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…
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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…
GCCA unveils low carbon ratings system for cement and concrete
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled the world’s first Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for the cement…
Environmental product declarations influence material purchasing for building projects
Over 80% of professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries state that environmental product declarations influence decisions over…
Researchers explore turning agricultural byproducts into road construction materials
Turning agricultural byproducts into materials used in road construction is the topic of a study being undertaken by researchers at…
Urgent need for circular economy mindset in the construction sector
The construction sector needs to urgently adopt a circular economy mindset in order to address the growing amount of waste…
New definitions on low-carbon construction materials unveiled at COP29
A new set of international definitions for low-carbon cement and concrete, which will help to expedite the decarbonisation of the…
Greater understanding of timber availability and sustainability needed, study finds
A study by the University of Bristol has called for a departure from using certified, locally sourced timber in construction and design.