifths (43%) of its turnover in the Middle East comes from projects related to the environmental and energy transition.
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Egis reports sustainability progress in Middle East

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Construction engineering firm Egis has said that more than two fifths (43%) of its turnover in the Middle East comes…

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Rome-based renewable energy startup Terawatt has commenced the construction of its first solar photovoltaic project, located in Monte San Vito, in the province of Ancona.
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  • Renewables

Terawatt commences construction of first solar photovoltaic project

1 year ago11 months ago3 mins

Rome-based renewable energy startup Terawatt has commenced the construction of its first solar photovoltaic project, located in Monte San Vito,…

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled a new initiative and membership category to support the sector's net zero objectives.
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Global Cement and Concrete Association launches new initiative to accelerate industry’s net zero mission

1 year ago11 months ago4 mins

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled a new initiative and membership category to support the sector’s net…

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DesertBoard, a UAE-based firm focused on sustainable building materials, has unveiled Palm Strand Board (PSB), a new construction material developed from regenerated date palm biomass.
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UAE-based firm unveils sustainable building material developed from palm biomass

1 year ago11 months ago4 mins

DesertBoard, a UAE-based firm focused on sustainable building materials, has unveiled Palm Strand Board (PSB), a new construction material developed…

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While sustainability reporting is on the increase following the introduction of mandatory disclosure requirements, engaging in sustainability reporting doesn't shield firms from criticism – in fact, it can have the opposite effect, according to a new study by Radboud University.
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Real estate investment managers falling short on climate commitments

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The world’s largest real estate investment managers are failing to take even the most basic actions to tackle climate change,…

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Pictured are Pat Barry (CEO, Irish Green Building Council), Conor Hayes (ICF Head of Sustainability) and Fernanda Rocha (Programme Administrator, EPD Ireland) launching the Irish Concrete Federation representative readymix Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
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Irish Concrete Federation publishes EPDs for readymix concrete mixes

1 year ago11 months ago3 mins

The Irish Concrete Federation (ICF) has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for representative ready-mixed concrete products manufactured by its members….

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SustainabilityOnline talks to Arcology System's Colette van Jaarsveld about why commercial fit-outs need to be more like sushi than soup.
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Arcology System’s Colette van Jaarsveld on why commercial fit-outs need to be more like sushi than soup

1 year ago11 months ago11 mins

Arcology System is a firm focused on unlocking the circular economy potential of the built environment by enabling commercial fit-outs…

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