Sustainability News in Construction and Infrastructure
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An open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia, China, is taking the bull by the horns, setting a new benchmark for green and smart mining by adopting XCMG Machinery’s comprehe...
With the construction sector facing mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, Reconomy, a leading circular economy specialist, has launched a new regulator...
Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have in the construction industry. As environmental concerns rise and clients increasingly prioritise green practi...
In a ground-breaking move towards sustainable construction, STRABAG, in collaboration with Liebherr and Energie Steiermark, has launched a pilot project to test a hydroge...
As cities strive to cut down on emissions and rethink urban mobility, one clear winner is emerging: the bicycle. Quiet, emission-free, and surprisingly efficient, bikes a...
The workwear industry is facing a major shift. As sustainability becomes a watchword in every sector, manufacturers are being called to account for the environmental impa...
Windows, those unassuming frames that bridge our indoor sanctuaries with the bustling world outside, have always been about more than just letting in the light. But as we...
Water contamination from synthetic chemicals is rapidly emerging as one of the most pressing environmental crises worldwide. A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Dis...
Eaton is shaking up the residential solar and energy storage landscape with its latest innovation—a cutting-edge home energy management system designed to streamline inst...
TRILUX, a leader in innovative lighting solutions, proudly announces the successful completion of its latest outdoor lighting project: the upgrade of lighting at the Haar...
As cities worldwide strive to adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital world, a critical conversation is unfolding around how technology can be leveraged to foster inc...
In a bold move towards a more sustainable future, mining giant Vale, together with industry heavyweights Komatsu and Cummins, has launched the ambitious Dual Fuel Program...
When it comes to tackling the challenges of wastewater treatment, the industry often leans towards large-scale solutions. However, a shift is brewing. Modular Water Syste...
Mark Royse, Head of Sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, explores the highways sector’s changing regulatory landscape and explains why manufacturers are investing...
Urban flooding has become a growing concern worldwide, fuelled by a perfect storm of climate change and rapid urbanisation. From coastal cities to inland towns, the inten...
In a bold move towards a greener future, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has embarked on a trailblazing project to build an innovative electric Central Util...
Lucy Electric a leader in Secondary Power Distribution and Lucy Zodion a leading British manufacturer specialising in street lighting control, smart cities, and EV infras...
In Region Asia, Volvo Construction Equipment has launched its 2024 Circularity Campaign. It aims to proactively promote the company’s sustainability goals by enhancing th...
In a significant leap towards sustainable aviation, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Aeroportos de Portugal (ANA) have cemented a €50 million finance contract aimed...
In a world where the construction industry serves as a linchpin for economic development, innovation has become the key to sustaining growth and navigating the challenges...
The construction industry is on the brink of a transformation that could alter the way we build, breathe, and live. Imagine buildings that autonomously adjust to environm...
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly growing global problem, and it’s expected to worsen with the production of new kinds of flexible electronics for robotics, wear...
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Digital Transformation, and Sustainability are the top three megatrends predicted to shape the global workforce and boost productiv...
Pallets move the world and are the silent engines of global trade. Despite their indispensable role and significance, the pallet industry is a niche market which is often...
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine have designed and 3D-printed a single-piece, recyclable natural-materi...
Cemex, a global leader in the construction materials industry, has announced a pivotal partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, signalling a significant stride to...
Tesla and Intersect Power today announced a contract for 15.3 GWh of Megapacks, Tesla’s battery energy storage system, for Intersect Power’s solar + storage project portf...
A road construction company from Altomünster in Germany demonstrates how a little brainstorming can turn into a lighthouse project.Christian Schweiger had the idea to run...
Kapsch TrafficCom has announced that together with Austrian roadway operator Asfinag, the first operational Green Gantry was installed in Carinthia, Austria. Unlike tradi...
As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants. It has been estimated tha...
Leading provider of architectural aluminium products, Kawneer, is launching the breakthrough Passive House window, the new KWD92 UT+. Designed with energy efficiency as a...
Yanmar Energy Systems Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, and Daigas Energy Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Osaka gas Co., Ltd, have successfully conducted a demonstra...
The joint venture of Sacyr and Ferrovial has been awarded a €89.5 million contract by Acuamed to enhance the Torrevieja desalination plant in Alicante. This significant u...
Indonesia can contribute towards its sustainability ambitions for its new capital city from the outset by utilizing emissions-free construction equipment in its developme...
Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine has completed installation of its 3.5 megawatt capacity solar power plant in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The project represents the la...
Liebherr pressing ahead with phasing out fossil fuels and preparing solutions to decarbonise construction sites, gravel plants etc. The Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen ce...
Developed in collaboration between engineers at the CNH tractor plant in St. Valentin and TU Wien, an innovative hydrogen fuel cell-powered STEYR® concept tractor has rec...
The construction industry constantly seeks ways to reduce its environmental footprint, making renewable energy sources like wind power highly promising. Wind power offers...
In the realm of road construction, the insatiable appetite for non-renewable natural aggregates and industrial products like bitumen, lime, and cement has sparked environ...
Aston University civil engineering experts are teaming up with construction and surfacing company Miles Macadam to help make road surfaces more sustainable. The Universit...
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