Sustainability News in Construction and Infrastructure
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This category brings together commercially relevant news, industry signals and infrastructure intelligence, helping readers follow the people, projects, technologies and markets driving change across the sector.
Concrete, the heavyweight champion of construction, holds the world together β literally. From towering skyscrapers to humble pavements, this robust material forms the ba...
Each year, countless construction projects face a common adversary: groundwater ingress. Whether it seeps into structures or destabilises excavation sites, unchecked wate...
ZAPI GROUP, a big name in the electrification world, is set to return with its highly anticipated Future of Electrification Conference, now in its fourth year. Taking pla...
In a bold step toward a sustainable future, Port Houston has been awarded a $25 million grant by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administra...
In today’s fast-evolving world, integrating smart technology and eco-friendly practices into infrastructure is essential for ensuring safety and efficiency. Innovat...
Indonesiaβs transportation sector is about to take a significant leap into the future of sustainable mobility. The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with PT...
In an industry often synonymous with heavy emissions and environmental impact, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is rewriting the narrative. Partnering with local d...
Letβs be realβwaste is a big problem. We toss out so much every day, from plastic containers to old gadgets. But what if we could change that? What if creating things did...
The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) made headlines at COP29 with its ground-breaking progress in the Saraburi Sandbox initiative. This project has become a c...
The A7 motorway, famously known as the “Autoroute du Soleil,” is more than just a scenic route connecting Lyon to Marseille. Itβs a lifeline for millions of t...
In an impressive leap forward for sustainable industrial practices, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that three more of its global sites have achieve...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stepped up to support the Cook Islands with a $2 million grant aimed at bolstering health resilience and securing safer travel and to...
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Rio Tinto has joined forces with Swedish investment firm Vargas, Mitsubishi Corporation, and a host of international and Finnish partn...
The future of energy-efficient buildings is heating upβliterally and figurativelyβthanks to an ambitious initiative transforming how we use and store thermal energy. The...
In a significant leap forward for renewable energy in Bangladesh, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to establ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we understand the impacts of chemical mixtures in rivers, uncovering hidden dangers to aquatic life and paving the way...
Hyliion Holdings Corp., a leader in sustainable electricity technology, recently announced it has secured a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energyβs (DOE) Me...
The push for green energy has gained significant momentum in North Macedonia, thanks to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Komercijalna Banka...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has taken a monumental step in advancing renewable energy on the African continent. By arranging a syndicated...
Since its founding in 1980, Stagecoach Group has emerged as the United Kingdomβs largest transport operator, seamlessly connecting over 100 major towns and cities across...
As December draws to a close, so too does our journey through Quarry and Mining Month at Highways.Today. Throughout the month, weβve explored the transformative technolog...
As the infrastructure landscape evolves, sustainability and resilience have become critical benchmarks for success. Driving this transformation are innovative digital too...
Centralised wastewater treatment has long been the backbone of sanitation infrastructure. Yet, when it comes to remote or decentralised areas, it often falls short...
ACO Technologies, a leading force in water management and drainage solutions, has marked its 40th anniversary with a bold reaffirmation of its commitment to sustainabilit...
European cities stand at a crossroads. With urban areas housing 75% of the EUβs population and expanding at a rapid pace, the tension between development and sustainabili...
The Danube River has long been a lifeline for Europe, winding its way through ten countries and serving as a vital corridor for trade, travel, and biodiversity. However,...
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, two industry giants, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Heidelberg Materials Northern Europe are making headli...
The challenge of financing climate action has never been more urgent. For Asia and the Pacific, a region grappling with rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environm...
The global surge in plastic waste is no secret, and nations are scrambling to innovate sustainable solutions. Enter the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), where D...
The journey to a more sustainable future is gaining momentum, especially in the realm of heating and cooling technology. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energyβs Am...
Nestled between the iconic Napa Valley and the bustling city of Sacramento, Yolo County, California, has long been a hub of agricultural innovation and natural beauty. Wi...
AMP Robotics Corp. has made waves yet again with a remarkable $91 million raised in a Series D funding round led by Congruent Ventures. This latest investment is poised t...
Stockholm is breaking groundβboth literally and figurativelyβon what might just be the future of sustainable construction. The redevelopment of SlakthusomrΓ₯det, Stockholm...
Mining remains a linchpin in the economic landscape of many developing nations. It generates significant revenue, provides employment, and serves as the backbone for indu...
Innovations in clean energy production are not just trendsβthey’re necessities. The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has taken a remarkable leap forward wi...
The energy sector is no stranger to disruption, but the partnership between Westinghouse Electric Company and CORE POWER marks a ground-breaking shift in how we think abo...
In a monumental achievement for the construction and energy sectors, SLB Capturi has completed the worldβs first industrial-scale carbon capture plant at a cement facilit...
The global stage is set, environmental challenges are mounting, and infrastructure demands are growing increasingly complex. With the world grappling to balance sustainab...
As the world pushes for sustainability, CRH, a global leader in building materials, is making bold strides in decarbonisation. The company has unveiled Romaniaβs first wi...
Gothenburg, Sweden, has become a beacon of sustainable innovation, hosting a revolutionary step in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. Volvo Cars, in collaboration...
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